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The labor union that represents striking employees at Mack Trucks facilities in three states is presenting fresh contract requests that the company deems “impractical.” Mack Trucks released a statement last week, stating that the United Auto Workers (UAW) have put forth new contract demands that seem to negate the progress made in months of prior […]

According to data from the Energy Information Administration published on October 23rd, the price of a gallon of diesel fuel in the United States increased by 10.1 cents, reaching $4.545 per gallon. This rise comes after a previous decline in prices. Highlights Over the past month, the average cost of a gallon of diesel fuel

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. released its third-quarter financial results on October 19, showing a significant 69% decrease in earnings compared to the same period last year. Interestingly, while their profits took a hit, their total revenue actually went up. The truckload carrier, headquartered in Phoenix, reported a net income attributable to its operations of $60.2

Interstate Health has recently established a fresh medical facility in Port Wentworth, Georgia, designed to cater to the healthcare needs of a diverse group of individuals, including commercial drivers, local residents, and transportation professionals who frequently visit the area. Situated on the grounds of the Port Fuel Center at the junction of Grange Road and

Love’s Travel Stops unveiled the launch of a fresh retail outlet in Nogales, Arizona, last Thursday. This new establishment boasts a spacious area exceeding 14,000 square feet and can be found adjacent to I-19 at 739 E. Frontage Rd., Suite A, within Santa Cruz County. The amenities available at the new store comprise: McDonald’s and

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has unveiled the schedules for upcoming truck inspection and enforcement operations in the coming year. Here’s the essential information you should be aware of. CVSA Releases CMV Blitz Schedule International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 14 — 16, 2024. Roadcheck is a compliance, enforcement and educational initiative that is described as

Convoy Inc., a trucking startup based in Seattle and backed by investors like Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, is set to reduce its workforce by hundreds of employees in the upcoming days. This strategic move is part of their plan to attract potential buyers. The company, previously hailed as the “Uber for trucking,” has already

In September, there was a 7.7% increase in the sales of medium-duty trucks in the retail sector compared to the same period last year, as reported by Wards Intelligence. The overall retail sales of trucks falling within Classes 4-7 reached 20,216 units, marking the sixth consecutive month of year-over-year growth and the seventh for the

Sweden’s Volvo Group disclosed that it experienced a modest increase in deliveries but a decrease in truck orders during the third quarter. This shift in performance is attributed to the company’s proactive measures in anticipation of a decelerating market in 2024. Volvo is leading the way among the four major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in

The U.S. trucking sector has faced a challenging year, and this is evident in the findings of a significant yearly survey regarding key worries. In the “Critical Issues In the Trucking Industry – 2023” survey, conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute and revealed during the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference and Exhibition in Austin,