As one of the fastest growing businesses in Chattanooga, Tenn., Arrive Logistics is planning a major expansion with its announcement of raising $25 million. This freight brokerage company got their start in 2014 and has doubled its revenue every year since. They already announced a $3.6 million dollar expansion in…
With its new Project Cargo Management Division in place, PGT Trucking now offers services that include heavy loads, high-volume, valuable, legal flatbeds, multiple shipments of multifaceted goods, and specialized equipment. Customers using this new program will have access to an account manager who will help with problems and priorities, logistics…
After California passed it, Oregon truckers are plotting a strategy as the cap-and-trade bill may come into fruition. This bill puts a cap on how much greenhouse gas is emitted into the atmosphere for a given region. Over time, these caps are tightened, leading to smaller amounts of emissions being…
TuSimple, the autonomous trucking company, and Pima Community College of Tucson, Ariz., have joined forces and created a new certificate program. This program, titled the “Autonomous Vehicle Driver and Operations Specialist,” begins in September. In order to continue building knowledge about driving a truck, a Class A Commercial Driver’s License…
This past weekend, Rushville, IN., had a series of nine tornadoes rip through some of its counties leaving a path of destruction. In this path was Fraley and Schilling Trucking, which caught some footage of a tornado forming in the distance, followed by heavy winds and debris. In this article…
By providing fuel discounts to drivers and fleets, including independently owned, small, and mid-sized fleets, Konexial is leveling the playing field when it comes to saving money on fuel. This program will give instant savings on fuel at approximately 500 locations across the United States. There is no sign up…
During the week of June 17-20, more then 115 teens will attend a hands-on and educational retreat at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va., about the importance of becoming responsible and safe drivers. They will be learning about the consequences of poor driving behaviors, reducing crash risks, how to influence…
California is on a path to reduce its greenhouse-gas emissions. Ultimately, the goal is to have all forms of transportation in California be zero-emission vehicles. There is currently a small percentage of hybrid or electric heavy-duty trucks driving California’s roads while the majority are running on diesel. State officials see…
In order to build self-driving trucks, one needs to hire real drivers who help figure out how the trucks are driven. Starsky Robotics now currently has a 36 truck fleet along with 3 autonomous trucks which are monitored and driven by drivers. They also employ office workers who know how…
There is a driver shortage in the trucking industry and finding drug-free drivers could be adding to that issue, especially for those states who now allow the usage of marijuana. One of the main concerns in this industry is safety, and having unimpaired drivers is vital to that safety. The…