FedEx and UPS cease parcel discounts, ‘weaponize’ fuel surcharges

Legacy parcel carriers FedEx and UPS have begun to discontinue commercial discounts, previously offered in response to increased market competition, prioritizing instead high-yield shipments and profitability to better meet Wall Street expectations, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index published this week. Businesses are paying more per package shipped with FedEx and UPS as the couriers’...Read More

Mack’s Anthem to live on, with completely new design and purpose

The Mack Anthem has been redesigned and repurposed to serve as the company’s new regional haul tractor, after relinquishing the title of on-highway flagship to the recently introduced Mack Pioneer. However, the new Anthem, introduced June 25, shares more in common with the all-new Pioneer than it’s former, highway-purposed self. The Anthem brings greater customization to the regional haul segment...Read More

Windrose, Terawatt complete dual-gun charging tests

Windrose Technology and Terawatt Infrastructure say they’ve successfully completed the testing of a dual-gun charging technology for heavy-duty electric trucks at Terawatt’s flagship site in Rancho Dominguez, Calif. The tests used two 350-kW chargers from Delta Electronics to deliver more than 650 kW of combined power to a Windrose truck, enabling a 240-mile (384 km) range charge in about 40 minutes, according...Read More

Uniserve WMS partnership drives efficiency and visibility

Uniserve has partnered with Logistics Reply to introduce a warehouse management system to improve its operations and set it on the course for future growth. The two firms worked together to implement LEA Reply, a cloud-based microservices platform, chosen for its scalability and ease of integration with Uniserve’s existing infrastructure. Uniserve said the solution had already enhanced its operations...Read More

Murray Mullen seems excited about current market

Freight volumes were “not materially” impacted by U.S.-imposed and retaliatory tariffs in the first quarter, Mullen Group reported in its Q1 earnings, however senior executive officer Murray Mullen noted “there are elevated risks” in the near-term. Mullen Group was able to modestly grow its revenue against year-ago levels, on the back of acquisitions, despite tumultuous market conditions...Read More

Traton warns US truckers deferring orders over recession fears

World Wide Carriers seeks creditor protection, files NOI

World Wide Carriers and its related businesses have sought CCAA creditor protection and filed a Notice of Intent as they seek to restructure the business after a dispute among ownership exacerbated rapidly deteriorating market conditions. B. Riley Farber (BRF) has been named the proposed Monitor. It reported in its pre-filing that the company was “largely profitable until 2023” when a dispute...Read More

VW's Traton sees tepid truck market in 2025

A cautious sales outlook for the commercial vehicle market in 2025 amid a weak global economy sent shares of Volkswagen's truck unit Traton The Scania owner's shares were down 5% at 1055 GMT, also dragging down peers Daimler Truck and Volvo. The truck maker forecast 2025 sales to range from -5% to +5% with an operating return on sales of between 7.5% and 8.5%, expecting a stronger truck market in the second...Read More

House lawmakers reintroduce truck parking bill

The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act was reintroduced in Congress on Thursday to dedicate federal grants specifically for increasing available parking spaces desperately needed by truckers for resting during off-duty hours. The latest version of the bill would set aside $755 million over five years (FY2025 through FY 2029) that would be available through a competitive grant program. Similar legislation was...Read More

Economic Conditions Mount Supporting “Peak Truck” as Trend to Watch in 2025, as Identified in Dave Cantin Group’s Market Outlook Report

Evidence is mounting that “peak truck” is a U.S. economic trend to watch in 2025 as American consumers struggle with vehicle affordability, according to the Dave Cantin Group Market Outlook Report.  Dave Cantin Group (DCG), a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory company to retail automotive groups and their owners, identified “peak truck” as one of its key trends to watch in its 2025 Market Outlook...Read More

Trucking organizations, others praise Duffy's DOT confirmation

Trucking organizations and others are prasing the U.S. Senate's conformation of Sean Duffy as secretary of transportation. President Donald Trump's nominee was confirmed by a vote of 77 to 22. Duffy spent eight years representing a congressional district in Wisconsin, and most recently served as a co-host of "The Bottom Line" on Fox...Read More

MATS contest gives attendees chance to receive VIP treatment

The Mid-America Trucking Show today announced its ‘Share & Win’ contest, offering three participants a chance to win a VIP experience at MATS 2025, scheduled for March 27-29, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. The Grand Prize Package includes: Two-night hotel stay, $500 cash, VIP access,Three-day parking pass...Read More

FedEx to spin off FedEx Freight, making it the largest LTL carrier

FedEx Corp. recently announced that its Board of Directors has decided to separate FedEx Freight, making it a standalone company and the nation's largest LTL carrier.The company said the separation is expected to be executed within the next 18 months. A statement from FedEx said customers of both businesses will continue to enjoy the same superior service, speed, and coverage they have come to expect from...Read More

Peterbilt makes new LED pod headlights available for Model 589

Peterbilt recently announced the availability of its new LED pod headlights for the Model 589, offering greater visibility, enhanced styling and increased overall safety. These LED headlights use 30 percent less power than the halogen equivalent and provide maximum light output with wide coverage and 45-degree left and right low beams. “The new polished aluminum LED pod headlights on the Model 589...Read More

Schneider expands dedicated services with purchase of Cowan Systems

Schneider National, Inc.Monday announced the company, through certain wholly owned subsidiaries, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cowan Systems, LLC and affiliated entities for a cash purchase price of about $390 million, subject to certain adjustments. The sale includes separate agreements to purchase certain real estate assets relating to Cowan Systems’ business for approximately...Read More

Schneider launches intermodal service between Southeast U.S. and Mexico

Schneider is set to launch a new Intermodal service providing continuous rail service between points in Mexico and Texas and points in the Southeastern United States. Service on the new route will begin in December. The lane is a result of recently announced connection between CSX Corp., and Canadian Pacific Kansas City...Read More

Shell Showcases Latest Starship Enhancements

It’s not every day you get a chance to drive a one-of-a-kind truck. It’s an event that had only happened once before in my career as a trucking journalist, in fact. That is until I visited the Shell Starship media event at the superb Barber Motorsports facility outside of Birmingham, Alabama,Because after years of simply looking at the Starship...Read More

U.S. Roadcheck results: 7,920 vehicles & 2,151 drivers placed out of service

Commercial motor vehicle enforcement personnel in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico conducted 48,761 inspections during this year’s International Roadcheck May 14-16, and discovered 13,567 vehicle, 2,714 driver and 163 hazardous materials/dangerous...Read More

Firefighters used 50,000 gallons of water to douse Tesla semi fire in California, NTSB says

California firefighters had to douse a flaming battery in a Tesla Semi with about 50,000 gallons of water to extinguish the flames following a crash, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Thursday, Sept. 12. In addition to the huge amount of water, firefighters used an aircraft to drop fire retardant on the “immediate area” of the electric truck as a precautionary measure, the agency said...Read More

LA freeway shut down at Stadium Way after semi-truck crash scatters fries across lanes

A semi-truck loaded with french fries crashed on the 5 Freeway in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles leaving all southbound lanes blocked by boxes of fries Thursday morning, Aug. 28. According to local e-media, the crash was reported around 3:30 a.m. near Stadium Way. Video showed the cab of the truck had  disconnected from the trailer The  french fry boxes were left covering the prompting officials to issue a sigalert stopping all southbound traffic...Read More

Penske introduces new eDVIR feature in Penske Driver Mobile App

Penske Truck Leasing recently launched an electronic driver vehicle inspection report (eDVIR) feature in the Penske Driver mobile app for customers. According to a recent press release, this new feature enables customer truck drivers to submit driver vehicle inspection reports electronically using the free Penske Driver app. This new eDVIR functionality also provides fleet managers...Read More

Congressman secures $1 million for transportation training at Des Moines community college

U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) has secured a $1 million investment for new infrastructure at the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Transportation Institute Education Center in Ankeny, according to a statement issued June 7. “Iowa businesses are facing supply chain issues and one of the main contributors is a lack of employees who hold a commercial...Read More

Excess Truck Supply Depresses Freight Rates to Unprofitable Levels

It was “more of the same” for freight markets in April, according to industry sources. The amount of freight that’s available to haul declined once again, and the rates shippers are paying to haul available loads declined too. Scale Funding, The “freight recession” has entered record territory for longevity. Dean Croke, principal analyst at DAT IQ, explained it this way: “The typical U.S. three freight recessions were in the 17- to 23...Read More

Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, Truck Driver in Fatal Hockey Team Bus Crash, Set for Deportation to India

Over six years after the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash, Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the truck driver responsible, has been ordered to be deported. A virtual hearing by the Immigration and Refugee Board in Calgary on Friday led to the decision. During the hearing, Trent Cook of the immigration division stated, "I can't consider humanitarian and compassionate factors. My role today...Read More

TA and NATSO Collaborate to Improve Roadside Safety for Breakdowns

All TA Truck Service Emergency Roadside Assistance (ERA) vehicles are now equipped with the HAAS Alert Safety Cloud digital alerting platform, a software that sends “slow down” and “move over” alerts to oncoming drivers when an ERA vehicle activates its flashing lights and is stopped alongside a roadway, according...Read More

BeyondTrucks Introduces Innovative Fuel Transport Solution

The solution digitizes and centralizes all of the customers’ inventory readings into one place, according to a news release, allowing for real-time tracking, order point reevaluation and automated order generation. “BeyondTrucks is designed for unique industry needs,” said Hans Galland...Read More

Unforeseen Impact: How the Corporate Transparency Act Might Affect Your Trucking Business

The good surprises, I mean — things liking finding an extra $20 in your jeans pocket, or having a friend say, “Drinks are on me.” These always bring a smile to my face (even though the latter sometimes leads to regrettable life choices on my part). But I digress. After a lifetime of dealing with them, why on earth would I take their timeline seriously?..Read More

Fueling Concerns: Average US Diesel Price Crosses $4 per Gallon Mark

Truck drivers across the nation are paying more for a gallon of diesel than they were a week ago. The average price for a gallon of diesel has risen above $4 a gallon for the first time since Dec. 4, 2023, according to the Energy Information Administration. The price sits at $4.109 per gallon as of Feb. 12, up from $3.899 per gallon on Feb. 5 and $3.867 per gallon on Jan. 29...Read More

The Waiting Game: Anticipation Surrounds FMCSA's Speed Limiter Ruling

The FMCSA was expected to make its final ruling on the issue by the end of December, according to Dave Heller, senior vice president of safety and government affairs for the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). Unfortunately, December came and went without the agency issuing a ruling.....Read More

Truckstop Unveils 'Roadmap' Addressing Key Challenges in Trucking for the Coming Year

According to Truckstop, the market is on track to experience modest growth, but challenges like the ongoing driver shortage and tight margins will likely continue to affect the industry. With trucking regulations in flux that will inevitably impact drivers and industry, it’s critical to know what’s being discussed and how you can prepare your business for the road ahead,” Truckstop officials say....Read More

ATRI to begin research on challenges facing female truckers

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is initiating research on the challenges facing women truck drivers as well as barriers that discourage women from considering a career as a truck driver. According to a news release, the comprehensive study will also identify strategies for overcoming industry issues faced by women.....Read More

Deadly heat wave in the central US strains infrastructure, transportation

Deadly heat that has gripped Texas for much of the summer has spread into other parts of the central U.S. this week where it is forecast to stay for days, with triple-digit temperatures buckling roads, straining water systems and threatening the power grid of the nation’s energy capitol.  With heat warnings and advisories stretching from New Orleans to Minneapolis, the unyielding weather is stressing the systems put in place to keep resources.....Read More

FoRRRwD initiative seeks to reduce number of crashes on two-lane roads

You might have noticed a few changes taking place on some of the roadways you’ve traveled. Maybe you’ve encountered a roundabout where there was once an intersection with a stop light. Perhaps a two-lane highway seems wider. Maybe you’ve noticed that more roads have rumble strips along the sides — and some even have them on the center line.......Read More

Snoozing trucker plows big rig into Dublin, Georgia, federal courthouse

A drowsy truck driver wrecked their semi into a Georgia federal courthouse on Thursday, May 11, shattering one of the structure’s columns. According to the Dublin Police Department, the driver fell asleep at the wheel and plowed through a set of barricades before smashing into the J Roy Rowland Federal Courthouse....Read More

Mid-America Trucking Show opens in Louisville

The MId-America Trucking Show (MATS) runs through April 1 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Join The Trucker and Trucker Jobs Magazine at booth 61085 to learn more about us. Also at the show will be hundreds of other exhibitors and hands-on activities. “Since 1972, MATS has become the world’s largest and longest running annual heavy-duty trucking event,” a MATS news release stated.........Read More

Florida Turnpike chain-reaction crash involving 3 big rigs kills 1 driver

A truck driver was killed just before 6 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, after a chain-reaction crash in the southbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike in Stuart, according to a Twitter post from Martin County Fire Rescue. The accident involved three 18-wheelers.“Each truck rear-ended the one in front of it,” the Twitter post stated.....Read More

US braces for dangerous blast of cold, wind and snow

A large swath of the U.S. braced for a dangerous mix of sub-zero temperatures, howling winds and blizzard conditions expected to disrupt plans for millions of holiday travelers. The blast of frigid weather began hammering the Pacific Northwest Tuesday morning, and is expected to move to the northern Rockies, then grip the Plains in a deep-freeze and blanket the Midwest with heavy snowfall, forecasters say.....Read More

Tanker truck driver survives crash off I-10 bridge

A tanker truck driver was hospitalized on Nov. 22 after his rig wound up in the water below Interstate 10 at the line between St. James and Ascension parishes in Louisiana. According to the Louisiana State Police, the truck driver received only minor injuries in the one-vehicle accident. Details about how the rig veered off the road were not immediately available. ........Read More

Briefly: Drivewyze extends Smart Roadways alert service to Georgia

Drivewyze, a provider of connected truck services and operator of the largest public-private weigh station bypass network in North America, has partnered with the Georgia Department of Transportation to provide INRIX real-time traffic alerts through Drivewyze’s Smart Roadways service......Read More

ATA thanks Buttigieg for DOT's attention to creating more parking

The American Trucking Associations Thursday thanked the U.S. Department of Transportation for its commitment to expanding the nation’s truck parking capacity. In a letter to ATA President and CEO Chris Spear, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg pledged the Biden Administration’s support for increasing the availability of safe parking options for America’s professional truck drivers through its Trucking Action Plan, grant funding under the Bipartisan.......Read More

Truck crash covers part of I-80 in fresh tomatoes

The California Highway Patrol reports the truck crashed into another vehicle near the Davis Street onramp, causing the driver to lose control, and hit the center divide. Hundreds of pounds of tomatoes were spilled onto the highway. CHP reports vehicles trying to pass through the spilled produce also crashed into each other, though no major injuries have been reported.....Read More

Committee sends truck parking legislation to entire House

Legislation to fund the creation of more truck parking was approved today by a committee of the U.S. House of Representatives. Its next stop will be the full House. The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved an amended version of the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act through the markup process.......Read More

Hear what to expect at this year's Walcott Truckers Jamboree

Since 1979, truckers and fans of trucks have gathered at the Iowa 80 Truck Stop for the annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree. This year's Jamboree will be held July 14, 15, and 16 and feature:

- the annual Super Trucks Beauty Contest.. Read More

What the largest infrastructure spending bill in history means for trucking

Meeting heavy haul challenges

Omega Morgan's approach to heavy haul trucking starts with performing route surveys to detect potential road hazards, eliminate delays, and determine the safest way to transport oversized loads. Size matters at Omega Morgan, but so do flexibility, innovation, and careful planning......Read More

Santa is a truck driver

A 55-foot Engelmann spruce crossed the country in November from its origin in the Uncompahgre National Forest in western Colorado to the nation’s capital. You may have seen it. It was the 2020 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. A load the size of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree stands out on the road any time, but particularly this year with reduced traffic from the COVID-19 pandemic. ..........Read More

FMCSA seeks comments on integrating autonomous trucks

The government wants to know how the trucking industry would like to proceed with autonomous technology for over-the-road commercial freight as it seeks to streamline how conventional fleets would welcome self-driving trucks.......Read More

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