Following a drop during the recession and a mild economic recovery, the U.S. freight economy — particularly trucking — is projected to grow significantly through 2023, according to American Trucking Associations.
July 9, 2012Business
Truck Orders Decline 22.3% in June to Lowest Level Since 2010, ACT Says
North American Class 8 truck orders fell 22.3% in June from a year earlier to 16,500, the lowest monthly figure since September 2010, according to preliminary data from ACT Research Co.
July 16, 2012Business
ATA Praises Congressional Action on Highway Bill
American Trucking Associations praised the House-Senate conference committee that came to a consensus on a new highway bill, saying it “lays a solid foundation for addressing America’s need for an efficient goods movement network.â€
June 29, 2012Business
Real-Time Video Sites to Watch Traffic Flow at Colorado Truck Stops in Cooperative Plan
Colorado plans to place 20 video monitors in truck stops around the state that will allow truckers and other travelers to view real-time conditions on the road ahead.
June 26, 2012Business
Used Class 8 Truck Sales Dip in May Low-Mileage Models Remain Scarce
Demand for used heavy-duty trucks remained strong in May, but sales declined due to continued tight inventories of lower-mileage units, ACT Research reported.
June 25, 2012Business
Medium-Duty Sales Rise 16% in May; Only Class 6 Slips
U.S. retail sales of Classes 4-7 medium-duty trucks increased 16.2% in May, with only Class 6 posting a decline for the month, WardsAuto.com reported.
June 20, 2012Business
Mack to Add Two Natural-Gas Models
Mack Trucks said it will add over-the-road and dump truck models to its lineup of heavy-duty vehicles powered by natural gas.
June 19, 2012Business, Logistics
A&S Services Buys Kinard Trucking
A&S Services Group said Monday it has acquired Kinard Trucking and its affiliates. Terms were not disclosed.
June 18, 2012Business
Class 8 Truck Sales Rise 35.5% in 29th Straight Monthly Gain
Heavy-duty truck sales in the United States climbed 35.5% in May to 18,012 from the same month last year, reaching the second-highest total in the current growth cycle as carriers continued to renew their fleets.
June 18, 2012Business
Heavy-Duty Truck Sales Rise 36% in May
Heavy-duty U.S. truck sales climbed 36% in May to 18,012 from the same month of last year, continuing a stretch of 29 consecutive gains.
June 13, 2012