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Freedom Freight adding intermodal business through Savannah

Freight Solutions, is launching new intermodal services. Also: AV industry outlines policy recommendations to Congress, DOT; AAA reports public fear of AVs growing; battery electric truck start up Xos Thursday introduced its 2023 battery-electric Stepvan.

March 13, 2023

2023 Xos Stepvan

NMFTA adds to cybersecurity team

The association named a new director of enterprise security, who will work to safeguard the trucking industry against cyber attacks. Also: Isuzu's Brian Tabel named to NTEA board of directors; RK Logistics expands outside of California.

March 10, 2023

North Carolina-based FreightWorks shuttering operations

The nearly 200-truck fleet is not stranding any drivers or freight, and all employees will receive a final paycheck. Also: FMCSA closes investigation into TuSimple crash; Averitt opens new Kentucky distribution center; Volvo names top dealer groups.

March 9, 2023

FreightWorks truck

IMC operating companies transitioning to IMC brand

IMC's seven regional brands will be consolidated into the IMC brand. Also: Nikola recalls BEVs over brake issue; New TMC leadership; Saia further expands next-day delivery; Cox Automotive acquiring FleetNet America from ArcBest; more.

March 1, 2023

IMC truck and containers

Werner names new CFO

Christopher D. Wikoff will serve as Werner's Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, effective April 18. Also: Bestpass partners with CDL legal services firm for fleets, drivers.

February 27, 2023

J.B. Hunt driver recognized as Goodyear Highway Hero

Andrew Waits, a military veteran, volunteer firefighter and full-time truck driver, was celebrated for assisting a motorcyclist that had been struck by a car.

February 26, 2023

J.B. Hunt driver Andrew Waits

Teamsters end 7 month-long strike at DHL contractor

DHL drivers originally went on strike June 22, 2022. Also: Nearly 70K Freightliner, Western Star models recalled for corrosion concern.

February 21, 2023

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Roadrunner expanding to first new market in years

Roadrunner adds service in Denver. Also: Midwest Carriers raises pay 5-cents per mile; Two Florida universities conducting survey of truckers to identify safe truck parking during dangerous weather.

February 17, 2023

Roadrunner Truck

BP acquiring TravelCenters of America for $1.3 billion

TravelCenters of America is set to be acquired by BP for $1.3 billion, who beat out other suitors.

February 16, 2023

Travel Centers of America station

Old Dominion announces next CEO

Marty Freeman will succeed Greg Gantt following his retirement, effective July 1. Also: Revoked ELD maker working on fix; Aurora names new company president; RXO brokerage offering new discount package for carriers; Ingersoll Rand picks up Paragon.

February 2, 2023

Old Dominion truck at sunset

Best Fleets to Drive For Top 20 announced

Two overall winners – one each in large and small fleet categories – will be named during TCA's Annual Convention March 4-7.

February 1, 2023

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Cummins offers update on Meritor integration

During Meritor’s annual press luncheon at HDAW, Cummins-Meritor executives Alan Rabadi and Joe Mejaly were excited to unveil the future of Meritor, and how the integration is progressing. The mood was positive.

January 27, 2023

Cummins-Meritor better together slide

Cummins' first female product engineer retiring after nearly 40 years in a pioneering role

Amy Boerger, Cummins vice president and general manager of on-highway for North America, is retiring in March following a storied career. An EV owner, Boerger shared her thoughts on reducing emissions, diversity in the workplace, Covid and more.

January 26, 2023

Cummins first female engineer

Bay & Bay names new president of trucking

Lisa Gonnerman, a 30-year-plus veteran of the trucking industry, will oversee trucking operations for the CCJ Top 250 company. Also: IMTT sells one of its four Louisiana bulk liquid storage terminals.

January 9, 2023

Bay & Bay trucks

70 J.B. Hunt drivers participating in Wreaths Across America

The company will deliver 42 loads of wreaths to various veteran cemeteries across the nation. Also: Ryder opening new multiclient distribution center in Chicago area; Mack, Volvo add another Certified EV Dealer in Canada.

December 15, 2022

J.B. Hunt Wreaths Across America trucks

NTSB rules drug use, fatigue factors in truck crash that killed 5 cyclists

National Transportation Safety Bureau finds that the probable cause of a fatal Searchlight, Nevada, crash was the box truck driver’s impairment and fatigue stemming from use of methamphetamine.

December 12, 2022

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GN Transportation rebranding

CJ Logistics Transportation serves as a key carrier for the company’s transportation management center. Also: Xos signs dealership agreement with Foley Equipment Company.

November 25, 2022

CJ Logistics truck and trailer

Saia opens its 11th new terminal this year

Saia opens its fifth location in Indiana. Also: J.B. Hunt driver hits 5 million safe miles; Mike Card, president of Combined Transport, honored; more.

October 26, 2022

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Freightliner eCascadia charging

California becomes first government in the world to mandate electric trucks

Fewer than 2% of all heavy trucks sold last year were electric, but by 2035 that number has to be 50% in California.

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The answer to commercial truck backup camera challenges?

Yellow truck on the road

Yellow, union locked in war of words

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Beating the roadside blitz: experts share maintenance tips ahead of CVSA Roadcheck

The 2023 State Of Heavy Duty Repair Report is here.

The 2023 State Of Heavy Duty Repair Report is here.

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