Digital broker’s freight platform expands
The Next Trucking tech-enabled brokeraged announced a $21M series B round of financing to expand the “trucker-centric” online freight marketplace it launched two years ago.
Fuel prices, post-ELD pressure sustain elevated rate picture on spot market
Rising fuel costs, topping $3/gal. nationally in recent weeks, have added pressure on freight rates, slowing their seasonal decline a bit. But the bigger story remains a capacity crunch that’s put truckers in the driver’s seat on rates, partly a result of proliferating ELDs.
Pressure remains on U.S. shippers: FTR
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Conditions for U.S. shippers continue to remain tight, according to the latest FTR Shippers Conditions Index. The index in November was marginally better for shippers than in October, with a negative reading of -8.9. FTR says it’s…
Good Driver Challenge starts today
LONDON, Ont. – Are you a good driver? Time to see how your skills stack up. The Good Driver Challenger starts today (Feb. 1). More than 15 fleets and 100 drivers are participating in the Pilot Challenge during the month of…
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AMTA names new president
EDMONTON, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) announced that Chris Nash will be its next president effective March 5. Nash takes over for outgoing president Lorraine Card, who announced her retirement last December. Having started his career in…
Earnings Watch: Landstar Reports Record Quarterly Revenue, ArcBest Profit Improves
More trucking companies on Wednesday reported surging fourth-quarter earnings and higher profits for the year, including Landstar and ArcBest.
This just in: A Pack of rats at MATS
For the first time ever, rat rods will have a coveted position in Lot J for the annual Paul K. Young (PKY )Truck Beauty Championship.
Canada Senate Panel Says Country Must Get Ready for Autonomous Vehicles
As the U.S. government mulls guidelines for autonomous vehicles that often don’t consider heavy trucks, a Canadian government panel has concluded that our neighbor to the north is ill-prepared for the arrival of autonomous and connected vehicles.
Love’s Expands Speedco Truck Tire Offerings
Love’s Travel Stops is expanding commercial truck tire brand offerings at many of its Speedco locations across the country.