Trucking Company News
The president of an Illinois trucking company is calling the recently passed toll hike a “miserable blow" for his company and other companies like his. The state of Illinois passed a bill on October 31st that will...
The trucking company involved in a recent crash involving a roadside officer in Indiana earlier this week says that the driver involved is “a really really good driver” as they cooperate with the investigation. Indiana State Police...
Tesla semi gets slight redesign update before true production has even started
The Tesla semi truck has already gotten a slight redesign and update before the true production of the electric CMV has even started. The Tesla...
Truck driver of 20 years starts GoFundMe to help start his own trucking company
A truck driver of 20 years has started a GoFundMe in hopes of buying his own truck and starting his own trucking company. Former truck...
Texas trucking company plans 74 permanent layoffs after losing ⅓ of its contracts
A Texas trucking company has reported 74 permanent layoffs will take place before the end of the year thanks to contract loss and insurance...
TA roadside assistance suspended until further notice for safety review
TravelCenters of America has suspended its roadside assistance services indefinitely as it reviews safety protocol. TA issued a notice announcing the safety review, which has...
Immigrant drivers are victims exploited by foreign “cheater” trucking companies putting “good companies” out of business, company owner says
An Illinois trucking company owner says that many immigrant drivers are victims of exploitation by foreign “cheater” trucking companies that are breaking laws and...
Midwestern trucking VP blames freight recession on illegal immigrant drivers
A midwestern trucking VP says that the freight recession is at least partially caused by illegal immigrants drivers underbidding loads. Mike Kucharski, co-owner and vice...
PHOENIX ELD removed from FMCSA list of approved devices
The PHOENIX ELD has been removed from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s list of approved devices. The PHOENIX ELD was removed on October 23rd...
52 truck company ceases operations, citing “simply unprecedented” market conditions
A Washington trucking company has announced its closing, citing “simply unprecedented” market conditions over the last few years. Elder Logistics in Puyallup, Washington announced the...
Cross-border trucking officials see first holiday freight surge of the season
Mexican trucking officials say that the first holiday freight surge of the season is upon us despite a significant drop over the last year. Vice...
Trump nails down heavy truck tariff details “essential for national and economic security”
Details regarding the heavy truck tariff have been outlined by President Trump and deemed "essential for national and economic security.” Medium and heavy duty trucks...
End of trucking company’s 30-year partnership with Mercedes-Benz will affect 200 trucking jobs in Alabama
The end of a 30-year partnership between Averitt and Mercedes-Benz will affect 200 trucking jobs in Alabama starting New Year’s Eve. Averitt has announced that...
Aurora granted exemption from reflective triangles for autonomous trucks in wake of lawsuit against FMCSA
Aurora says it has been granted an exemption from reflective triangles for its autonomous vehicles by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The autonomous driving...