New bill aims to protect truckers from scammers 

A new bill introduced in the U.S. House by one Republican and one Democrat would put the brakes on companies that try to intimidate truckers into paying for federal services that are offered for free.

Forward Air said it is looking to sell its intermodal division and two other units and is facing a potential $250 million revenue hit from the loss of a significant customer.

U.S. trucking activity remained steady in April, after increasing 1% in March, according to the American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted for-hire tonnage index.

Averitt announced it is building a new regional campus in Louisville, Ky. The expansion will allow the Tennessee-based fleet to add 64 associates over the next four years and retain 182 associates who work at the existing Louisville location.

Richard Munkittrick says trucking has never stopped feeling natural, even after 42 years behind the wheel. The award-winning Bushell Transport truck driver estimates has covered between 3-4 million miles, much of it in specialized and oversized freight.

Kenworth Sales Company has appointed Mike Carwile as president, effective July 1.

Harbor Logistics has appointed Scott Auslund as CEO and CMC announced that Joseph Pignataro has been promoted to chief financial officer. In addition, Clarios appointed Alexander van Laack as chief technology officer.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is making $3 billion available for states to invest in aging bridge infrastructure. The money is part of the Federal Highway Administration’s Bridge Investment Program (BIP).