According to a study recently done by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, there are not enough truck parking spots to go around in Minnesota. With more than 26,000 truck trips around the state every day, there are only 4,846 available parking spots. MnDOT handles 14% off the available spaces while…
Reducing emissions in this industry can be tricky, but there are companies out there who are doing their part to help lower the numbers. There are electric trucks out there giving off zero emissions, and there are biofuel trucks out there cutting their emissions substantially. Nearly 60% of emissions come…
Hino Trucks has just announced its partnership with NFL team Los Angeles Rams. They will be the official commercial truck for the Rams and will work together to create an authentic experience for their fan base in Southern California. Hino will be present in-stadium and across the Rams media platforms…
Transportes Monroy Schiavon (TMS), a leading carrier in Mexico, is planning on expanding its operations to and from the U.S. by using Fr8Hub’s digital cross-border freight service. Also, by adding to Fr8Hub’s carrier network, their fleet will be available to match with other loads around Mexico. With this new software,…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Mack Trucks is showing its support. At its World Headquarters in Greensboro, N.C., they have a pink Mack Anthem truck on display. Nicknamed the “Pink Lady” by employees, Mack made this one-of-a-kind truck to increase awareness of this annual campaign and one of…
There seems to be a trend going around these days where cities are banning trucks from parking in residential neighborhoods. In some extreme cases, trucks are being banned from parking anywhere in the city and must use designated truck parking only. In Richmond, Indiana, the Common Council voted 8-1 against…
During the ATA Management Conference & Exhibit, Mack trucks announced that it will continue its support of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Workforce Heroes program. This includes the donation of a Mack Anthem 70-inch Stand Up Sleeper model with a unique camouflage-styled wrap. The truck has visited 9 locations across…
Plus.ai is teaming up with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to test autonomous trucks in Minnesota’s tough winter conditions. The provider of self-driving trucking technology will be using MnROAD’s cold-weather pavement testing facility. To get the full-scale of preparing autonomous vehicles for roads, testing in all climates is imperative to…
For the ninth year in a row, U.S. Xpress has been named a Green Supply Chain Partner by Inbound Logistics. Being a Green Supply Chain Partner means that U.S. Xpress is a company leading the way in green logistics initiatives and sustainability in the transportation industry. They are continuously improving…
To the Eastern Maine Community College in Bangor, Maine, Pike Industries has donated a 2006 International Eagle diesel truck. This donation will replace the current 1992 model students are working on. With the upgrades in technology this new truck supplies, the students will be able to work with more modern…