Electric Yard Tractors See Uptick in Fleet Adoption
Nearly 25% of YMX’s yard tractor fleet is electric-battery operated. (YMX) Although proponents of electric terminal tractors say it’s just a matter of time before they’ll fill yards across the country, there are still some challenges ahead. Battery-electric terminal tractors may come with a hefty upfront price tag, but it ...more
Tennessee to Build $30 Million River Port Near Nashville
Ashland City Mayor Gerald Greer at the news conference announcing the project. “The presence of Ingram will enhance our town’s ...more
US Ports Log Strong April Despite Trade Policy Shifts
The Port of Oakland posted a 1.7% decrease to 185,499 containers from 188,633. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg) U.S. ports continued to ...more
New legislation introduced in Congress seeks to reinforce recent action by the Trump Administration to ensure that commercial vehicle drivers ...more
Four men caught stealing loads of energy drinks in a gold semi truck may also be responsible for other cargo ...more
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) recently shared video of “one of the heaviest loads ever escorted” by their troopers, a ...more
A couple of truck drivers are able to find a moment of connection just by cooking out in a truck ...more
A load of cars was left lined up in a roadside ditch after a car ...more
Post Office Names David Steiner Postmaster General
(Nati Harnik/AP/File) The U.S. Postal Service has selected FedEx Corp. board member David Steiner to ...more
Colorado Leads 16 States Suing FHWA to Recoup $1B in EV Grants
The lawsuit claims FHWA is withholding billions of dollars in states’ NEVI funds for fiscal ...more
Bot Auto Stresses Safety at Houston Presentation
(Bot Auto) HOUSTON — Bot Auto, which plans to bring autonomous trucks to Texas highways, ...more
Trucking Industry Awaits Trump Regulatory Shift
“It’s a very different political environment for trucking,” Lydia Vieth said. (Bilanol/Getty Images) The Environmental ...more
China’s Exports to US Sink 21% as Tariffs Hit Global Trade
A cargo train moves past new cars waiting for shipment in a port in Yantai ...more
Volvo Sells $563 Million Bond on Tariff Concerns
(Casper Hedberg/Bloomberg) Volvo Treasury AB is selling a five-year, $563 million bond on May 9, ...more
Trump Floats Cutting China Tariffs to 80% to Cool Trade War
Top U.S. officials are set to meet with a high-level Chinese delegation in Switzerland. (cbarnesphotography/Getty ...more
Del Monte Foods Files for Bankruptcy
Del Monte executed a debt overhaul last year. (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg) Canned food company Del Monte ...more
May Used Class 8 Sales Down 4.9% Year-Over-Year
(TEC Equipment) Used Class 8 truck sales in May decreased 4.9% year-over-year to 19,300 units ...more
Pennsylvania State Police have a truck driver in custody 111 days after he first evaded ...more
Starting this weekend, truckers are banned from the left lane in New Mexico
A new law restricting left lane travel for trucks goes into effect over the weekend ...more
A Look at the 14 Countries That Received Trade Letters
Vehicles for export are parked at a port in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, on July 8. ...more
Knight-Swift Closes Acquisition of U.S. Xpress
U.S. Xpress is expected to continue as an independent brand to minimize workforce and customer ...more
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) is asking for public help in locating a truck ...more
Troopers offer real talk on alcohol possession as an on-duty truck driver
The Iowa State Patrol Commercial Motor Vehicle Unit recently shared a buzzy social media post ...more