Love’s Travel Stops has opened its first new location for 2025.The new travel stop along Interstate 81 in Elliston, Virginia, which is located about 23 miles southwest of Roanoke.The Elliston travel stop adds 93 truck parking spaces and other amenities for professional…
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ATRI launches survey of carriers' use of advanced safety systems
The American Transportation Research Institute recently said it is initiating research on the role that advanced safety systems can have in improving safety and productivity in trucking. This research is part of the ongoing TechCelerate Now program, which is sponsored by…
App names Ohio Turnpike Tiffin River Service Plaza U.S.'s top truck stop
Several independent businesses top a new ranking of truck stops by users of a leading app for professional driversTrucker Path announced today their annual ranking of truck stops based on offerings and customer service. The nation’s top truck stop chains…
Trucker with 4 million safe miles named Minnesota's Driver of the Year
Roger ZimaMinnesota Trucking AssocationA trucker with more than 4 million safe driving miles was recently honored by a state trucking association.The Minnesota Trucking Association named Roger Zima, a driver for Foltz Trucking, headquartered in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, the 2024 Minnesota…
Briefly: ATA chairman urges Congress to invest in infrastructure
American Trucking Associations Chairman Dennis Dellinger testified on Capitol Hill recently to make the case for substantially increasing investments in our transportation network. Dellinger, who is the president and CEO of Cargo Transporters, delivered remarks before the House Transportation and…
Love's to add 20 new stores in 2025; includes 1,000 parking spots
Love's Travel Stops has big plans for 2025, adding numerous new stores, remodeling many others, increasing the number of truck parking spaces available and upgrading its food offerings.That was the message delivered by Love's President Shane Wharton when he met…
Canadian carrier Titanium opens logistics office in Irving, Texas
Titanium Transportation Group Inc., a provider of transportation and logistics services headquartered in Bolton, Ontario, Canada, has announced a new logistics office in Irving, Texas. This is the company's ninth US operation since 2019.Ted Daniel, chief executive officer of the…
Driver Poll: How would you describe the current freight market?
How would you describe the current freight market?Last week we asked: "What's the most important thing you expect after submitting your application?"48.7% said, "Quick follow-up from the recruiter"22.08% said, "Regular status updates"17.53% said, "Transparency about next steps"9.09% said, "Clarity on…
NJ ring allegedly stole $3.5 million of diesel; 25 people, 4 firms charged
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice recently announced charges against 25 people and four companies for their alleged roles in a multimillion-dollar scheme that used stolen credit card information to fraudulently purchase tens…
Cargo theft reaches 'unprecedented levels' in 2024; increasing by 27%
Cargo theft increased markedly in 2024, reaching "unprecedented levels", according to a firm that tracks thefts in the U.S. and Canada.Verisk CargoNet, a business unit of Verisk, a global data analytics and technology provider, today reported record-breaking cargo theft activity…