Trucking News

The abrupt shutdown of Yellow Corp. and its subsequent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in the past month not only posed challenges for the company’s 30,000 terminated workers but also created difficulties for customers who hurried to manage the successful delivery of their goods. Furthermore, a recent study revealed that the closure of the nearly century-old […]

WASHINGTON — The Department of Transportation is suggesting fresh regulations aimed at promoting the utilization of seat belts by individuals riding in cars and trucks, even those occupying the rear seats. The novel regulations put forth by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration would mandate vehicle manufacturers to install supplementary seat belt reminder systems for

Following four consecutive weeks of rapid rises, the average national price for diesel experienced a slight increase. It climbed by 1.1 cents per gallon, reaching a total of $4.389 per gallon. These figures are based on data provided by the Energy Information Administration and were released on August 21st. Highlights The average price for a gallon

The American Trucking Associations reported that truck tonnage in July experienced a 3% decrease when compared to the same month in 2022. This decline marks the fifth consecutive year-over-year decrease in truck tonnage. This trend highlights the ongoing softness in the freight market, indicating that the demand for trucking services continues to be sluggish. “Headwinds

Anticipate increased congestion beginning the latter part of next week, as numerous Americans fit in an additional road excursion during the extended Labor Day weekend. “Most travelers will leave on Thursday or Friday before Labor Day to take advantage of the long holiday weekend,” said Paula Twidale, Senior Vice President of AAA Travel. “Domestically, the

Proposed revisions to Pennsylvania’s skills evaluation for commercial driver licenses are anticipated to enhance accessibility for aspiring truck drivers while maintaining road safety, as affirmed by officials overseeing local training and assessment programs. These updated criteria will also bring alterations to the licensing procedure for school bus drivers, potentially alleviating the persistent scarcity of such

Old Dominion Freight Line, a major player in less than truckload transportation, has proposed a deal worth $1.5 billion to acquire Yellow Corp.’s extensive network of 169 terminals across the country. This offer surpasses the previous bid of $1.3 billion put forth by their competitor, Estes Express Lines. Yellow Corp., currently undergoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy

A significant shift has occurred in the legal proceedings involving individuals suspected of orchestrating staged truck accidents within the New Orleans region. This twist comes mere weeks prior to a crucial sentencing event linked to the case. Breaking a year-long hiatus in fresh indictments that were not accompanied by corresponding guilty pleas, the U.S. attorney

Estes Express Lines has positioned itself at the forefront of potential buyers for the 169 terminals owned by the insolvent less-than-truckload competitor, Yellow Corp. This move was solidified when Estes committed to a preliminary bid of $1.3 billion, as disclosed during a court proceeding on August 17th. However, Estes has decided against extending a $230

Kodiak Robotics, a company specializing in self-driving trucks, and Pilot Company, which manages travel centers in North America, have jointly unveiled their first-ever truckport. This facility is situated at the Pilot travel center in Villa Rica, Georgia. Its primary purpose is to provide a base for Kodiak to initiate and conclude the journeys of its