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Likely spurred by economic headwinds many carriers have faced for a year-plus, bundled with new truck production challenges that many OEMs are still digging themselves out from under (and a 2022 that was full of them), 2023 was certainly not a record breaker for new truck announcements and test drive opportunities. However, what the year lacked […]
The American Trucking Associations on Wednesday relaunched its Women in Motion program an ATA Council. ATA said the move will allow “for women across the trucking and transportation industry to join a dynamic and growing community focused on professional development and mentorship.” “Since its inception, Women in Motion has been focused on promoting the role of […]
Georgia streamlines CDL skills testing process The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) has launched an enhancement to the commercial motor vehicle skills testing process, which updates and modernizes the testing procedure, the department said. Redesigned by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) and approved by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), […]
The American Trucking Associations on Tuesday announced its new team of 24 professional truck drivers to the 2024-2025 America’s Road Team. The drivers will serve as trucking industry ambassadors, traveling the country to spread the message of safe driving, while teaching about the trucking industry and its opportunities. “This elite group of professionals rose to the […]
Berkshire Hathaway on Tuesday acquired the remaining 20% of Pilot Corporation it didn’t previously own, giving the multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, 100% ownership of Pilot Travel Centers. Terms of the deal were not disclosed but Berkshire Hathaway had spent upwards of $11 billion to acquire an 80% stake. Pilot is the second […]
Aim Transportation Solutions in 2018 created a software system it called RescuePro to help manage equipment breakdowns. When a driver calls into the company’s Road Rescue team, RescuePro documents the process. The person who takes the call asks the driver for certain information, such as their name, unit number and location of next stop, and any other requirements […]
Hino Motors is recalling approximately 8,025 conventional-model trucks equipped with 70- or 90-gallon fuel tanks, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents. In the affected units, the fuel sender float may deform and detach, which can lead to an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.