Trucking Company News
Estes has expanded into the Pacific Northwest with the acquisition of a family-run company out of Washington. The press release announcing the acquisition was published on February 12th. Key Trucking is based out of Kent, Washington. "Our priority...
The Tesla electric semi truck is now priced at a 60% higher cost than initially projected during the 2017 unveiling of the big rig. The Tesla semi was promoted at a cost of $150,000 for the 300...
New Jersey trucking company of 50 years enters super heavy haul market
A New Jersey trucking company of 50 years is entering the super heavy haul market in an expansion effort that will grow the company...
Autonomous trucking bridge planned between BNSF facility and Fort Worth warehouse
An autonomous trucking bridge is slated for completion by the end of the year to “improve freight flow” between a major BNSF intermodal facility...
$300k grant to send “court involved individuals” to trucking school in New Jersey
A recently funded $300,00 grant will soon send “court involved individuals” to trucking school to help them find a career path after their run...
Driver publicly condemned by company & trucking association after operating rig with duct taped windows and mirrors
A truck driver has been publicly condemned by his company and a local trucking association after operating his rig with duct taped windows and...
Former CEO of PAM Transport, former employee named President of Knight Transportation
A former CEO of PAM Transport and former employee has been named the new President of Knight Transportation effective this week. Knight Transportation named Joe...
Police find fired driver with counterfeit bills after he kept company rig to use for his own loads
A truck driver was found with counterfeit money after police tracked him down for keeping a company rig for personal use after being fired...
Trucking company denies bribes for undocumented cargo after receiver calls police on extra boxes in trailer
Police in Ohio are investigating an incident after a receiver called the police on extra boxes inside of a trailer delivering to their facility. Police...
Werner bring plan to add 135 truck and trailer spots to PA planning commission
Werner Enterprises has submitted plans to add 135 truck and trailer spots to the planning commission in Palmer Township. The terminal at 2215 Newlins Mill...
Judge issues temporary pause on NY Thruway processing fees that hand 1% toll increase to truckers
A judge has issued a temporary restraining order pausing newly instated processing fees on the New York State Thruway that result in a 1%...
Dump truck company owner suing construction contractor over “heartbreaking” broken promises to hire him
A dump truck company owner is suing a construction contractor after the company failed to hire his company for a project despite promises to...
Saia consolidates brands under one name for simpler customer experience
Saia Inc. is consolidating its brands under one name to create a simpler experience for its customers. Saia Inc. announced on January 15th that its...
PETA targets trucking company linked to death of lab monkey during transport
PETA is accusing a trucking company of skirting laws and contributing to the death of a lab monkey during its transport of the animals. PETA...