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Rising diesel prices putting the pinch on small, independent truckers
Diesel gas prices have soared to new heights across the country, putting the squeeze on small trucking firms and
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Ryder and Waymo partner for national autonomous truck maintenance
Ryder System and Waymo Via have formed a partnership to provide best-in-class maintenance for Class 8 autonomous trucks to


Former rocket scientist claims to have a solution for semi-truck rollovers
Mechanical engineer Steve Krug, founder of startup Axicle Engineering, developed a fifth-wheel tractor anti-roll system (TARS) that senses a


Carriers look overseas to address truck driver shortage
Facing a years-long shortage of drivers, American trucking firms are now looking beyond the U.S. to put drivers behind


Infrastructure bill aims to address crumbling infrastructure
While Congress continues to debate a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, members of the trucking industry see the legislation as
AM Best Upgrades Issuer Credit Rating of National Independent Truckers Insurance Company, A RRG
OLDWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “bbb+” (Good) from “bbb” (Good)


Trucking industry sees spike in unscheduled roadside maintenance in first quarter
A report from the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) and FleetNet America found an industry-wide increase


As gasoline prices rise, trucking industry struggles to meet demand
With more and more Americans returning to the open road this summer, gas prices have risen above $3 per


Congress considering truck safety as part of overall infrastructure legislation currently in the negotiation phase
Trucking safety is on the agenda in Washington where the Senate, House and White House continue to wrangle over


Higher trucking costs contributing to increased prices across the board
Higher prices to move goods across the country, coupled with a shortage of semi-conductors used in the production of


More than 100 companies and organizations are putting their weight behind proposed federal legislation that would allow truck drivers under 21 to transport loads across state lines.
More than 100 companies and organizations are putting their weight behind proposed federal legislation that would allow truck drivers


Battle lines drawn for proposed Insurance Act legislation that would increase insurance minimums for nation’s motor carriers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-Illinois) recently reintroduced Insurance Act legislation that would tie minimum insurance requirements


Ninth Circuit upholds California’s preemption on meal and rest break rules
The United States Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit last month upheld the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) authority