Magazine / Industry News
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USDOT Wants To Hear From Pennsylvania Carriers
Motor carriers once again have a seat at the table. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is accepting nominations for their Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (M... -
Van Spot Rates Decline, But Higher Rates Expected
Data from Truckstop.com and FTR Transportation Intelligence for the week ended January 23 shows further decreases in broker-posted spot rates as expected following the holiday surge. However, a massive winter storm over the weekend, which included ... -
Upcoming Delivery Of Volvo VNR Electric Trucks To City Harvest Marks Major Step In ‘Bronx Is Breathing’ Initiative
Volvo Trucks North America announced that three zero-tailpipe-emission Volvo VNR Electric trucks will be delivered in 2026 to City Harvest, New York City’s largest food rescue organization, as part of the Bronx is Breathing project. Supported by a ... -
Transport For Christ
“Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.’” —Matthew 16:24–... -
Stewardship Over Ambition
Most careers aren’t built in straight lines. They bend toward responsibility. Long before Brent Wooten ever managed freight or led an agency, he was learning what it meant to step in when something needed steady hands. He gave up opportunities that... -
2026 Wheel Jam Truck Show Aims To Lend A Helping Hand
HURON, SD… Plans are underway for the 2026 Wheel Jam Truck Show which will be held on June 4-7 at the South Dakota Fairgrounds in Huron, South Dakota. The Wheel Jam Truck Show is now a nonprofit event so that Scot Marone’s Legacy will carry on fo... -
Beat The Heat With B-COOL®
It's COOL to be driving a vehicle with a B-COOL® air conditioner mounted on the roof or the back of your cab. B-COOL® will be exhibiting at the Mid-America Trucking Show, to showcase their line of products. Designed and engineered to provide a heat... -
Heroes On The PA Turnpike
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Maintenance Department employees John Gallagher and Doug Sarver had just completed a job on the roadway and were heading back to the Devault Maintenance Shed in Malvern, Pa., when they saw a car stopped on the westbou... -
It’s Un ”Canny” - He’s A Sheetz Freakz!
Word on the street (or in this case, the backyard) is that Movin’ Out’s very own Dan Pollock is a Freak. Well, that’s pretty much the case but the real and honest to goodness truth is that he’s a Sheetz Freakz! In January, Sheetz offered a ... -
ATA Launches Survey for 2026 Driver Compensation Study
Washington, DC… The American Trucking Associations opened its survey for the 2026 ATA Driver Compensation Study, a comprehensive analysis of pay, benefits, and bonuses for a broad spectrum of trucking businesses across U.S. regions. “In this ... -
ATA's Statement on Marijuana Reclassification
Washington, DC… Following President Trump signing an executive order that reclassifies marijuana as a Schedule III substance, American Trucking Associations' Vice President of Safety Policy Brenna Lyles issued this statement: “While we do not hol... -
On Capitol Hill, ATA Advocates for Cargo Theft Crackdown to Protect Consumers, National Security
WASHINGTON, DC…. Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear recently testified before a House Judiciary Subcommittee, urging Congress to take decisive action to combat the rapid rise in cargo theft that is costing the U.S. supply chain—a... -
ATA's Statement on USDOT Withholding Funding from California
Washington, DC. Following the U.S. Department of Transportation's announcement to withhold funding from California over improperly issued CDLs, American Trucking Associations President & CEO Chris Spear issued this statement: "Ensuring the safety... -
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 0.2% in November
Washington, DC… Trucking activity in the United States increased slightly in November, but volumes remained at low levels. Specifically, truck freight tonnage rose 0.2% after falling 1.9% in October and 0.8% in September, according to the America... -
Bendix Activates Second Solar Installation In Huntington
AVON, OH… Four years after first harnessing solar power in Huntington, Indiana, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix) has expanded its renewable-energy capacity with the activation of a 2,346-panel solar array at its Bendix Distribution C... -
CMAF Donates $160,000 in 2025 to Support Amyloidosis Research, Awareness, and Support
Carlisle, PA… Now in its third decade of doing good for those impacted by Amyloidosis, the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation (CMAF) works year-round to raise awareness and funds to support research, education, and individuals in need. In 2025,... -
Celebrating 25 Years of Leadership in Freight Advocacy - CAGTC Anniversary Year to Highlight Historic Achievements and Road Ahead
WASHINGTON, DC… The Coalition for America’s Gateways and Trade Corridors (CAGTC) is proud to commemorate a major milestone in 2026: the Coalition’s 25th anniversary. Since its founding in 2001, CAGTC and its diverse membership have worked to e... -
Freymiller Joins American Truckers United in Washington to Address Impact of Illegal CDL Holders on the U.S. Trucking Industry
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK… David and Mindy Freymiller, representing Freymiller, Inc., joined American Truckers United (ATU) in Washington, D.C. this week to speak out about growing concerns over illegal or improperly obtained Commercial Driver’s Licens... -
Grote Industries’ FMCSA Waiver Renewed for Five More Years
MADISON, IN… The Grote Auxiliary Strobe and Stop Lamp, a brake-activated, pulsating warning light designed to reduce rear-end collisions, has earned a renewed five-year safety waiver from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). ... -
Lawmakers Zero In on CDL Safety as PMTA Sounds Alarm on Training and Licensing Gaps
Senator Ward opened the hearing by outlining the serious concerns surrounding the issuance of nondomiciled CDLs and REAL IDs to individuals unlawfully present in the United States. “I’m deeply concerned by the fact that nondomiciled CDLs and RE...