Industry ClearFlame Advances Ethanol‑Powered Engines for Long‑Haul Trucks
ClearFlame Technologies partners with Reviva and Vander Haag to retrofit diesel engines for ethanol, methanol and natural‑gas operation, aiming for EPA clearance and a 2024 market launch.
Advanced Weather Tech Steps Up Driver Safety Across U.S. Fleets
As severe storms become harder to dodge, major trucking operations are ditching basic consumer apps for real-time tracking systems to protect OTR truck drivers on the highway.…
Industry Derek Leathers Named New Chairman of ATRI
Werner Enterprises chief steps into leadership role, continuing research that shapes industry standards and safety.…
Industry ABF Freight Driver Named Highway Angel After Saving Crash Victim
Mike Lempka earns the Truckload Carriers Association honor for pulling an unresponsive motorist from a wreck and assisti…
Industry Trade Groups Call on White House to Prevent Freight Rail Shutdown
More than 300 U.S. trade associations are urging federal intervention to avert a national freight rail stoppage that wou…
Industry Diesel Costs Surge Past Driver Shortage as Top Industry Threat
Unpredictable fuel markets and record-breaking pump prices push owner-operators and fleets to the brink, forcing a major shift in trucking industry priorities.
American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Predicts Industry Insulation From Economic Slump
Bob Costello tells ATA conference attendees that unique post-pandemic consumer spending shifts and constrained equipment supply will protect the for-hire sector from a severe econo…
Industry FMCSA Speed Limiter Proposal Stalls Out Amid Driver Pushback and 15,000 Public Comments
Mandatory electronic speed-governing devices remain in regulatory limbo as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrati…
Industry Pennsylvania Truck Driver Named Highway Angel After Rescuing Abandoned Puppy at New Jersey Truck Stop
Rich DiFronzo stepped up when he found a malnourished female puppy tied to a tree at a New Jersey rest stop, earning off…
Industry How One OTR Truck Driver Overcame Sedentary Life With Fleet Support
Mesilla Valley Transportation driver William Velaquez dropped 60 pounds by trading cab isolation for daily movement, sho…
Industry Motive Pushes Dash‑Cam Adoption at ATA Conference, Emphasizes Safety and Transparency
Fleet managers heard practical steps for integrating dash cameras without inflaming legal risk, as Motive’s Mary Shepherd and Abhishek Gupta outlined at the American Trucking Associations Management Conference.
Industry Freight Rail Labor Dispute Threatens Intermodal Freight and Truck Capacity
Contract talks between freight railroads and the BMWED stall out, raising the specter of a national rail shutdown that w…
Industry Federal Grants Target Crumbling Rural Bridges to Prevent Costly Detours for Truckers
An $18.4 million federal funding injection aims to keep lifeline crossings open for freight haulers and agricultural tra…
Industry Heavy-Duty Natural Gas Truck Sales Climb Despite Volatile Infrastructure
Alternative fuel data shows an 18% year-over-year jump in heavy-duty gas truck purchases, but dwindling public fueling s…
Industry FMCSA Preps Speed Limiter Rulemaking for 2023
The Department of Transportation signals a push for electronic speed controls on commercial trucks, citing safety data that links high speeds to fatalities and serious injuries.
High School CDL Programs Aim to Fill the Truck Driver Shortage
Patterson High School in California leads a growing push to introduce high school seniors to commercial driving through dedicated vocational courses and carrier partnerships.…
Industry J.B. Hunt Rolls Out Family Scholarship Program, Disburses $250,000 to Employees’ Relatives
The carrier’s new scholarship fund targets dependents and grandchildren of staff, offering up to four years of support f…
Industry Sizing Up Truck Driver Pay: Real Numbers and Top-Earning Freight Sectors
A breakdown of what professional truck drivers actually earn, from regional company positions to high-paying owner-opera…
Industry Breaking Into the Industry: What New Drivers Need to Know About CDL Requirements and the OTR Lifestyle
A practical breakdown of licensing rules, life on the highway, and career options for newcomers eyeing professional frei…
