Deadly vehicle crash on Arkansas I-30 leaves westbound lanes closed
Arkansas I-30 bore witness to a multi-vehicle wreck, involving several 18-wheelers on Wednesday afternoon.
A “strong safety culture” is necessary for driver retention, according to supply chain leaders
At the 2022 TCA Safety & Security Meeting, panelists explained the need for better safety programs and culture for drivers in the field.
Social security number compromised after a data breach attack at massive trucking company, C.R. England
The Social Security numbers of thousands of people associated with C.R. England have been compromised after a massive data breach.
Carriers brace for unpredictable Atlantic hurricane season
Hurricane season is here, and trucking companies in the southeast should start preparing for anything.
Cargo theft value jumped 73% in Q1, according to freight security company, Cargonet
While the number of thefts did not increase, the value of cargo theft skyrocketed.
Trucker captured on video bathing in gas station squeegee bucket
Some commenters are claiming that trucking life is hard, and bathing in the questionable liquid may be understandable.
Electric truck training facility opened by Volvo
A total of 14,865-square-feet is being allocated to training drivers on the Volvo VNR Electric model.
Illegally transported Louisiana modular home dragged through neighborhood
Sheriff’s deputies were called out to Louisiana’s Iberia parish, near Lafayette, at 3:30 am to respond to a 911 call reporting an illegal transport of a modular house.
UPS partners with IndiGo shareholder for India logistics venture
The largest shareholder of IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has joined UPS Inc. in order to tackle a piece of India’s growing logistics sector.
FedEx and Aurora unveil their autonomous trucking pilot lanes
Their collaboration had spanned almost six months and the new commercial lane in Texas is expected to have a successful launch.
Global agriculture supply chain is exposed to cyber threats
While the latest tech is being implemented in farms across the world, hackers lie in wait to cause chaos in AI-operated machinery.
Trucker labeled “Highway Angel” after fiery freeway save
“Highway Angel” is the new moniker of truck driver Binyam Tadele.
ATA’s Chris Spears advocates for better driver parking
American Trucking Association’s President Chris Spear has spoken out about efforts to address better driver parking situations.
Jacksonville’s economy booms due to logistics industry growth
An international airport, four railroads, three interstates, and seven counties make up a thriving logistics industry in Jacksonville, Florida.
A global shipping boom creates a $19 billion dollar fortune
The pandemic created quite the fallout, and freight executives everywhere looked to capitalize - Aconite was no exception.
Tulsa, Oklahoma city fleet defeats ransomware attack
The ransomware ravished the entire Tulsa network in early May 2021 and IT professionals had to rebuild it from square one.
Are speed limiters the final straw for truckers?
With the FMCSA proposing speed limiters on commercial motor vehicles, truckers have responded and they are overwhelmingly unhappy.
2021 reports the highest traffic fatality rate since 2005
Traffic fatalities are still on the rise after a 16-year record.
MercuryGate TMS teams up with Amazon Freight to expand network of shippers
The North Carolina-based software company MercuryGate TMS has explained that the collaboration increases access to 40k Amazon-owned trailers and third-party drivers for full truckload freight movements.
