Industry Georgia Trucker Honored as Highway Angel After Nighttime Rescue on Tennessee Mountain Pass
Jacob Picklesimer of U.S. Xpress saved a crash victim on Highway 64, earning a Highway Angel award from the Truckload Carriers Association.
Texas‑Mexico Border Inspections Stall 19,000 Trucks, $1.9 B in Goods
Extended delays and a 14‑mile queue leave fleets stranded, prompting industry pushback and diplomatic tensions.…
Industry Diversity Policies Surge in Transportation, New WIT Index Shows
The 2023 Women in Trucking Index reveals more than half of freight carriers now have formal diversity and inclusion poli…
Industry Minnesota Truckers Raise $25,000 for Special Olympics
Eighty-three rigs hit the road in Columbus to support local athletes, proving the heart behind the wheel.…
Industry Meadow Lark Transport Shuts Down After Four Decades
The Billings-based carrier leaves hundreds of employees jobless and carriers chasing unpaid invoices following a sudden …
Industry Maverick Honors Veteran Driver with Four‑Million‑Mile Award
After 33 years on the road, Kirl Tartt becomes the first driver to receive the company’s prestigious safety milestone, earning $4,000 and a commemorative plaque.
J&R Schugel Hits the Road with New Breast Cancer Awareness Rig
The Minnesota-based carrier is putting a new pink-ribbon wrapped unit into service to support survivors and promote early screening.…
Industry Uber Freight Rolls Out AI and Fraud Tools Targeting Detention and Double-Brokering
The major digital broker updates its platform with automated procurement and shipper-rating features designed to curb em…
Industry ATRI Seeks Industry Input for 2025-2026 Research Agenda
The American Transportation Research Institute is opening applications for its Research Advisory Committee to shape futu…
Industry Operation Safe Driver Week Data Shows Heavy Enforcement on CMV Operators
Commercial drivers bore the brunt of citations and warnings during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s recent enfor…
Industry How Young Drivers Can Launch a Trucking Career Before Turning 21
Federal rules keep 18- to 20-year-olds out of interstate hauling, but alternative routes inside state lines offer a solid starting point for new CDL holders.
NYC Council Mandates Dedicated Overnight Truck Parking Sites
City lawmakers approved a bill requiring three off‑street parking zones for tractor‑trailers by the end of 2025, aiming to curb illegal stops amid booming e‑commerce deliveries.…
Industry GTCC Breaks Ground on $4.35 Million Truck Driver Training Facility
A new 250-hour training range in Greensboro aims to double enrollment capacity and address the persistent shortage of qu…
Industry The Reality of Team Trucking: Is Sharing the Cab With Your Spouse Worth It?
Turning the sleeper berth into a shared living space changes the math on your OTR career. Here is what couples need to k…
Industry CarriersEdge Launches Emotional Intelligence Training for Fleet Managers
A new professional development course aims to help motor carriers improve supervisor communication, reduce staff turnove…
Industry Autonomous Tech Designed to Augment Fleets, Not Replace CDL Drivers
Industry leaders at the Trimble Insight Tech Conference clarify that autonomous trucks serve specific lanes rather than eliminating the need for professional drivers.
Nebraska Leads List of Deadliest States for Trucking
New federal crash data ranks the most dangerous corridors for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, with the Midwest showing the highest percentage of fatal incidents.…
Industry Hertford Driver Named Highway Angel After Knoxville Crash Rescue
Load One Transportation driver John Huffman honored for life-saving response during a violent multi-vehicle pileup on I-…
Industry Peterbilt Partners with Transition Overwatch to Fast-Track Veteran Technician Careers
A new initiative bridges the gap between military service and civilian shop floors, connecting veterans with dealership …
Industry Sheetz Adds 120 Truck Parking Spots Across Three Ohio Stops
Three new Sheetz locations open in September, each offering high‑flow diesel, DEF and free overnight parking for CDL‑A d…
