Transportation News
Trucking Charity Donates to Urban Disaster Response Team
The Trucking Cares Foundation donated $25,000 to Virginia Task Force 1, a leading disaster response team, American Trucking Associations’ charitable arm said June 2.
June 5, 2023Crossword Puzzle Solution for June 5, 2023
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the June 5, 2023 print edition.
June 5, 2023GM to Devote $1 Billion to Michigan Heavy-Duty Truck Plants
FLINT, Mich. — General Motors Co. will invest more than $1 billion in two of its plants to prepare for production of next-generation heavy-duty trucks, the Detroit automaker announced.
June 5, 2023Mississippi Welcomes Warehouse, Transport Hub
Gov. Tate Reeves has welcomed a $64 million venture between a Mississippi-based trucking company and a cold-storage logistics firm to build a warehouse and transportation hub.
June 5, 2023ATRI Assesses Impact of Marijuana Use on Trucking
More than 100,000 truck drivers have been removed from the industry in the past three years due to positive marijuana tests, and most have not returned, an ATRI study shows.
June 5, 2023Dozens of Dangerous Rail Crossings Will Be Eliminated
The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded more than $570 million in Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program funding to 32 states to improve safety.
June 5, 2023Logistics Excels in Cincinnati DMA
The Cincinnati region is growing in stature as a leading transportation and logistics hub. According to BE NKY, between 2015 and 2020, the transportation and logistics sector was responsible for more than 85% of all jobs created in the region. This is projected to grow 28% through 2025.
June 5, 2023Sponsored ContentBoost Recruiting by Evaluating Driver Pay
Remaining competitive in today's driver market has proven to be a challenge. There have been notable changes in trends and best practices that have significantly impacted recruiting departments. Factors such as guaranteed pay and the rise of regional routes offering regular home time have transformed the recruitment landscape.
June 5, 2023Sponsored Content2023 State Championships
Images from 2023 state truck driving championships across the county as truck drivers qualify for the 2023 National Truck Driving and Step Van Driving Championships in Columbus, Ohio.
June 2, 2023Walmart Announces Sustainability Initiatives
Walmart announced June 1 it will take steps to reduce the amount of plastic and cardboard it puts in the waste stream from online orders and reduce vehicle emissions from delivery of packages.
June 2, 2023