There is much truth in that adage, “If you bought it, a truck brought it.” Ships and planes transport products around the world, but the last stage in the journey to their final destination is frequently via truck. This is true not only of products reaching store shelves, but the transportation of raw materials to factories at the start of the manufacturing process. In the U.S alone, more than 80 percent of all communities rely on trucks for the delivery of food, fuel, clothing and medicine.

US Trucking Sector Faces Continued Challenges Amid Q1 Slump in Volume and Spending

As the US trucking market continues to grapple with uncertainty, the latest data from US Bank’s Freight Payment Index for… Read More

Funding Available for Diesel Emissions Reduction

Peter Buxbaum 12:39 AM  4/26/2018

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of grant funding to modernize the nation’s diesel fleet… Read More

NAFTA: Multinationals Should Choose Just-in-Case Over Wait-and-See

Bernie Hart 1:09 AM  4/20/2018

The threat of a US NAFTA withdrawal has significantly dissipated in recent weeks, giving way to optimism and a sense… Read More

Helping Companies Streamline Shipping, Ensure Regulatory Compliance

GT Staff 12:25 AM  4/20/2018

Labelmaster, a leading provider of labels, packaging and technology for the safe and compliant transport of dangerous goods and hazardous… Read More

Business Integration to Enhance Solutions and Scale for Future Growth

Haylle Sok 12:23 AM  4/18/2018

Roadrunner Transportation Systems has announced the integration and rebranding of several operating companies into its Ascent Global Logistics operating segment…. Read More

Driver Shortage Affecting US Trucking Industry

Haylle Sok 12:50 AM  4/11/2018

According to a report from the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the trucking industry—responsible for transporting more than 70 percent of… Read More

Penske Logistics Adds Video-Based Safety Program to its Dedicated Trucking Fleet

Haylle Sok 12:12 AM  4/5/2018

Penske Logistics announced it is introducing the next generation of truck fleet safety technology through a video-based safety program in… Read More

First Electric Delivery Van Coming to San Francisco

Peter Buxbaum 12:26 AM  4/4/2018

Workhorse Group Inc. has announced that it is deploying the country’s first fleet of all-electric, zero-emission N-GEN cargo vans in… Read More

Triple T Transport Goes Live With Trucker Tools Smart Capacity Platform

Peter Buxbaum 12:20 AM  4/1/2018

Triple T Transport, a third-party logistics and transportation management firm,  has gone live with Smart Capacity, a next-generation freight matching… Read More

Penske Truck Leasing Digitizes Truck Fleet Preventive Maintenance Processes

Haylle Sok 12:24 AM  3/27/2018

Penske Truck Leasing has implemented fully digital and voice-directed truck fleet preventive maintenance processes for its fleet of more than… Read More

DHL eCommerce Unveils Parcel Metro

Peter Buxbaum 12:49 AM  3/22/2018

DHL has unveiled Parcel Metro, a new service for online retailers to meet consumers’ increasing demand for same-day and next-day… Read More

Future Energy Demand In Transportation Still Dominated By Oil

Peter Buxbaum 12:01 AM  3/22/2018

Despite all the talk of alternative fuels, particularly natural gas and electricity, energy demand in the transportation sector will continue… Read More