NASHVILLE, Tenn. — American Trucking Associations closed out its 2021 Management Conference & Exhibition with a celebratory evening after electing Harold Sumerford Jr. as the federation’s 77th chairman.
October 26, 2021Trucking Business News
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Paccar Sees Net Income Soften, Revenue Rise in Q3
Paccar Inc. reported mixed results with lower net income and higher revenue in the third quarter as undelivered new trucks stacked up but its parts segment notched record revenue.
October 26, 2021GM to Install 40,000 Public EV Chargers
General Motors Co. will use its dealership network to deploy up to 40,000 electric vehicle chargers across the U.S. and Canada, as the veteran automaker ramps up its shift to plug-in models.
October 26, 2021ATA Recognizes SmartWay Honorees
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — American Trucking Associations honored 28 member companies for being recognized with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Excellence Awards.
October 26, 2021Maine Turnpike Authority Increases Toll Rates
In an effort to avert a large shortfall due to the COVID-19 pandemic, trucks and cars traveling the Maine Turnpike will pay a little bit more in tolls.
October 26, 2021Retail Spending Key to Trucking Activity, ATA’s Costello says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Gross domestic product fell almost 3.4% in 2020, snapped back 5.4% this year and is expected to grow over 4% next year. Yet, GDP isn't what one analyst gauges trucking activity by.
October 26, 2021Video: MCE Day 3 Recap
ATA President Chris Spear's State of the Industry address highlighted Day 3 activity at MCE 2021.
October 26, 2021Pricey Lumber Is Back, Due to Supply Cuts, Labor Shortage
High lumber prices are back, even as the industry steps into what is normally a seasonal lull.
October 26, 2021Trucking ‘Frontline Heroes’ Honored
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The contributions from two truckers to communities affected by natural disasters were recognized at American Trucking Associations’ annual conference.
October 26, 2021Dana Reports Higher Q3 Income, Revenue
Dana Inc. reported increased net income and revenue for the third quarter, citing strong customer demand in its heavy-vehicle markets.
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