LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Freightliner Trucks’ Cascadia Evolution passed the 10,000-order threshold after less than a year in production, and the company rebranded its Coronado model as the 122 SD, the company said here at the Mid-America Trucking Show.
March 21, 2013Business
Daimler to Recall Freightliner Cascadia Trucks for Light Issue
Daimler Trucks North America will recall about 46,000 Freightliner Cascadia trucks due to a software glitch that may cause the daytime running lights to turn off, the company said in a report released by the federal government Wednesday.
March 27, 2013Business
Cass Freight Index Improves in February
The Cass Freight Index, which measures shipment activity in trucking and other transport modes, grew 0.5% in February from the year-earlier period.
March 6, 2013GovernmentBusiness
DOT Seeking Nominations for Freight Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Transportation said Thursday it is seeking nominations for a committee to advise leaders about freight policies aimed at improving the national freight transportation system.
February 14, 2013Business
Fleet Failures Idle More Trucks in 4Q as Freight Levels Decline
The number of trucks idled because of truck fleet bankruptcies rose 28% in the fourth quarter, driven by weakening used-truck prices, lower freight demand and higher costs, according to a new report.
January 21, 2013Business
ABF, Teamsters Continue Negotiations on New Contract
The Teamsters union and ABF Freight System held negotiations in Kansas City, Mo., this week, and talks will continue into next week to reach a labor agreement between the two parties, the union said.
January 11, 2013Business
DOT Freight Transportation Index Rebounds
The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index rebounded in November from October, matching its year-ago level, DOT said Wednesday.
January 9, 2013Business
Cass Freight Index Improves in December
December freight volumes grew modestly, according to the latest monthly freight index report from Cass Information Systems.
January 8, 2013Business
Freight Demand to Grow Slowly In 2013, ATA Economist Projects
Truck tonnage probably will grow at a slower pace in 2013, but a stronger economic recovery could boost the industry in 2014 and 2015, according to the latest projections from American Trucking Associations.
December 24, 2012Business
Freight Levels Improve in November Following Lull Caused by Superstorm
Freight levels appear to have strengthened during November, showing improvement after Superstorm Sandy temporarily depressed shipment volumes, according to recent carrier and analyst reports.
December 17, 2012