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blue semi truck with white trailer on road with trees in the background

June 21, 2024

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ATA’s Truck Tonnage Index Experienced Significant Growth in May

The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index noted a 3.6% rise in May, bouncing back from a 1% decrease ...

June 20, 2024

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Werner CEO Suggests Freight Market is Stabilizing

Werner Enterprises CEO, Derek Leathers, noted that emerging trends in the cargo market signal a long-awaited shift that could help the trucking industry emerge ...

semi truck being towed by blue tow truck

June 20, 2024

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OOIDA Strengthens Efforts to Regulate Predatory Towing Practices

Predatory towing remains a significant issue in the trucking industry, particularly affecting semi-truck operations. Recognizing the gravity of the problem, the OOIDA Foundation has ...

June 20, 2024

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Federal Regulators to Survey Truck Drivers on Seat Belt Usage

Federal regulators are set to survey truck drivers about their seat belt usage following alarming data showing a high number of unrestrained drivers involved ...

June 19, 2024

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House Greenlights $2 Million Funding for Federal Task Force to Combat Cargo Theft

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) expressed support for recent Congressional actions addressing the spike in cargo theft incidents. The House Appropriations Committee has integrated ...

June 19, 2024

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Diesel Prices in the U.S. Drop for Nine Consecutive Weeks

For the past nine weeks, diesel fuel prices in the U.S. have been on a steady decline. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that ...

June 19, 2024

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Commercial Motor Vehicle Brake Safety Inspection Results

Truck drivers, ensuring the safety of your vehicle’s braking system is crucial. Recently, inspectors across Canada, Mexico, and the United States participated in the ...

rendering of peterbilts carb compliant MX-13 engine

June 18, 2024

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Peterbilt Introduces CARB-Compliant PACCAR MX-13 Engine

Peterbilt has launched the updated PACCAR MX-13 engine, now meeting California Air Resources Board (CARB) low nitrogen oxide (NOx) regulations, available in Models 579, ...

June 18, 2024

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Search for the Top Rookie Military Veteran Driver Continues

The collaboration among Kenworth, FASTPORT, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s “Hiring Our Heroes” initiative is on the lookout for the leading rookie ...

June 17, 2024

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Vote for the Best Transportation Companies for Women in 2024

Women In Trucking is now accepting votes for the 2024 edition of its annual recognition program. This initiative aims to highlight the best transportation ...