Union Pacific, the second-largest U.S. railroad, is spending $1 billion to modernize 600 trains.
July 27, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA
Union Pacific to Spend $1 Billion to Modernize 600 Trains
Business, Equipment
Paccar Reports in Q2 All-Time Quarterly Net Income, Revenue
Paccar Inc. reported record net income and revenue for the second quarter as all segments of its business showed strength.
July 27, 2022Business, Equipment, Logistics, For-Hire
Used Class 8 Prices Continue Slide in June, but Remain High
The average retail price of a used Class 8 fell for the third consecutive month in June, ACT Research reported, calling the trend a significant downturn even as the average retail price remained above $90,000.
July 27, 2022Equipment, Safety
Maine’s Alan Paradis on NTDC: ‘I’m Alive to Do It’
As he battled cancer during the pandemic, Alan Paradis' friends and colleagues insisted that he compete in Maine’s truck safety tournament. It proved to be sage advice.
July 26, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment
GM Misses Profit Estimates as Chip Shortage Crimps Output
General Motors Co. reported weaker second-quarter profit than analysts’ estimates as semiconductor shortages kept production volumes in check. The automaker also warned it is bracing for tougher times ahead.
July 26, 2022Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
US House Passes Fiscal 2023 Transportation Bill
Legislation that would fund federal transportation programs in fiscal 2023 was recently approved in the U.S. House of Representatives.
July 25, 2022Government, Equipment, Safety
PHMSA Seeks Input on Possible Shift From Paper to Electronic Communication
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is seeking input on the advisability of using electronic communication as an alternative to the agency’s current paper documentation requirements for hazard communication.
July 25, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment, Private, Top 100
Walmart Canada Adds 60-Foot Multizone Refrigerated Trailer
Walmart Canada has expanded its fleet to include for the first time in North America a 60-foot multitemperature-zone refrigerated trailer, built by Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co.
July 25, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment
Fontaine Specialized Announces New Workhorse Model
Trailer maker Fontaine Specialized announced it added a new model to the Workhorse lineup, the 55PVR Pro, a multipurpose road construction trailer.
July 25, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Bridgestone, Pilot Partner on Fleet Tire Intelligence Program
Bridgestone Americas and Pilot Co. announced select travel center locations will offer Bridgestone Fleet Care mobility solutions to provide actionable fleet tire intelligence.
July 25, 2022