Anthony Spero, ‘The Mayor,’ to Retire From NTDC
The family of Anthony Spero (center), consisting of wife Dee Dee (right of Spero), two sons, two daughters-in-law and three ...more
Equipment Financing Industry Confidence Increases in August
In ELFA's August confidence index, 89.3% of respondents believe business conditions will remain the same over the next four months. ...more
Cruise Robotaxi Collides With San Francisco Firetruck
A Cruise robotaxi had a green light and was passing through an intersection when it was hit by was hit ...more
USDOT Names 2 New Marine Highway Systems
The new Alaskan route includes ports along the coast and rivers in southwestern and northern Alaska from the Aleutian Islands ...more
Past Grand Champion Dick Gillespie Stays Close to NTDC
Dick Gillespie enjoys another year at NTDC. (Dan Ronan/Transport Topics) COLUMBUS, Ohio — Veteran truck driver and two-time grand champion ...more
Florida Slow to Respond to Truck Parking Need Along I-4
Up to 20,000 semi-trucks travel on the I-4 corridor between Daytona Beach and Tampa daily, according to Florida DOT. (ablokhin/Getty ...more
Rebalancing the Scales of Justice in Trucking
Image A jackpot justice system has caused nuclear verdicts against trucking companies to escalate. In ...more
Top 5 Truck Dispatch Software Providers for 2023
For growing carriers, having efficient truck dispatch software is essential for managing fleets, optimizing operations, ...more
Connecticut Combats Wrong-Way Driving
In 2022, records indicated 13 wrong-way crashes in Connecticut that resulted in 23 deaths. (Connecticut ...more
I-95 Section in Philadelphia Could Reopen by End of June
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (right) listens as President Joe Biden speaks about the Interstate 95 ...more
This body cam footage shows an officer saving the life of a slumped-over dump truck driver
A Florida deputy’s body cam captured the officer’s life-saving actions after finding a dump truck ...more
They hoped ‘a few’ trucks would show up to kid’s Make-A-Wish event. More than 150 truckers responded.
An Arkansas Sheriff recently shared a story about how the trucking community showed up to ...more
Collapsed I-95 to be reopened within the next two weeks
The collapsed portion of Interstate 95 is expected to reopen within the next two weeks. ...more
Log truck driver prevented escape of suspects following shooting of New York trooper
A log truck driver has been recognized for placing himself in harm’s way to prevent ...more
July Trailer Orders Show Sequential Turnaround
Every month this year has experienced a year-over-year decline since closing out 2022 at the ...more
Bridgestone Celebrates Tennessee Plant Expansion
A rendering of the plant set to open at the end of 2026. (Bridgestone Americas) ...more
Port of Baltimore Welcomes Biggest Containership Ever
The Evergreen Ever Max at Port of Baltimore on Aug. 19. (Port of Baltimore via ...more
New NTDC History Book Celebrates Former Champions
The grand champion trophy on display at NTDC 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (John Sommers II ...more
Hurricane Idalia Swamps Southeast, Closes Highways
A portion of Interstate 275 is flooded near Tampa, Fla., as Hurricane Idalia bears down ...more
US Trade Deficit Widened by Less than Expected in July
A cargo ship moves under the Bayonne Bridge as it heads into port in Bayonne, ...more
NTSB Nominee Alvin Brown Awaits Senate Vote
Alvin Brown speaks at his nomination hearing June 21. (commerce.senate.gov) Two months after a panel ...more
Utility Trailer Teams Up With Germany’s Schmitz Cargobull
The joint venture will see Utility Trailer’s 3000R line of refrigerated freight trailers paired with ...more