With I-40 Closed, Truckers Find Mountain Roads Tricky
The closure of Interstate 40 through the Pigeon River Gorge after Hurricane Helene has created challenges for some tractor-trailer drivers going between North Carolina and Tennessee.
FHWA Releases $134M for Hurricane Helene Road Repairs
The emergency funding aims to expedite recovery in North Carolina, Tennessee and South Carolina, which are grappling with widespread destruction left by Hurricane Helene.
River Horse Logistics Purchases 3PL Lynx Logistics
River Horse Logistics will buy third-party logistics provider Lynx Logistics for an undisclosed sum, the companies said.
WK Kellogg to Close Omaha Plant, Downsize in Memphis
WK Kellogg Co. is closing one U.S. cereal plant and downsizing another as part of a plan to consolidate its operations in newer facilities.
Tennessee in July to Curb Predatory Vehicle Booting, Towing
In a move to combat predatory towing in the state, after July 1 Tennessee will prohibit installation of a boot on any truck or trailer clearly identified as a commercial vehicle.
Landmark Ceramics to Invest $72 Million in Tennessee Logistics Hub
Landmark Ceramics will invest $72 million to expand its tile production near Nashville, Tenn., by creating a new logistics hub with advanced technology to enhance distribution operations.
Axle Logistics Invests $37.9 Million to Expand in Tennessee
Tennessee officials held a groundbreaking ceremony at the Knoxville headquarters of Axle Logistics to celebrate a $37.9 million investment to expand the company’s logistics operations.
Kentucky Completes Improvements to U.S. Route 641
Kentucky officials lauded completion of a wider final strip of U.S. Route 641 linking the state’s north-south truck route on Interstate 69 to Tennessee in a developing rural freight corridor.
University of Tennessee Develops Fleet Sustainability Index
The University of Tennessee Fleet Sustainability Index contains emissions profiles for more than 400,000 motor carriers and millions of trucks.
McNeilus Truck to Expand Tennessee Operations
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc., a division of Oshkosh Corp., is investing $25 million to grow its business in Tennessee.