News
FMCSA encourages safe driving around large trucks, buses
FMCSA is working to spread the message of how the general public can safely share the roads with large trucks and buses.
Listen Now
Podcast: Why are shippers making truckers download apps?
Has a shipper asked you to download an app onto your smartphone? This may be to track loads – but it may also be doing a lot more.
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Business, Products & Services
Trucking app seeks to ‘revolutionize the trucking industry’
California-based trucking app company, whose mission is to “revolutionize the trucking industry” for owner-operators, receives $3 million in funding.
Business, Fuel prices, News
A business perspective on rising diesel prices
Diesel prices have hit the transportation industry hard in 2022. Many expect the market to rebound, but will be a challenge in the meantime.
Business
Yellow Corp. optimistic with year of change ahead of it
As it faces a year of terminal and services consolidation and rebranding, Yellow Corp. looks forward to becoming a “super regional” carrier.
Fuel prices, State
States take action on fuel tax relief, tax rebates
States around the country are taking action to provide breaks from fuel taxes for at least certain drivers and relief in other forms.
Equipment
Bridgestone announces new Bandag B713 FuelTech drive tire tread
Bridgestone America’s has launched its new Bandag B713 FuelTech drive tire tread, boasting improved wear life.
Crime & Courts, News
Long list of infractions gets Houston carrier barred
Houston-based Jaypur Logistics LLC has been ordered to cease all trucking operations. FMCSA cites a long list of infractions in the order.
Fuel prices, News
Another record-breaking week
Diesel numbers continue to climb and more records were set this week. According to the EIA report, the national average is now $5.623.
Federal, News
FMCSA grants exemption to Cleveland-Cliffs Steel’s scrap metal drivers
FMCSA has granted another hours of service exemption to Indiana-based company Cleveland-Cliffs Steel.
Opinion
Local events are frontlines of trucking industry ‘info war’
Events like touch-a-truck are perfect for educating people about trucking issues. Here are some Dos and Don’ts of volunteer advocacy work.
News, State, Tolls
Oklahoma bill would delay planned turnpike extension
An Oklahoma bill approved by House and Senate lawmakers would delay construction of the planned South Extension Turnpike in Cleveland County.
