Person sought in shooting of trucker surrenders to police
Driver found on I-269 east of Memphis
Freight volumes fall but spot van, reefer rates stay firm
Spot truckload freight volumes fell a bit during the first week of January compared to previous weeks in December, but rates maintained what momentum they’d had to close out last year. The exception? Inbound van freight to heavy retail markets like Mem…
Judge Says ABC Test Preempted by Federal Law in NFI Case
Another court decision, this time at the state level, has reinforced the trucking industry’s contention that California’s stringent new ABC test restricting independent contractor use is preempted by federal law.
Trimble to acquire Kuebix, creating massive network
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Trimble has announced that it’s acquiring Kuebix, in a deal that it says will connect North America’s largest network of shippers and carriers through a single transportation management system platform. Trimble technologies already …
Zonar app to deliver Cummins over-the-air updates
Zonar is now offering Cummins Connected Software Updates, supporting over-the-air engine updates with the Zonar OTAir app. Details about the required updates for specific engines are offered through a Cummins portal. But the Zonar device is more than a…
Convoy App Adds Lumper Payment Option
Convoy has launched a new service, hassle-free lumper payments that will be available directly in Convoy’s mobile app.
Peterbilt and Dana Announce Medium-Duty Electric Truck Collaboration
Peterbilt Motors Company and Dana today announced their collaboration on electric powertrain development for Peterbilt Model 220EV battery electric vehicles.
DAT brings $68 billion in data to rate forecasting
[caption caption="Truck pricing forecasts are expected to reshape shipper-carrier contract negotiations. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]DAT Solutions is using predictive analytics technology to sift through more than $68 billion in ann…
NGVAmerica Updates Natural Gas Guidance Flyer
NGVAmerica released an updated Natural Gas Vehicle Weight Allowance Guidance flyer for use by interested natural gas fleets across the United States.
One independent’s clearinghouse registration difficulties — and new Pete powering the business
Joe Bielucki on his 2020 Pete 567 and the mistaken impression he and others were under that the January 6 implementation of the drug and alcohol clearinghouse requirements represented a kind of deadline for registering an account as a carrier. Meanwhil…