The Cass Freight Index, a measure of shipping activity in trucking and other transportation modes, rose in August but expenditures dipped, Cass Information Systems said.
September 9, 2014GovernmentBusinessSafetyAutonomous
TMC to Host 10th Annual SuperTech, Discuss Maintenance Issues at Meeting
The nation’s top truck technicians will put their skills to the test at the SuperTech 2014 competition during the Technology & Maintenance Council’s fall meeting Sept. 22-25 in Orlando, Florida.
September 15, 2014BusinessGovernmentAutonomous
Used-Truck Demand Strong, Even as Availability Grows
Strong demand for used trucks is keeping prices at high levels, even as availability of newer equipment continues to grow, analysts said.
September 15, 2014BusinessEquipmentAutonomous
New Truck Orders Grow; 2014 Slots Nearly Filled
Persistent strength in new Class 8 truck orders has filled nearly all open build slots in manufacturers’ production plans through the remainder of 2014, industry analysts said.
September 15, 2014BusinessFuelSafetyAutonomous
Study Says Fleets Reap More Savings With Investment in Fuel Technologies
Ten large trucking fleets reduced their annual fuel costs by $7,200 per truck by instituting an array of technologies and practices to increase efficiency, according to an annual industry survey.
September 15, 2014BusinessSafetyEquipmentAutonomous
Class 8 Orders Post Strong August Growth
Class 8 truck orders in August were unusually strong, rising about 30%, as freight volumes and rates improved and fleets rushed to fill available build slots, research firms and analysts said last week.
September 4, 2014GovernmentBusinessSafetyAutonomous
Americans Racking Up More Highway Miles
Americans are driving more, the Federal Highway Administration reported, saying that cars, trucks and buses logged 1.47 trillion vehicle miles during the first half of this year, the highest level since 2008.
September 2, 2014BusinessSafetyAutonomous
Volvo’s North American Deliveries Rise 21%
Volvo Group’s North American heavy-duty truck deliveries rose 21% in July from the same month last year, the company reported Aug. 21.
August 21, 2014BusinessSafetyGovernmentAutonomous
Video: Graves, ATA Staff Respond to ALS #IceBucketChallenge
American Trucking Associations President and CEO Bill Graves accepted an #IceBucketChallenge Aug. 20, rallying about 16 ATA staffers to dump buckets of ice water over their heads to show support and awareness for ALS.
August 20, 2014BusinessAutonomous
Melton Truck Line to Increase Driver Pay
Melton Truck Lines is increasing driver pay by 2 cents per mile and will start student driver pay at 37 cents and the most experienced drivers 50 cents.
August 18, 2014