Stemco expands Michigan plant to boost kingpin production

Stemco has completed a major expansion of its manufacturing facility in Millington, Mich., adding approximately 20,000 sq.-ft. of operational space to increase production capacity for its Kaiser kingpins and…

American Eagle Transport names new president, operations VP

American Eagle Transport has announced two senior leadership appointments as the Gulf Coast-based oilfield transportation and logistics provider looks to expand its operations and market presence. The company…

SPOT MARKET TRENDS: Spot rates rose in May, but cooled in most recent week

Spot market rates continued to trend upward in May but have cooled in the most recent week ended June 19. The softening marked the end of a remarkable…

C.H. Robinson acquires DeSpir Logistics for $75 million

C.H. Robinson announced it has acquired DeSpir Logistics, a specialized provider of secure transportation solutions and cargo escort services for high-value freight.

DOT releases $1.86 billion in emergency relief funds

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced $1.86 billion in emergency relief funding to help states accelerate critical infrastructure repairs needed following recent natural disasters and other catastrophic events. …

Bill aims to prevent ELD edits from happening overseas

New legislation introduced in the U.S. House would prevent foreign-based dispatchers from manipulating electronic logging device (ELD) records.  On June 22, Reps. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Dave Taylor…

FMCSA says paper copy of ELD owner’s manual no longer needed

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published a final rule rescinding a regulation requiring truck drivers to keep a copy of the owner’s manual for their electronic logging…

Illinois Tollway proposes 30% toll hike on trucks as part of $26.5B capital plan

Trucking companies moving freight through one of North America’s busiest transportation hubs could soon face significantly higher toll costs under a proposed US$26.5-billion infrastructure program unveiled by the Illinois…

Saia adds Midwest terminals in Minnesota and Missouri

LTL carrier Saia has expanded its Midwest network with the opening of new terminals in Duluth, Minn., and Columbia, Mo., as the company continues to grow its national freight…

Trucks in Idaho to be allowed to travel up to 80 mph  

Heavy-duty trucks in Idaho will be allowed to travel as fast as 80 miles per hour after a new state law goes into effect on July 1.  The…

US gas prices dip below $4 but remain 25% higher than last year

The average U.S. price for a gallon of gas has dropped below $4, hitting a level not seen since the first full month of the war with Iran and…

AAA: 61.4 million people to travel by car over July 4 week

AAA projects 61.4 million people will travel at least 50 miles by car over the July 4th week, nearly the same number as last year. About 85% of Americans traveling for Independence Day are expected…

Volvo Autonomous trucks begin hauling freight for AVI-SPL in Texas

Volvo Autonomous Solutions has added another commercial customer to its growing autonomous trucking portfolio, launching freight operations for technology solutions provider AVI-SPL between Dallas and Houston. The operation…

Used Class 8 retail sales fall 13% in May: ACT Research

U.S. same-dealer used Class 8 truck retail sales fell 13% in May compared to April, according to preliminary data from ACT Research. The decline was steeper than historical…

WIX Filters donates $44,500 for Future Farmers of America

WIX Filters awarded $44,500 to local Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters through its annual box top fundraising program, a 51% increase from the amount raised last year.