Senators Push Fix for Dry Bulk Trucking Penalties
ATA emphasized that the proposal does not increase payloads but allows for a more realistic approach to axle weight distribution during transit. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics) Federal lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill June 18 that would give dry bulk haulers a 10% axle weight variance, aiming to ease ...more
US Economic Growth for Q2 Revised Down to 2.1%
A worker prepares materials and construction parts at the Boeing Interiors Responsibility Center in North Charleston, S.C., on May 31. ...more
FMCSA Proposes Changes to Carrier Fitness Determination
A Michigan state police officer monitors a weigh station. (Prepass) Federal trucking regulators are seeking public comment on a proposal ...more
Composite Use Cuts International SuperTruck II Mass by 60%
Navistar’s SuperTruck II shed 500 pounds when compared with the Traton Group unit’s SuperTruck I. (Navistar) Navistar’s International SuperTruck II ...more
Trucking Urges Zero-Emission Approach That Goes Beyond EVs
Sen. Pete Ricketts speaks with B.J. Johnson of ClearFlame Engine Technologies. (Office of Sen. Pete Ricketts) Alternatives for reducing emissions ...more
Tyson Foods Reorganizes, Appoints New Supply Chain Chief
A semi trailer for Hillshire Farms, a subsidiary of Tyson Foods Inc., parked at a Tyson plant in Union City, ...more
US Consumer Confidence Wanes With Prices Still High
A sales associate helps a shopper looking at a piece of furniture at a a Costco warehouse Aug. 24 in ...more
Love’s expands new truck wash service with location in Oklahoma
On Tuesday, Love’s Travel Stops announced plans for major expansion of their new truck wash ...more
Trucker hit and killed on highway while chasing after his dog
A truck driver was fatally struck by a car on Monday morning while chasing after ...more
Buc-ee’s opens world’s largest gas station in Tennessee
Buc-ee’s broke its own world record for largest gas station in the world last week ...more
Six hurt in 5 vehicle crash involving two loaded daycare buses in Georgia
Police responded to a multi-vehicle collision involving daycare buses transporting children in Marietta, Georgia, on ...more
Florida troopers warn about serial semi truck tire slasher
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is on the lookout for a suspected former truck driver ...more
AI Provides Vital Assistance to TMS Companies
Screenshot of shopping center in Somerset County, N.J. With AI assistance, fleets can pull in ...more
Construction Starts on I-270 Bridge Over Mississippi River
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other officials mark the beginning of construction to replace the Chain ...more
Pepsi Leads Calls for EU to Roll Out Green Trucks Faster
Volvo VNR. Volvo AB is aiming for 100% of its global sales of new trucks ...more
SAF-Holland Q2 Sales Soar on North American Demand
SAF-Holland products on display at the company's exhibit booth at TMC 2023 in Orlando, Fla. ...more
Estes Offers $1.3 Billion for Yellow Terminals
Yellow trucks at a California terminal. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News) Estes Express Lines is set ...more
Diesel Price Increase Eases
Diesel's national average price swing from a 10.6 increase in te Rocky Mountain region to ...more
Uber Raises Minimum Age for Most California Drivers to 25
Previously drivers as young as 19 could sign up. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News) SAN FRANCISCO ...more
Amazon Delivery Drivers in Denver Undergo Unique Training
Driver trainer Bruce Ruckard (right) shares a laugh with program manager Albert DiPasquale as he ...more
Rivian Adds Former Porsche Exec as Chief Commercial Officer
A Rivian R1T electric vehicle pickup truck at the company's manufacturing facility in Normal, Ill. ...more
California Shows an Electric-Car Uprising Headed for the US
A row of Tesla's electric vehicle charging stations. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News) If you want ...more
ATA Leader Chris Spear Presses Congress for AV Framework
Chris Spear addresses the U.S. House panel on highways and transit operations on Sept. 13. ...more