Industry New Federal Research Shows Biofuels Could Cut Freight Fuel Costs
Department of Energy studies indicate advanced renewable fuels paired with modern engines can slash fleet emissions by up to 60 percent while matching diesel prices.
CargoNet Issues Thanksgiving Security Warning as Theft Rates Spike for Truck Drivers
Historical data shows cargo thieves target unattended trailers and high-value freight over the holiday weekend, putting owner-operators and fleets on high alert.…
Industry Peterbilt Honored Again for Workplace Diversity and Support for Women in Trucking
The heavy-duty truck manufacturer earns recognition from the Women In Trucking Association for its ongoing efforts to re…
Industry Retired Marine Vet Wins Freightliner and $50,000 to Launch Owner-Operator Business
Progressive’s annual Key to Progress program honors a 30-year military veteran transitioning into a commercial driving c…
Industry St. Christopher Fund's Rigs Without Cigs Program Scores Major Wins for Professional Drivers
The trucking industry's dedicated anti-smoking initiative marks another successful year helping OTR professionals quit c…
Industry Trucking Fleets Must Prioritize Personal Safety to Tap Female Driver Market
Data from Transforce Group and Women in Trucking reveals that recruiting women requires more than standard pay packages—it demands a total commitment to personal security and workplace culture.
Illinois Husband-Wife Team Hits 3 Million Miles, Sells House to Live Full-Time in Rig with Three Dogs
Larry and Angie Baum crossed 3 million miles as an OTR team, upgraded to a custom Volvo 180 super sleeper, and brought three dogs along for the ride.…
Industry Trucking Economy 2023: Supply Constraints Ease, Fed Policy Shapes Outlook
ACT Research’s latest outlook signals steadier freight demand for mid‑size trucks, while Fed actions could tighten rates…
Industry Diesel Prices Settle After Volatile Weeks
U.S. diesel costs have stabilized following a seven-day decline, ending a period of significant price swings. Analysts c…
Industry Truckstop Partners with Wreaths Across America to Move Over Two Million Veteran Memorials
Freight technology platform Truckstop steps up to support the annual veteran remembrance haul, relying on the nation's c…
Industry Love's and Chester's Chicken Bring Back Truckersgiving Meal for CDL-A Drivers
The annual holiday appreciation event returns this November, offering free meals and custom gear to hard-working OTR drivers at participating travel stops.
Diesel Mechanics Remain in High Demand as Electric Trucks Slow to Enter Fleet Operations
Despite ongoing industry talk about zero-emission commercial vehicles, freight shops across the country continue to face a severe shortage of qualified diesel technicians.…
Industry Pilot Flying J Rolls Out First Thanksgiving Meal for Truck Drivers
Pilot Flying J will serve a full Thanksgiving spread at more than 150 travel centers nationwide, offering a 25% discount…
Industry Tropical Storm Nicole Puts Florida Freight and Trucking Operations on Alert
Federal emergency declarations and potential FMCSA waivers loom as carriers prepare for severe weather disruptions acros…
Industry Rail Strike Postponed to December as Unions Push for Paid Sick Leave
The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division holds off on striking until early December, giving freight rail…
Industry UPS Feeder Driver Named Member of the Month by Women in Trucking
Raquel Sanchez continues a multi-generational legacy in heavy hauling, pairing military service with a career as a CDL-A driver.
Manufacturing Reshoring Surge Alters Domestic Freight Lanes and Driver Demand
A massive shift of U.S. manufacturing back to domestic soil is reshaping freight patterns, creating new regional hauling lanes, and changing the landscape for CDL-A drivers and own…
Industry FMCSA Sleep Apnea Handbook Updates Ignite Fresh Industry Confusion
Proposed revisions to the federal medical examiners' handbook are drawing sharp criticism from truck drivers, owner-oper…
Industry Carrier Logistics Inc. Rolls Out AI-Driven Route Software to Streamline Terminal Operations
New technology from CLI aims to slash terminal planning time from hours to minutes while optimizing LTL and final-mile d…
Industry American Public Opinion of Trucking Hits Record High in New National Poll
A recent national survey reveals that 87 percent of voters hold a favorable impression of the trucking industry, marking…
