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Panel to look at future of trucking equipment, technology
Trucking equipment and technology is ever changing. That has been especially evident of late, as major truck manufacturers have

Facing July 31 deadline, Congress still looking at long-term solution
Congress continued to maneuver over surface transportation policy and funding, making some progress on legislation as the countdown continued

ATA calls for highway funding solution
As Congress continues to pass short term funding solutions for transportation, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) is asking for

Teen Truck Drivers Under Consideration
WASHINGTON — Parents may hesitate to hand teens the keys to the family car, but Congress is proposing to

FedEx agrees to pay $227 million to short-changed workers
A $227 million settlement has been reached with more than 2,000 past and present FedEx workers in California who

Mack Trucks announces new refuse model
At the recent WasteExpo 2015, Mack Trucks introduced its highly anticipated Mack LR low-entry cab over refuse model, built

ATA welcomes electronic stability control mandate announcement
American Trucking Associations (ATA) said it welcomed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announcement that it would soon

Hampton Roads truckers group opposes terminal appointment system
A group representing local trucking companies has told the Virginia Port Authority it will oppose a container-terminal appointment system

Trucking adds another 8,600 jobs, could hit 8-year employment high
The for-hire trucking industry’s employment numbers in May rallied following two months of slow or no growth, adding 8,600

Industry advocates decry new inspection procedures
California trucking industry advocates say they are concerned new inspection procedures for vital equipment have added unnecessary delays to

Companies announce new products for trucking logistics
California-based Trucker Path and New York-based Transfix both announced new products for the rapidly emerging trucking logistics market, according

Cargo thefts on the upswing
Cargo theft in the U.S. is trending up when compared with first-quarter 2014, according to a new report from