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The trucking industry collectively moved 11.84 billion tons of freight in 2019, according to American Trucking Associations’ annual data compendium — ATA American Trucking Trends 2020 — which was released July 13. That figure is a 3% year-over-year increase from 2018’s 11.49 tons of freight.

Despite facing business challenges and economic uncertainty, some trucking companies have continued to move forward with technology investments during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Whether you currently use weigh station bypassing or not, now is a great time to consider all of the extended value the service offers. With depressed freight levels and rates due to COVID-19, plus the other usual delays, you’ll learn about additional ways to maximize driver hours and save money.

Though cargo theft is a year-round problem for trucking, it is more of a concern around the July Fourth holiday, according to a report by CargoNet.

House Democrats say Congress should increase funding for programs at EPA and the Department of Energy to reduce emissions from equipment at ports.

In an effort to improve the flow of freight, the Arizona Department of Transportation has installed technology that screens moving trucks at several ports of entry.

Kenworth Truck Co. now offers the Wabco OnGuardACTIVE as an option for the Kenworth T880 and W990 models.

U.S. safety officials will require all Boeing 737 Max airliners to be inspected for a manufacturing defect on engine coverings that they say could lead to loss of power during flights.

Detroit’s automakers are gearing up for full production as they race to make up for lost output and meet stronger-than-expected demand.

U.S. trailer orders in May sank to the second-lowest level of all time as they struggled to clear 3,000 in another month of strong cancellations, ACT Research reported.