1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (263+ words) WASHINGTON " In honor of the hard work and commitment of professional technicians who keep the freight industry rolling, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and its Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) have scheduled this year's National Technician Appreciation Week (NTAW) for…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (159+ words) For the first time in several weeks, the national average price of diesel has fallen. According to the US Energy Information Administration, the average price for a gallon of diesel fell nationally from $5. 643 to $5. 608. According to an Associated Press report…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (219+ words) Whether on the road or in a show, this rig turns heads anywhere it goes. Owner-operator Zach Strayer of Spencerville, Ohio, proudly presents his 2023 Peterbilt 389, affectionately known as the Notorious P. I. G. This powerful rig is equipped with an X15 Cummins engine, producing…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (191+ words) The Trucker. com WASHINGTON "The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is issuing a temporary exemption allowing interstate CDL holders, CLP holders and motor carriers to continue relying on a paper copy of the medical examiner's certificate as proof of…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago  (233+ words) KIRKLAND, Wash. " Kenworth is launching a special'edition paint scheme created in celebration of the Freedom 250 initiative, a nationwide effort honoring the Nation's 250th birthday and highlighting the spirit of American trucking. "This paint scheme is a nod to an important era…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago  (208+ words) The Trucker. com " FTR's Trucking Conditions Index for February rose nearly a full point month over month to a 10. 2 reading " the highest level in four years " due to a further strengthening in freight rates "Extreme volatility in fuel prices " especially…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago  (271+ words) SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. " EV Realty is announcing the opening of its flagship multi-fleet truck charging hub in San Bernardino, Calif. with 76 high-power charging ports and 9 MW of capacity, sufficient to serve over 200 medium- and heavy-duty trucks per day. The site…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (292+ words) STATESBORO, Ga. " Great Dane's Statesboro manufacturing plant is celebrating a production landmark, producing its 25, 000th trailer since the plant opened in 2012. "Building high-quality trailers and reaching this milestone takes an incredible amount of hard work, skill, and collaboration," said Ron Jones,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (159+ words) BRISTOL, Tenn. " Registration is now open for the 44th annual Shell Rotella Super Rigs. The event is returning to the Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn. from June 25 -27. "Drivers across the U. S. and Canada are encouraged to pre-register early to secure a…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (215+ words) Diesel fuel prices continue to rise. The price for a gallon of diesel rose more than 24 cents per gallon from last week, according to the weekly report from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). A gallon of diesel cost $5. 643 this…...