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Peterbilt Adds Two Low-Roof Auto Hauler Configurations

Peterbilt unveiled two new configurations for car carrier cabs, the Model 567 UltraLow Roof Day Cab and the Model 589 UltraLow Roof 58-inch Sleeper.

February 28, 2024
BusinessEquipment

First Yellow Trucks and Trailers Up for Auction March 5

Selling off the assets of bankrupt less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp. is set to take another step when the first rolling stock will be up for auction soon.

February 28, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

USDOT's Camden on Freight Initiatives

USDOT Deputy Assistant Secretary Allison Dane Camden discusses the agency's freight initiatives that are in the works or being planned for the future. 

February 28, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Louisiana Truckers Sue Over Independent Contractor Rule

The Louisiana Motor Transport Association has joined a suit filed by a trucking company against the U.S. Department of Labor over changes to the classification of independent contractors.

February 28, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Contractor Passes IT Systems Test for Military Moves

The U.S. Transportation Command reported that the contractor for a multibillion-dollar military moving contract passed a test of its IT systems that had caused an implementation delay.

February 28, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

USDOT Aims to Grow FLOW

Nearly two years after an information-sharing forum designed to improve communication among freight stakeholders was launched, its new director expects it will continue to grow.

February 28, 2024
BusinessLogistics

Knight-Swift Announces Executive Changes

Adam Miller has been appointed CEO at Knight-Swift Holdings Inc., succeeding David Jackson, who is stepping down after nine years as chief executive and 13 as president.

February 28, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFor-Hire

Groups Support Werner in Legal Filing Over ‘Nuclear’ Verdict

The Texas Trucking Association and another advocacy group have filed a “friend of the court†brief with the Texas Supreme Court asking that it reject a $100 million lower-court accident verdict against Werner Enterprises.

February 28, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

TMC Sessions to Highlight Vehicle Spec’ing

American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council is set to explore the importance of proper spec’ing during its annual conference starting March 4.

February 28, 2024
Government

McConnell to Step Down as Senate GOP Leader Post-Election

Republican Mitch McConnell will step down as his party’s leader in the Senate after the November election, he said.

February 28, 2024