Trucking News

Volvo made a significant announcement on Thursday, revealing their ambitious plans to introduce self-driving truck operations in Texas. The company’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary, Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.), opened new offices in Fort Worth as part of their strategic initiative to establish autonomous freight corridors. These corridors will connect Dallas Fort Worth to El Paso and […]

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced that this year’s Operation Safe Driver Week will take place from July 9 to 15. This special law enforcement motor vehicle safety effort aims to address unsafe driving behaviors exhibited by both commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle drivers. Throughout the week, law enforcement officers in

In an exciting collaboration, Kenworth Truck Company has stepped forward to support one of country music’s most prominent bands by gifting them a brand new big rig for their highly anticipated 2023 tour. The renowned truck manufacturer, Kenworth, revealed on June 2nd that they will be providing Alabama, the legendary country group, with their very

Attention motorists traveling on Interstate 75 near Detroit next week, please be prepared for potential traffic delays and a detour. Starting at 9 p.m. on Friday, June 9, construction crews will be shutting down both directions of I-75 from US-24 to Saginaw Road. This closure is necessary for the demolition of the Davisburg Road bridge

Truckers hauling freight along the southern and eastern coasts should prepare themselves for what the National Weather Service forecasts as a “near normal” Atlantic hurricane season, officially starting on June 1 and extending until November 30. During this period, drivers may encounter disruptions caused by an estimated total of 12 to 17 named storms, characterized

The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently released the results of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck campaign that took place from May 16 to May 18, 2023. This campaign spanned across the United States, Canada, and Mexico and focused on two main areas: anti-lock braking systems (ABS) violations and cargo securement

In a recent development, an Ohio man named Gurtej Singh, also known as Gary Bhullar, has been indicted on multiple charges pertaining to a sophisticated cargo theft scheme. The indictment, issued on May 18, 2023, by a grand jury in Ohio, includes accusations of conspiracy to steal from interstate shipments, stealing from interstate shipments, and

On Tuesday, the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) marked a significant milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for an enhanced commercial vehicle parking facility. Located in West Memphis, Arkansas, the newly expanded truck parking area is positioned on the westbound side of I-40, just west of mile marker 275. https://www.facebook.com/thecityofwestmemphis/posts/670893598412022 The truck parking area was formerly

A recent study by Lytx Inc. reveals that major metropolitan areas, particularly those near airports, are among the riskiest places to drive in the United States. The study, presented in Lytx’s fifth annual “State of the Data” report for trucks and vehicle fleets, utilized the Lytx Driver Safety Program and analyzed over 36 billion miles

Estes Express Lines recently marked the inauguration of its advanced terminal in Banning, California, signaling the company’s expansion on the West Coast. Based in Richmond, Virginia, Estes Express Lines celebrated the opening of this state-of-the-art facility. Situated on a sprawling 39-acre plot, the terminal is conveniently positioned around 30 miles east of Riverside, near Interstate