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Werner driver survives kidnapping, deadly shootout when his rig is stolen Two suspects were killed after a truck driver for Werner Enterprises was taken hostage while parked in his rig at an Ohio truck stop early Wednesday.

🚛 Announcing the upcoming DOT Blitz Week! 🚛

DOT Blitz Week is taking place from May 16-18! This year, the focus will be on cargo securement and anti-lock braking systems (ABS), addressing crucial aspects of transportation safety and compliance.

A staggering 10.6% of all vehicle out-of-service violations occurred during last year's Blitz Week. During this intense period, shippers need to be prepared for high tender rejections and the possibility of carriers going dark to avoid being taken off the road. It's essential to stay informed and be proactive to navigate through these challenges successfully.

Throughout the DOT Blitz Week, we'll be sharing valuable tips and insights from Justin Maze, Director of Carrier Operations at Transfix, to help carriers stay ahead of the curve.

TravelCenters of America approves BP takeover - TheTrucker.com WESTLAKE, Ohio -- Stockholders with TravelCenters of America Inc., franchisor of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center brands, have

Two injured in major big rig crash on I-95 in Florida The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)is investigating a serious semi truck crash that occurred in Brevard County late Wednesday night.

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Semi truck driver fatally struck by car that drove up then off trailer, Texas police say A truck driver was killed in Harris County, Texas, on Thursday in a crash involving a passenger vehicle.

Self-driving trucks to haul Tyson Foods freight in C.R. England re**er trailers between Dallas and San Antonio On Thursday, autonomous truck tech company Kodiak Robotics, Inc. announced a partnership with C.R. England to haul freight for Tyson Foods in Texas as part of a pilot program.

South Carolina’s Inland Port Dillon sees record month despite Charleston slump SC Ports’ Inland Port Dillon handled record rail moves in March, although volumes for the port authority overall were down year over year.

Atlas Air Q4 profits fall ahead of delisting Atlas Air took a profit cut in the fourth quarter, but comparisons with 2021 weren’t good because it was a record year financially.

Gulf Coast ports post mixed results in January Cargo flow remained constant at ports in Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas, but slowed slightly in New Orleans. Cargo flow remained constant at several Texas ports, but slowed slightly in New Orleans

Container trade’s next turn: Price wars, cheap contracts, new ships Two container shipping experts give their take on how the hangover after the pandemic boom could play out.

Subdued holiday season offers opportunity for service improvements Last year’s peak retail season stands apart from previous years in that there wasn’t much of a “peak” at all.

Nikola 'going concern' filing language suggests short financial runway Nikola is still far from positive financial territory, but the integration of major components should help bring costs down.

Many Black Americans helped pave the way in transportation As Black History Month comes to a close, FreightWaves celebrates some of the most important African American figures in the transportation industry.

Maybe one day.

CVSA has announced May 16-18 as this year’s International Roadcheck. International Roadcheck is a high-visibility, high-volume 72-hour inspection and enforcement event where CVSA-certified inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers at weigh/inspection stations, designated inspection areas and along roadways. This year, inspectors will focus on anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and cargo securement to highlight the importance of those aspects of vehicle safety. https://www.cvsa.org/news/2023-international-roadcheck/

BlueCargo raises $11M to bring visibility to drayage fees “We knew the port terminals, we understood their operations, but mostly we understood their systems and data. We thought we could be the bridge that wasn’t created before that could speak both parties’ languages and get containers in and out,” said BlueCargo co-founder and CEO Alexandra Grif...

Is FedEx Ground looking to zero out 3rd-party influence? The FedEx Ground unit appears to be looking to work directly with contractors rather than through consultants and brokers.

One year later: How Ukraine-Russia war reshaped ocean shipping After a year of sanctions and “self sanctions,” shipping cargoes caught in the crossfire continue to find their way to buyers.

ATSG expects 5% dip in usage of cargo aircraft in 2023 Air Transport Services Group says its leasing business is insulating it from a market downturn that is impacting its cargo airlines.

‘Colossal’ tidal wave of new container ships about to strike New Alphaliner data highlights the enormity of new container shipping capacity that’s poised for delivery.

Trade groups, unions differ in responses to NTSB report on NS derailment Rail trade groups’ and rail unions’ responses to NTSB’s preliminary report on the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern train derailment offer different views on what the next steps should be.

What’s behind the never-ending freight brokerage layoffs Big names like C.H. Robinson, Uber Freight and Convoy have all cut staff in recent months. Here’s what’s driving the freight brokerage layoffs.

Hope it's working out for them.

Box truck drives up onto flatbed in wreck that demolished semi truck cab Two trucks were demolished in a wreck that sent a box truck up onto the flatbed trailer of a semi truck on Monday night.

I-70 near Denver once again shut down for hanging semi truck Interstate 70 was shut down for a semi truck wreck that left a rig hanging off of the roadway on Wednesday afternoon.

TravelCenters of America to be bought by BP for $1.3 billion One of the nation's largest truck stop chains will acquired by BP Products North America Inc. as part of the company's strategic growth plan.

How you can prepare to ace a weigh station inspection “As a driver, you make your living off your license to drive a tractor-trailer, so it’s critical to make sure it’s in a good standing,” said Robert Kaferle, vice president of safety at Reliance Partners.