TravelCenters of America announced it is offering certified used truck and trailer inspections through its TA Truck Service network to provide both the reseller and the customer with an overall view of the equipment at the time the inspection was completed.

The forklift industry is launching its first-ever Forklift Industry Summit as growth in their deployment accelerates at distribution centers and warehouses nationwide. The summit, hosted by UniCarriers Americas Corp., is scheduled for Oct. 10-12 at the Intercontinental Hotel Miami.

Minnesota Transportation Commissioner Charlie Zelle announced April 4 that $1.1 billion will be dedicated to state road and bridge projects that will be worked on throughout the year.

Diversified motor carrier Schneider announced Stephen Bruffett will join the company as chief financial officer, effective April 29.

American Trucking Associations has hired Dan Horvath to serve as its new director of safety policy, according to an April 4 announcement.

Transport Topics collected Azbee Awards of Excellence in seven categories — including gold for best website redesign — April 4 as 2018 winners were announced by the American Society of Business Publication Editors for the Mid-Atlantic Region.

North American Class 8 truck orders erupted in March to surpass 46,000. That was more than double the volume compared with a year earlier, and remaining production slots for later this year are fast disappearing, ACT Research Co. reported.

Mobile application developer Trucker Path has entered the electronic logging device market as enforcement of the federal ELD mandate tightens.