Hiring Our Heroes Award Goes to Army Vet Brandon Meredith
Army vet Brandon Meredith, a tank truck driver with Slay Transportation, was awarded a silver Kenworth T680 Signature Edition truck as the 2023 winner of the Hiring Our Heroes initiative.
December 15, 2023Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Data Collection and New Technology Bring ADAS Improvements
The technology powering advanced driver assistance systems is continuing to improve, laying the groundwork for more autonomous driving and creating significant safety and maintenance benefits.
December 15, 2023ATA Leaders See Shared Emissions Challenges With EU
American Trucking Associations CEO Chris Spear said European transportation leaders are facing regulatory challenges similar to those confronting U.S. fleets.
December 14, 2023Wyoming to Add 365 Truck Parking Spaces on I-80
The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $26.6 million grant to Wyoming to build 365 truck parking spaces along Interstate 80 in Evanston.
December 14, 202360 Seconds: It's Not Too Early for Winterization
The primary goal, experts say, is to never be surprised by an early winter storm and keep fleets running. Prepare for anything your drivers and your trucks might need.
December 14, 2023Rush Enterprises Boss Anticipates Truck Sales Slowdown
SAN ANTONIO — Rush Enterprises CEO W.M. “Rusty” Rush anticipates a slowdown in truck sales next year, with the industry steadily catching up on its backlog of orders.
December 14, 2023November Medium-Duty Sales Rise 6.1% Year-Over-Year
U.S. retail sales for medium-duty trucks rose 6.1% year-over-year in November, bouncing back after the first decrease in seven months in October, according to Wards Intelligence data.
December 13, 2023Michael French Named Grand Champion in Technician Event
SAN ANTONIO — Rush Enterprises technician Michael French was named grand champion by his company during a vehicle maintenance competition Dec. 12.
December 13, 2023Class 8 Sales Fall for Fourth Consecutive Month in November
Class 8 retail truck sales in November fell year-over-year for a fourth consecutive month, Wards Intelligence data showed.
December 13, 2023Whiting to Make Lightweight Doors for Green Delivery Trucks
New York state economic development incentives helped persuade Whiting Door Manufacturing Corp. to invest $4 million to expand its Akron facility.
December 13, 2023