Volvo Group鈥檚 North American heavy-duty truck deliveries rose 22% in August from the same month last year, the company reported Sept. 18.
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Celebrations Highlight Appreciation Of Nation鈥檚 3.2 Million Truck Drivers
It was not unusual to find fleet executives flipping burgers, basting chicken or slicing steak for fajitas in terminals across the country last week in honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.
September 22, 2014
Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
FMCSA Delays Expected Publication Dates for Minimum Insurance, Speed-Limiter Rules
Federal regulators have moved back by nearly a month their projected announcements of two proposed rules, one to raise the minimum insurance requirement for interstate motor carriers and the other requiring speed limiters on new heavy trucks, a new Department of Transportation report said.
September 22, 2014McLeod Works to Speed Data Flow Through New Software Functionality
OXON HILL, Md. 鈥 McLeod Software said it is working to streamline the movement of data to help trucking and third-party logistics customers operate more efficiently.
September 22, 2014UPS Expands Into Brokerage to Tap Fast-Growing Sector
UPS Inc. said it is pursuing an expansion of truck brokerage through its Freight unit, adding new capabilities in a fast-growing sector where the company does not currently have a major presence.
September 22, 2014Western Star Targets 5% Market Share; Seeks Efficiency Without 鈥楯ellybean鈥 Look
HENDERSON, Nev. 鈥 Executives at Western Star Trucks want to increase their market share to 5% of the U.S. and Canadian Class 8 market, and think there are enough haters of 鈥渏ellybeans鈥 among truck operators that they can pull it off.
September 22, 2014Peterbilt Debuts New Garbage Truck Configuration
Peterbilt introduced a right-hand stand-up configuration for its Model 320 garbage truck, which the company says continues to gain in popularity.
September 17, 2014Study 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, 2014New Truck Orders Grow; 2014 Slots Nearly Filled
Persistent strength in new Class 8 truck orders has filled nearly all open build slots in manufacturers鈥 production plans through the remainder of 2014, industry analysts said.
September 15, 2014Used-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, 2014