A truck driver won a lottery in North Carolina this month after using random numbers to enter the drawing. Truck driver Jonathan Hodge of Luverne, Alabama purchased a Cash 5 ticket in North Carolina using an online method that chooses the numbers for you. On May 8th, the randomly generated numbers on his tickets matched ...more
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released findings from an investigation into a 2023 fatal crash involving semi trucks parked along an exit ramp. In a report released on May 20, 2025, the NTSB pointed to “driver fatigue, inadequate company oversight, and a critical lack of safe truck parking” as causes of a high-profile multi-vehicle ...more
Here’s a collection of aesthetic trucking clips that just might help you romanticize trucking again, even in today’s market. Thanks to a cattle hauler who goes by the name Whataberger online, we can take a peek into the life of a trucker who is just trying to romanticize what he does, and soak up every ...more
Content Sponsored by Z GrillsHome Time = Grill TimeHow Truckers Score a New BBQ Every 5 YearsFor America’s truck drivers, “home time” is precious. After long hauls, tight delivery windows, and weeks away from family, there’s nothing better than firing up one pellet grill and gathering around with loved ones. That’s why more truckers are turning ...more
Fleet Maintenance Providers vs. Partners
Deciding on the right fleet maintenance service can have a huge impact on your business. While a maintenance provider focuses on fixing what’s broken, a true maintenance partner works alongside you to optimize operations and deliver long-term support. Understanding this distinction is key to maximizing your fleet’s efficiency and reliability. Qualities of a Maintenance Provider ...more
thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services Recognized as a Top Logistics Company in North America for 2025
thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services has been named one of the best 3PL providers in North America for 2025 by both Armstrong & Associates and Transport Topics. The recognition ranks thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services #20 in Dry Warehousing and #33 in Dedicated Transportation. This rating underscores the market relevance of the company with its more than ...more
Nippon Steel Plans to Invest in US Steel, Reuters Says
Logo of Nippon Steel on the exterior of Blast Furnace No. 1 at the company's Kashima Plant in Kashima, Japan. (Ayaka McGill/AP) Nippon Steel Corp. plans to invest $14 billion in United States Steel Corp. if the Trump administration approves the merger of the companies, Reuters reported. Details of the plan include Nippon Steel investing ...more
Saddle Creek Logistics to Lay Off 54 in Virginia
(Saddle Creek Logistics) Saddle Creek Logistics plans to lay off 54 employees at its facility in South Richmond, Va., as freight shipping worldwide slows down because of uncertainty over tariffs and the economy. The Lakeland, Fla.-based trucking and logistics company notified Virginia workforce officials that it will lay off employees at its facility on Commerce ...more
Canada Says Most Tariffs on US Remain, Contradicting Report
The U.S. has imposed tariffs against an array of Canadian products. (Christopher Katsarov Luna/Bloomberg News) Canada’s finance minister said the government kept 25% retaliatory tariffs on tens of billions of dollars in U.S. goods, disputing a report from a research firm that suggested it had paused the vast majority of those levies. Francois-Philippe Champagne said ...more
China’s Pony AI Eyes Profitability With Robotaxi Growth
Pony AI is part of a growing cohort of firms in the U.S. and China pushing the boundaries around the still-nascent self-driving technology. (Pony AI) Pony AI Inc.’s report on its first full quarter as a publicly traded company will have investors and analysts homing in on how a new generation of robotaxis could put ...more