Volvo Trucks has signed a letter of intent to sell 1,000 electric trucks, the largest commercial order to date for Volvo, between now and 2030 to Holcim. Photo: Volvo Group Volvo Trucks has signed a letter of intent to sell […]

HDT-Canva Image from Bison photos Some 23 years ago, Bison Transport believed that compliance with safety regulations would indeed make them a safer fleet. But it wasn’t working, says Garth Pitzel, associate vice president of safety and driver development at […]

On Tuesday, Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement (MVE) took to Facebook to highlight. recent traffic stop involving a badly damaged semi trailer. In the May 23 post, Iowa DOT MVE said: “Driving at night has it’s benefits. Less traffic is […]

A big rig overturned on Interstate 4 in Florida on Tuesday morning, creating traffic backups.  The accident happened on May 23rd in Orange County on I-4 east at the John Young Parkway overpass at about 6 a.m. EDT.  Click Orlando […]

History Of The Owner-Operator The role of the owner-operator in the trucking industry has a long and complex history, closely tied to the broader economic and regulatory history of transportation in the United States. Here’s a brief overview: Early 20th […]

Welcome to our Comprehensive Trucking Industry Glossary. This extensive collection of terms and definitions has been curated to provide valuable insights into the unique language of the trucking industry. Whether you’re a newcomer seeking to familiarize yourself with common jargon, […]

Over the past year, public policy and new funding have shifted more emphasis on building the zero-emissions commercial vehicle market, according to the fourth annual State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief. The annual report from clean-energy consultants Gladstein, Neandross & […]

ACT Research reports the supply and demand dynamics in the freight market are beginning to recover. Its recent data suggests demand fundamentals improving and capacity starting to tighten may signal the industry is approaching the bottom of the freight cycle. […]

Truck drivers in Washington state will soon have increased access to bathroom facilities thanks to new legislation. On May 4, 2023, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed into law HB 1457. The law requires that a shipper or consignee “must allow […]