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August Trailer Orders Trumpet Better Days, Rise 150%

U.S. trailer orders in August topped 27,000 as they rose 150% year-over-year, ACT Research reported.

NHTSA Officials Emphasize Partnerships, Data

Representatives of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s regional offices stressed the importance of collaborating with traditional and non-traditional partners.

FHWA Issues Emergency Funding for Fire-Ravaged States

The Federal Highway Administration has directed funding to assist with repairing infrastructure that has been damaged by wildfires in Oregon and California.

Congressional Transportation Leaders Back One-Year Extension of FAST Act

Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), the top transportation policy authorizers on Capitol Hill, have indicated support for extending the provisions in the 2015 FAST Act highway law for a 12-month duration.

Consumer Spending Rises in August

While the trucking industry’s financial health continues to excel, the overall U.S. economy is trying to gain momentum.

A boat is washed up near a road in Orange Beach, Ala., on Sept. 16.

Gulf Coast Braces for Second Round of Flooding in Sally’s Wake

Homeowners and businesses along the soggy Gulf Coast began cleaning up Sept. 17 in the wake of Hurricane Sally, even as the region braced for a delayed, second round of flooding in the coming days from rivers and creeks swollen by the storm’s heavy rains.

Daimler Trucks Touts Global Plan for Vehicle Electrification

Daimler Trucks announced hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks with a range of 621 miles (1,000 kilometers) on a single tank will be a key element of its global electrification strategy aligned with the goals of the Paris Climate Protection Convention.

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2020 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week for 2020 is upon us! Fleets and others in the industry are rolling out the red carpet Sept. 13-19 to show truck drivers appreciation for all they do. Here's a roundup of some of that recognition.

Interactive Map: Where the 2020 Top 100 Private Carriers Are in North America

Mouse over our interactive map to find out where the 2020 Top 100 Private Carriers are located by region in North America.

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2020 Top 100 Private

Beverage and food service fleets dominate the top spots in this comprehensive rundown of private carriers in North America, ranked by number of tractors.
2020 Top 100 For-Hire

Annual rankings provide an indispensable overview of the largest for-hire carriers in North America, along with timely analysis of trends shaping the industry.
2020 Top 50 Logistics

A unique ranking of the third-party logistics companies in North America includes listings of the largest freight brokerage firms, freight forwarders, warehouse operators and dedicated contract carriage service providers.
2019 Top 50 Global Freight

Key data on revenue and freight assets for the 50 largest global freight carriers.

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World’s Top Electric-Car Battery Business Moves Toward IPO

South Korean petrochemicals maker LG Chem Ltd. will split off its electric-vehicle battery business into a separate entity, seeking to carve out value as global EV demand increases.

The Ford Rouge assembly plant stands in Dearborn, Mich., on May 18.

Ford Builds Its Most Advanced Factory to Make Electric Pickup

Ford Motor Co., facing an onslaught of competition for its new battery-powered F-150 pickup, unveiled the high-tech factory that will produce the electric truck using self-driving transport sleds and robots collaborating with human workers.