The surge of cargo thefts -- often by elaborate fraud and identity theft schemes -- plaguing the trucking industry continues to mount.  In the first quarter of 2024, criminal activities impacting the logistics and transportation industry reached new highs, even amidst the sustained crime wave that began in late 2022. Verisk CargoNet in a statement today said it documented 925 incidents, marking a substantial 46% increase compared to the first quarter of 2023 and a 10% rise from the fourth quarter of 2023. The average stolen shipment value in the first quarter ..read more

A highway worker was killed another injured Thursday, May 9 when they were struck by a tractor-trailer on the New York State Thruway. The New York State Police said in a statement the collision occurred at about 12:26 p.m. in the town of Chili southwest of Rochester..  A preliminary investigation by the troopers revealed a tractor-trailer operated by Thomas J. Lis, age 64, of Central Square, New York, was traveling eastbound when it struck two New York State Thruway Authority workers in a work zone.  One of the workers was a 62-year-old male who was pronounced dead at the scene ..read more

Drivewyze recently announced that the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the Arkansas Trucking Association have collaborated to provide free in-cab safety alerts for commercial truck drivers traveling on Arkansas interstates and freeways. These proactive safety alerts, which give drivers heads up notifications of unexpected traffic congestion and other safety hazards, are provided free of charge to commercial carriers thanks to the Arkansas DOT, Arkansas Highway Police, with the support of the ATA, and delivered via the Drivewyze connected truck network. Through Drivewyze’s Smart Roadwa ..read more

Driver of the Year: Jay Williams – TCWTennessee Trucking AssociationA FedEx Freight driver was the grand champion and a trucker for TCW was named driver of the year during the Tennessee Trucking Association's 2024 Truck Driving Championships. The event was held May 3 and 4 at the FedEx Freight Nashville facility in Antioch, Tennessee. The results from the event include: Fred Thayer Grand Champion: Hobie Eirich, FedEx Freight, Inc. Driver of the Year: Jay Williams – TCW Inspector Challenge 2024: Winner: Trooper Dallas Lange; Runner Up: Trooper Nathan Hall Pre-Trip Inspection:&nbs ..read more

According to the latest Bloomberg | Truckstop survey, which polled owner-operators and small fleets, sentiment among North American carriers operating in the truckload spot market has improved over the past three months, but some concerns still linger. "The industry is emerging from a challenging quarter, and the improved sentiment coupled with Truckstop's rising Market Demand Index suggest rates may move higher from here," said Lee Klaskow, senior freight transportation and logistics analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence. "The direction of rates will be driven by supply-side f ..read more

One of the premiere truck shows in the Eastern U.S. gets under way Thursday. The Kenly 95 Truck Stop in Kenly, North Carolina holds its 12th annual East Coast Truckers Jamboree Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The jamboree includes a major truck show, music, family games, fireworks, car and motorcycle shows, and professional wrestling. The schedule of events includes: Thursday's Highlights Show opens at 10 a.m. and truck show registration begins  Music by The Embers Featuring Craig Woolard, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.  Friday's Highlights On The Border Eagles tribute band performs 6 p.m. to 9 ..read more

Workers removing debris from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore today said they will use what it called "precision cuts made with small charges" to remove a large section of the steel wreckage from on top of the container ship Dali, which caused the collapse of the bridge when it struck a support on March 26. At the same time, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended the emergency order exempting some truckers from hours of service regulations. The order was extended 30 days to June 8. The Key Bridge Response 2024 Unified Command overseeing the p ..read more

One last reminder: The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 14-16. During this high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection and regulatory compliance enforcement initiative CVSA-certified law enforcement personnel will inspect commercial motor vehicles and drivers at weigh/inspection stations, temporary sites and mobile patrols to verify compliance with federal, state, provincial or territorial regulations.  Each year, International Roadcheck places special emphasis on a category of violations. This year's focus ..read more

4 Gen Logistics, a family-owned drayage company in Southern California, has deployed 41 Volvo VNR Electric trucks to haul freight throughout the Inland Empire and between the Port of Long Beach and distribution warehouses in the region. According to a statement from Volvo, the company decided to scale its zero-emission fleet after gaining experience with battery-electric trucks by utilizing a  Volvo VNR Electric truck that was deployed as part of the Volvo LIGHTS project in 2022. “We commend the Duncan family for their dedication to sustainable transportation solutions ..read more

A 41-year-old truck driver was arrested after ramming his tractor-trailer into two police vehicles on Interstate 15 in Utah Sunday, May 5, killing a local officer and fleeing the scene. Police identified the truck driver as Michael Aaron Jayne. He was arrested about 100 miles away after having stolen three other vehicles and leading police on a brief chase. Santaquin police Sgt. Bill Hooser was assisting a Utah State Trooper with a traffic stop on I-15 Sunday after receiving a report of a person standing on the back of a moving tractor-trailer. Reports of the incident say Jayne drove away from ..read more