Trucking News

In November, there was a decrease in truck tonnage, indicating a prolonged freight recession in the industry. However, the American Trucking Associations reported that conditions are expected to improve as we move into the next year, according to the latest For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index for the month. “We continued to see a choppy 2023 for […]

California’s ambitious push towards achieving almost complete zero-emission passenger vehicles and heavy trucks will lead to an increased demand for electricity, resulting in higher prices and a greater reliance on commercial vehicles to maintain current freight levels. This initiative, driven by stringent laws also adopted by other states, seeks to eliminate carbon fuels from interstate

Averitt recently inaugurated a new facility in Theodore, Alabama. The company emphasized that this achievement signifies a noteworthy milestone in its continuous dedication to supporting the shipping requirements of businesses in the Mobile metropolitan area and global enterprises utilizing the Port of Mobile for international cargo distribution. Situated within the newly established South Alabama Logistics

Love’s Travel Stops has expanded its services to customers in Michigan City, Indiana; Nicholson, Mississippi; and Watertown, New York, with the recent opening of three new locations on Thursday, December 14. Additionally, a fourth location in Salinas, California, is set to open in the near future. Collectively, these new stores contribute a total of 377

If you’re planning to drive on Interstates 81 or 64 later this week, be ready for possible traffic delays and detours. The Virginia Department of Transportation has announced slow-roll closures on Thursday night, December 21, affecting southbound Interstate 81 and westbound I-64 in Augusta County near Staunton, approximately 87 miles northeast of Roanoke. The closures,

On December 13, the Wyoming Department of Transportation announced that it is set to obtain over $26.6 million from the 2023-2024 federal Rural Surface Transportation Grant. This funding will be utilized for the construction of approximately 365 truck parking spaces along Interstate 80 in Evanston. “This is a crucial project for Wyoming. It’s an investment

The Arizona Department of Transportation has just unveiled a proposal suggesting the creation of 842 additional parking spaces designated for trucks across 10 locations along interstate highways within the state. This initiative stems from ADOT’s formulation of a comprehensive plan, known as the Statewide Truck Parking Implementation Plan, aimed at tackling the growing demand for

In a significant development, the national average diesel price has recently plummeted below $4 per gallon for the first time in nearly five months. According to data from the Energy Information Administration released on December 11, the diesel price witnessed a notable decrease of 10.5 cents, bringing it down to $3.987. This marks a noteworthy

An expert in traffic patterns suggests that the high volume of drivers on the nation’s roads during the upcoming holidays could lead to a substantial increase in travel times, potentially up to 20%. Despite this, analysts provide insights into the optimal and least favorable times for travel during the holiday period. Anticipated figures indicate a

Anticipate delays and alternative routes due to the ongoing repairs on the Interstate 195 bridge in Rhode Island, with a potential duration of up to three months, as reported by the state’s Department of Transportation. On December 12, the westbound section of the Washington Bridge, connecting Providence and East Providence, was closed by the Rhode