New ConMet App Looks to Expedite Freight Mobility
ORLANDO, Fla. — ConMet announced a set of technology tools for improving communication and efficiency industrywide Feb. 26.
February 26, 2023J.B. Hunt Driver Andrew Waits Named Goodyear Highway Hero
ORLANDO, Fla. — J.B. Hunt driver Andrew Waits of Tacoma, Wash., who helped save the life of an unconscious motorcyclist, was named the 38th winner of the Highway Hero Award presented by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
February 26, 2023Michelin Launches Sustainability-Focused Fleet Management Brand
ORLANDO, Fla. — Michelin launched a fleet management brand focused on improving sustainability in commercial trucking, the company announced Feb. 26. The Michelin Connected Fleet brand brings a portfolio of data-driven solutions to the industry.
February 26, 2023California Faces Rare Blizzard in Latest Extreme Weather
An exceptionally cold winter storm buffeting California brought snow to coastal hills that rarely see it, shut major highways near Los Angeles and Santa Cruz and knocked out power to more than 110,000 homes and businesses.
February 24, 2023Work Proposals Sought in Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project
Kentucky and Ohio issued a call for construction and design proposals to fast-track the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project.
February 24, 2023Ohio Derailment Prompts Congressional Panels’ Review of Freight Rail
Transportation committees on Capitol Hill are planning in-depth examinations of the circumstances surrounding the derailment this month of a freight train in Ohio.
February 23, 2023Ice Storm Cuts Power, Scraps Flights, Coats Roads
More than 800,000 homes and businesses across the upper Midwest were in the dark on the morning of Feb. 23 after a dangerous ice storm coated roads and knocked down power lines.
February 23, 2023Ohio Rep. Bob Latta Touts AV Tech’s Safety Potential
Ohio Republican Rep. Bob Latta pointed to the potential for considering legislation regarding autonomous vehicle technology during this session of Congress.
February 22, 2023FleetForce Prepares Launch of New CDL Training Centers
FleetForce Truck Driving School finalized a market expansion totaling six new training program centers in Florida, the driver training company announced Feb. 21.
February 21, 2023Iowa Has New Overweight Permit Law for Emergencies
Iowa has a new law on its books allowing state and local officials to exempt overweight permits from load limits so truckers can move heavier loads in emergencies.
February 21, 2023