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thetrucker.com > trucking-news > business > truckstop-ftr-spot-rates-rise-sharply-as-seasonally-expected

Truckstop, FTR: Spot rates rise sharply as seasonally expected

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (455+ words) BEAVERTON, Ore. — For the first time since May, broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system rose for all equipment types during the week ending Sept. 4. “The total market rate, which has declined during most weeks of that period, also…...

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thetrucker.com > trucking-news > the-nation > prepass-safety-alliance-and-oregon-dot-launch-prepass-bypass-mobile-app-statewide

PrePass Safety Alliance and Oregon DOT launch PrePass Bypass Mobile App statewide

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (213+ words) SALEM, Ore. — PrePass Safety Alliance is announcing the statewide site expansion of the PrePass Bypass Mobile App in Oregon. “We are proud to partner with Oregon DOT for their commitment to making roads safer and more efficient, not just for…...

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thetrucker.com > trucking-news > business > act-for-hire-trucking-market-remains-tight-as-capacity-expands

ACT: For-hire trucking market remains tight as capacity expands

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (200+ words) TheTrucker.com — The latest release of ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index shows the supply-demand balance moderated in July, as the Volume Index edged down to 64.8 (SA) and the Capacity Index rose to 56.2, marking the first readings well above…...

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thetrucker.com > trucking-news > business > trucking-industry-reacts-to-cdl-mill-crackdown-measures

Trucking industry reacts to CDL mill crackdown measures

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (307+ words) thetrucker.com WASHINGTON — In the wake of a new interagency task force cracking down on the commercial driver’s license (CDL) training and testing system in the U.S., industry insiders are speaking out According to the U.S…...

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thetrucker.com > trucking-news > business > truckstop-ftr-van-rates-firm-as-typical-summer-slump-fades

Truckstop, FTR: Van rates firm as typical summer slump fades

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (422+ words) BEAVERTON, Ore. — The total broker-posted spot rate in the Truckstop.com system was basically unchanged during the week ending Aug. 28, although it technically ticked up fraction of a cent for the first increase in eight weeks. “Dry van spot rates…...

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thetrucker.com > trucking-news > the-nation > racetrac-sheetz-offering-special-deals-for-truckers-in-september

RaceTrac, Sheetz offering special deals for truckers in September

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (390+ words) ATLANTA – A pair of fuel retail chains are honoring professional drivers throughout September. Starting Wednesday, RaceTrac announced free pizza, fountain and energy drinks plus double loyalty points on fuel in a Monday press release. “In honor of National Truck Driver…...

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thetrucker.com > trucking-news > truckload-authority > the-build-america-250-act-growing-momentum-for-higher-truck-weight-limits

The Build America 250 Act: Growing momentum for higher truck weight limits

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (609+ words) On May 21, 2026, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee met to mark up the newly released Build America 250 Act, the long-awaited five-year Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill that the transportation industry has anticipated for more than a year. However, the markup also…...

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thetrucker.com > trucking-news > business > fuel-prices-seasonal-shipping-lull-impact-july-august-freight-volumes-and-profitability

Fuel prices, seasonal shipping lull impact July-August freight volumes and profitability

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (885+ words) It’s the time of year when freight demand slows, and high fuel prices aren’t helping. That’s the consensus among trucking industry analysts. Truckstop.com and FTR Transportation Intelligence reported that broker-posted spot rates fell each week through July, with the…...

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thetrucker.com > trucking-news > business > quarterhill-partners-with-penndot-to-support-commercial-vehicle-monitoring-tech-infrastructure

Quarterhill partners with PennDOT to support commercial vehicle monitoring tech infrastructure

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (246+ words) TheTrucker.com TORONTO — Quarterhill Inc is announcing it has secured a contract with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to provide ongoing maintenance, calibration, and support services for the Commonwealth's Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) program The agreement is valued at approximately…...

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thetrucker.com > trucking-news > business > act-trailer-orders-best-seasonal-expectations-as-backlogs-hold-steady

ACT: Trailer orders best seasonal expectations as backlogs hold steady

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (196+ words) TheTrucker.com — According to this month’s issue of ACT Research’s State of the Industry: U.S Trailers report, net trailer orders in July reached nearly 15,700 units, representing a 16% sequential increase and a 94% jump over July 2025’s levels…...