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ACT Research data showed orders declined 9.9% to 17,300 units from 19,200 during the same time in 2023. Story by Connor Wolf.  

U.S. traffic deaths fell 3.6% last year despite an increase in miles travelled, according to new estimates by NHTSA. Still, almost 41,000 people were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes on the nation’s roadways in 2023.

Curious about truck brokering? Learn how truck brokers connect carriers and shippers, negotiate rates, and streamline freight logistics in this quick video.

Learn how a Transportation Management System (TMS) helps logistics pros plan, execute, and optimize shipments. This quick video breaks down key functions and benefits.

4PL, is an operational model where a business outsources its entire supply chain management and logistics to one external service provider.

Logistics refers to the transportation and storage of goods within a supply chain. Learn more here by watching this quick video.

What’s causing today’s diesel shortage and how does it affect shipping, trucking, and logistics? Watch this short video for a clear, expert breakdown.

Discover how Just-in-Time (JIT) cuts waste and boosts efficiency in supply chains. Watch the video to learn how this strategy works in logistics.

Confused about freight brokers vs. truck brokers? This quick video explains how they differ, who they serve, and their roles in shipping and logistics.

Used Class 8 truck sales in February increased 23.3% compared with the same period the prior year, ACT Research reported. 

Secretary Buttigieg revealed the U.S. Department of Transportation is processing a quick release transportation emergency grant to Maryland for the reconstruction of Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, which is causing supply chain disruptions since it was struck by a cargo ship.  

An ePTO will run “anything that goes on with the truck’s ignition key except the engine,” says Viatec Inc. CEO Mark Ferri, such as lights, air conditioning, powered accessories (like windows and seats), computers, hand tool chargers and communications equipment. 

A blueprint for establishing electric vehicle charging infrastructure for commercial trucks was recently announced by a multi-agency initiative. 

Truck maker Navistar Inc. has partnered with Plus, a developer of automated driving technology, to pave the way for hub-to-hub autonomous Class 8 trucks.

Every 4 years, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) evaluates the state of America's infrastructure and produces a report card with a score and recommendations for improvement. In 2021, America's infrastructure overall scored a C-. 

Newly elected Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Chairman Amanda Schuier said her primary goal is to get TMC members more engaged with the council.