News: Page 79

MATS announces layout change to provide 'streamlined experience'

“Implementing these changes and making these benefits accessible to all, reflect MATS’ continued commitment to providing an exceptional experience for both exhibitors and attendees."

November 1, 2024

Layout for MATS

Trucking company owner arrested for running alleged Ponzi scheme

"... alleged empty assurances allowed the defendant to wrongfully haul in funding from investors and selfishly benefit from their losses."

November 1, 2024

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4Gen Logistics driver wins $25,000 as Pilot's 2024 Road Warrior

"We appreciate all the nominations and stories of drivers who show up day in and day out, put in countless hours and miles and embody everything we value at Pilot."

October 31, 2024

2024 Road Warrior

Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday; time to turn clocks back an hour

The time change does not apply to Arizona (except for the Navajo nation), Hawaii and several U.S. territories. These locations do not observe Daylight Saving Time.

October 31, 2024

Daylight Saving Time ends graphic

Ryder honors 13 with its 27th Annual Ryder Carrier Quality Awards

“One thing that sets this year’s honorees apart is their commitment to technology and innovation to find efficiencies, drive productivity, and ultimately improve resiliency in an often unpredictable market."

October 31, 2024

Briefly: HHG movers assemble meal kits for families in need

In other news, police are investigating the latest in a long line of cargo theft in Philadelphia.

October 31, 2024

Aoman assembles meal kit

Busted: $4 million worth of cocaine found in tractor-trailer in Texas

“This significant cocaine seizure underscores the reality of the drug threat our officers face every day."

October 30, 2024

Cocaine seized in Texas

Colorado outlaws motorists from using hand-held devices while driving

The new Colorado law exempts truckers, but federal law does not allow drivers of commercial motor vehicles to use handheld devices while driving.

October 30, 2024

Man using cellphone while driving

Carriers, others, on Top Companies for Women to Work in Transportation list

These companies will be recognized at the WIT Accelerate! Conference & Expo Nov. 10-13 in Dallas.

October 30, 2024

Top Companies for Women to Work in Transportation list collage

Briefly: Group to order 500 electric trucks to lease to drayage haulers

This program will accelerate the growth of electric truck manufacturing and battery technology innovation that is needed to deploy zero-emission, heavy-duty vehicles in communities across America, Climate United said.

October 29, 2024

Climate United card

Owners of ship that crashed into Baltimore bridge pay $102 million

"This resolution ensures that the costs of the federal government’s cleanup efforts in the Fort McHenry Channel are borne by Grace Ocean and Synergy and not the American taxpayer.”

October 29, 2024

Francis Scott Key Bridge debris removal

Averitt introduces new 'Guaranteed by Noon' LTL delivery service

"Our Guaranteed by Noon service is another step in delivering reliable and efficient solutions that our customers can count on to meet their shipping needs."

October 28, 2024

2 Averitt tractor-trailers

Cargo theft continues to increase; here are September's details

Overhaul also recorded a significant number of theft events involving armed criminals and violence against truck drivers specifically in North Carolina and Maryland.

October 28, 2024

September cargo thefts

I-5 Troubles: Mudslide traps tractor-trailer; 45 vehicles in pileup Sunday

Mishaps shut down Interstate 5 in two locations for hours on Sunday.

October 28, 2024

Tractor-trailer trapped in the mud

Utah trucking company owner sentenced for role in bribery scheme

According to a statement from the Department of Transportation's Office of Inspector General, the investigation revealed that SLTG paid bribes to FXG employees who manipulated FXG's process governing the awarding of new runs.

October 27, 2024

Detroit's Load One acquires Ohio-based Tri-State Expedited Service

"This acquisition greatly enhances our capacity and positions Load One to better serve our customers, owner-operators, carrier partners, and company drivers nationwide."

October 25, 2024

Tri-State Expedited Service trucks

Contract talks to resume for union workers at East, Gulf coast ports

"The ILA and USMX welcome the opportunity to return to the bargaining table and get a new agreement in place as soon as possible."

October 25, 2024

ILA workers on strike

2 new Love's add total of 206 truck parking spaces, trucker amenities

The new Wichita Love's, located off Interstate 135 at 1504 E. 21st St., is one of Love’s largest stores to date and helps meet a need for truck parking and other pro driver services in the Wichita metro area.

October 25, 2024

New Love's in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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Composite infographic showing critical trucking industry issues: driver operating vehicle, commercial trucks at facility, and legal scales with gavel

Drivers rate fuel prices, parking, compensation as top issues of concern

Motor carriers, which made up 48% of respondents, had rather different issues of concern on ATRI's annual survey.

Aerial view of organized truck parking lot with multiple commercial vehicles in rows

Feds award $200 million for 14 truck parking projects in 12 states

Green fuel pump nozzle inserted into vehicle's fuel tank during refueling

Trump claims deal with Russia for diesel; calls it 'my Greatest Priority'

Professional truck driver operating a semi-truck on a multi-lane highway during autumn, with fall foliage visible along the roadside.

Driver pay increased in 2025's freight recession, says new ATA study

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