The four major West Coast ports reported significantly higher volumes to open the new year.
February 29, 2024Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics
Higher Container Volumes Signal Strong Start to New Year
Business, Equipment
Peterbilt Adds Two Low-Roof Auto Hauler Configurations
Peterbilt unveiled two new configurations for car carrier cabs, the Model 567 UltraLow Roof Day Cab and the Model 589 UltraLow Roof 58-inch Sleeper.
February 28, 2024Business, Equipment
First Yellow Trucks and Trailers Up for Auction March 5
Selling off the assets of bankrupt less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp. is set to take another step when the first rolling stock will be up for auction soon.
February 28, 2024Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous
TMC Sessions to Highlight Vehicle Spec’ing
American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council is set to explore the importance of proper spec’ing during its annual conference starting March 4.
February 28, 2024Business, Technology, Equipment
Range Energy Raises $23.5 Million in New Financing
Electric trailer startup Range Energy raised $23.5 million in new financing as it seeks to take advantage of government incentives for decarbonizing transportation.
February 28, 2024Business, Equipment, Logistics
Covenant’s Duncan Named Recruiter of the Year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Matthew Duncan of Covenant Logistics was named the 2023 Transport Topics Recruiting Professional of the Year at Conversion Interactive Agency's annual event.
February 26, 2024Business, Technology, Equipment, TCA
Ford Pauses F-150 Lightning Shipments
Ford Motor Co. has paused shipments of the 2024 F-150 Lightning pickup truck as part of a longer-than-expected quality check process.
February 26, 2024Business, Equipment, Logistics
Recruiting Leaders Say Demand for Truck Drivers Still Strong
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Most companies attending the Recruitment & Retention Conference say they have held on to their human resource professionals as trucking endures the freight recession.
February 23, 2024Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Five Questions: Chris DeMillo, Leonard's Express
Chris DeMillo was promoted to vice president of information technology in September after holding several IT positions since joining the company in 2005.
February 23, 2024Government, Equipment, Safety, Logistics
Los Angeles Port Head Says Chinese Cranes Pose Security Risk
The head of the port of Los Angeles said Chinese-made cranes pose a potential risk to national security, but a shortage of alternatives makes it challenging to address the vulnerability.
February 23, 2024