The plant, expected to be operational in 2026, will build will supplement Volvo and Mack production in the U.S. Also: Distinguished Woman in Logistics winner revealed; FTR opens registration for annual conference; more.
The topic of discussion will be the agency s efforts to develop an updated registration system. Also: TCA Fleet Safety Award grand prize winners crowned; Women in Trucking names finalists for Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award.
A slowdown in shipping volumes and rates this year has created one of the most challenging freight markets of the past decade, but one of the industry s biggest events has still brought more than 1,400 logistics leaders to Chattanooga this week for a "Future of Freight Festival."
The national fuel price average has shot up 32 cents over the last two weeks. Also: Schneider acquires dedicated contract fleet M&M Transport; Women in Trucking accepting Influential Woman in Trucking award nominations.
A bill introduced in the Senate would block FMCSA from mandating speed limiters on heavy-duty trucks. Also: Flatbedder PGT Trucking running lane with BEV for steel manufacturer; nominations open for Influential Woman in Trucking award.