Trucking News

According to FTR’s report, the trucking industry in the United States experienced better conditions in January due to increased freight volumes and rates. Despite slightly lower utilization and higher fuel costs, these improvements helped to offset those factors. The FTR Trucking Conditions Index, which monitors various factors such as freight volumes, rates, capacity, fuel prices, […]

It is likely that federal regulators will approve a reduction in motor carrier fees collected for registration and safety programs in 2024. However, they may need to increase those fees in 2025 for the first time in at least a decade. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing a reduction of around 9% in

On Tuesday, a group of advocates for truck safety wrote a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, urging the federal government to implement measures that would prevent hazardous material (hazmat) crashes, prioritize public safety over corporate profits, and protect communities. They emphasized that such actions could potentially save lives. The letter from the Truck Safety Coalition, which

Idaho’s Transportation Department has disclosed its intentions to enhance its online renewal process, which will now encompass the renewal of Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs). The department has stated that qualified CDL holders can expect quick and hassle-free license renewals through the online platform, which can be accessed from the comfort of their homes. This new

If you plan on driving up the East Coast and into the Northeast within the next few days, make sure you are ready for some difficult winter weather. The National Weather Service is predicting a significant Nor’easter that will bring strong winds and up to 18 inches of snow, or possibly even more, to areas

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is planning to restrict travel for certain vehicle types on Tuesday ahead of a winter storm. Effective at 12:00 a.m. on March 14, PennDOT will implement the following vehicle travel restrictions: The travel restrictions are subject to change with the weather conditions. The following vehicles are restricted in all

The Michigan Department of Transportation has once again implemented its annual spring weight restrictions to safeguard its roads. Starting at 8 a.m. on March 8th, the weight limitations will be enforced on all state trunkline highways located above a specific line, beginning at M-46 in Muskegon County and extending east to US-131, then north on

Tom Love, a renowned business magnate who, along with his wife and business partner, Judy, established a family-owned and operated chain of over 600 travel stops, passed away at the age of 85 in his birthplace of Oklahoma City. Mr. Love is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Judy, their children Frank, Greg,

An Arkansas-based truck driver, Zach Yeakley, has been honored for his heroic actions in saving victims at the scene of a massive collision in Missouri. Almost a year after the incident, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and its Presenting Sponsor, EpicVue, named him the 2022 Highway Angel of the Year. Yeakley works as a professional

Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks are launching a new model of truck ownership and maintenance. The new model aims to improve truck maintenance by providing it based on the truck’s actual needs at a virtually all-inclusive price that remains consistent. This new approach will ensure that trucks are better maintained, reducing the risk