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US Driving and Congestion Rates Are Higher Than Ever

After a reprieve from car traffic in 2020, vehicle miles traveled have now surpassed pre-pandemic levels in almost every metro area.  Lockdowns and the widespread adoption of remote work in the early days of the pandemic offered a rare glimpse of streets without the usual noise and air pollution from traffic. Four years later, though, both traffic and […]

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Wyoming Has Been Quietly Testing Technology That Connects Vehicles To Roads

Wyoming has been quietly testing highway safety technology called V2X — an acronym for “vehicle-to-everything,” for a decade now. The technology connects roads, traffic lights, and other infrastructure that could enable advanced vehicle safety features to prevent crashes and improve traffic flows. The Wyoming Department of Transportation has been leveraging the rapidly evolving technology available

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Colorado expands mandatory chain laws, limits trucks’ left lane use

If your trucking travels will take you through Colorado this winter, be aware of recenrt changes to that state’s chain laws. This past year, the Colorado Legislature voted to expand the areas covered by existing state chain laws. The law went into effect Aug. 7. The law previously required truckers to carry chains on Interstate

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ATA’s trends report shows freight tonnage down, revenue up in 2023

Sep 12, 2024 The American Trucking Associations has published the latest edition of its annual industry data compendium: American Trucking Trends 2024. “Trends is an important record of how the trucking industry is performing,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. “That’s why it is on the shelves of business leaders and policymakers across North America. Read More

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RXO Becomes Third-Largest Freight Broker With Coyote Deal

Acquisition Adds Nearly $4 Billion in Revenue and New Market Opportunities RXO loading docks in Laredo, Texas. (RXO via YouTube) RXO has finalized its $1.025 billion acquisition of Coyote Logistics from UPS, a move that makes RXO the third-largest provider of brokered transportation in North America. The deal, announced June 23, closed Sept. 16. UPS sold Coyote

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