Women In Trucking annual conference online Nov. 12-13

Like numerous other trucking industry events, shows, and meetings, Women In Trucking has moved its annual conference online. WIT announced recently its sixth annual Accelerate! Conference & Expo will be held online Nov. 12-13. The association said …

Top drivers win $25,000 in Driver of the Year contests

The search is about to begin for the best company driver and the best owner-operator in North America. Nominations open Saturday, Aug. 1 for the Truckload Carrier Association’s contests to recognize the best drivers. Truckers News joins TCA in th…

Now’s the time to vote for your favorite custom truck

Voting is open for this year’s virtual Overdrive’s Pride & Polish competition. Dozens of readers submitted photos that make up 92 entries in one or more of seven categories: Working Bobtail, 2013 and earlier Working Bobtail, 2014-2021 Working Combo…

COVID-19’s Impact on Tolling for Commercial Fleets

The rise of all-electronic tolling across the United States, which has accelerated due to COVID-19 concerns with cash payments and toll booth interactions, has resulted in new challenges for commercial fleets, especially if they are heavy toll facility…

What Can Autonomy Do for the Middle Mile?

The middle mile in the supply chain is ripe for efficiency gains, while its repeatable routes make it a fit for early autonomous transportation adoption. Gatik’s Sam Saad explains when, how, and why.

WIT honors truckers with photo contest

PLOVER, Wisc. – HERoes of the Highway is the subject of this year’s photo contest being organized by Women In Trucking (WIT). “We are inspired by your hero-like strength, not only during these challenging times, but always,” the association said in an …

Lordstown Motors Corp. to List on NASDAQ

Lordstown will list on NASDAQ through a merger with DiamondPeak Holdings Corp. The EV maker has received more than 27,000 pre-orders for its Endurance electric pickup, primarily from commercial fleet customers.

James Burgess’ 2020 Freightliner Coronado

The rig is powered by a 500-hp Detroit with an Eaton 13-speed with 3:42 rears. He hasn’t done much custom work with the truck other than some chrome gauge bezels, buttons, interior lighting and matching shifter and brake handles.