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Old Dominion Freight Line, a major player in less than truckload transportation, has proposed a deal worth $1.5 billion to acquire Yellow Corp.’s extensive network of 169 terminals across the country. This offer surpasses the previous bid of $1.3 billion put forth by their competitor, Estes Express Lines. Yellow Corp., currently undergoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy […]

A significant shift has occurred in the legal proceedings involving individuals suspected of orchestrating staged truck accidents within the New Orleans region. This twist comes mere weeks prior to a crucial sentencing event linked to the case. Breaking a year-long hiatus in fresh indictments that were not accompanied by corresponding guilty pleas, the U.S. attorney

Estes Express Lines has positioned itself at the forefront of potential buyers for the 169 terminals owned by the insolvent less-than-truckload competitor, Yellow Corp. This move was solidified when Estes committed to a preliminary bid of $1.3 billion, as disclosed during a court proceeding on August 17th. However, Estes has decided against extending a $230

Kodiak Robotics, a company specializing in self-driving trucks, and Pilot Company, which manages travel centers in North America, have jointly unveiled their first-ever truckport. This facility is situated at the Pilot travel center in Villa Rica, Georgia. Its primary purpose is to provide a base for Kodiak to initiate and conclude the journeys of its

TruckParkingClub.com, a platform that facilitates connections between truckers and hosts offering parking spaces, has made a significant announcement. Their complimentary service, providing access to free rest stop truck parking, has now expanded to cover eight states across the United States. Designed to enhance efficiency and fuel conservation, TruckParkingClub.com’s application grants drivers immediate access to an

Truck drivers should brace for potential slowdowns along a segment of Interstate 10 in Louisiana over the upcoming weekend and the following one. Repair operations on a bridge will be in progress, leading to alterations in traffic flow. Unforeseen road maintenance will result in a reduction to a single lane for eastbound traffic on Interstate

New York legislators are contemplating a new law aimed at addressing persistent speeders. This proposed legislation suggests the implementation of speed-limiting technology as a measure to tackle this issue. The bill, presented by Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, aims to take action against drivers with a history of repeated speeding offenses.

You have a limited time to get ready for the annual inspection campaign known as Brake Safety Week, organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). This event will occur from August 20 to 26 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Law enforcement officials will conduct routine inspections of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), and

In the fourth consecutive week of substantial increases in the national average for diesel prices, there has been a surge of 13.9 cents per gallon. This data, sourced from the Energy Information Administration on August 14, reveals that the cost of diesel has reached a new height, with the national average now standing at $4.378

Up to 10 autonomous taxis operated by Cruise came to a halt in the North Beach area of San Francisco on Friday evening. This technological mishap resulted in traffic congestion and raised doubts among numerous individuals regarding the wisdom of state authorities’ choice to grant permission for wider implementation of self-driving taxis. Merely a day