These Proud Professional Drivers set the standard for excellence at PGT Trucking and throughout the industry PGT Trucking, Inc., a leader in the transportation industry, recognized 50 Million Mile Drivers, 100 Safe Drivers and 25 Premier Professionals at their annual awards event held at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on May 20, 2023. These Proud Professional Drivers set […]
Lower fuel costs and slightly stronger utilization partially offset a more negative rate environment as spot rates continued to deteriorate FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for March reflected persistent unfavorable conditions for carriers with a decrease to a reading of -5.83 for the month from -5.17 in February. Lower fuel costs and slightly stronger utilization partially […]
Keys Given to Kenworth T680 Signature Edition Anniversary Truck A Kenworth T680 Signature Edition with a 76-inch high roof sleeper was delivered yesterday to Heartland Express during a special ceremony at Kenworth’s Chillicothe plant. The truck represented the 750,000th truck produced by the plant, which opened in 1974. On hand for the ceremony was Heartland […]
The Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award, celebrates companies, organizations, and individuals who creatively generate awareness of the trucking industry The American Trucking Associations announced it is now accepting nominations to recognize the most passionate representatives of the trucking industry’s image with the 2023 Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award. “By sharing our story, the […]
Act to Strengthen Roadway Safety and Improve Driver Retention A broad coalition of stakeholders in the motor carrier industry applaud the efforts of U.S. Representatives Garret Graves (R-LA-6) and Sharice Davids (D-KS-3) to introduce new legislation (H.R. 3356) that expands voluntary access to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) to […]
“Fraud is a serious problem that affects both brokers and carriers and it continues to escalate as the market experiences significant fluctuations” Truckstop is introducing Fraud Prevention Friday – a weekly series focused on fraud in the freight industry and preventative measures timed to kick off during National Transportation Week (May 14-20). The week is an annual […]
