Dry van spot rates sink to their lowest level since June 2020 on Truckstop board
According to data from Truckstop and FTR Transportation Intelligence for the week ended Sept. 20 (Week 38), broker-posted spot rates for dry van equipment fell
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- About Linda Garner-Bunch
- Linda Garner-Bunch has been in publishing for more than 30 years. You name it, Linda has written about it. She has served as an editor for a group of national do-it-yourself publications and has coordinated the real estate section of Arkansas’ only statewide newspaper, in addition to working on a variety of niche publications ranging from bridal magazines to high-school sports previews and everything in between. She is also an experienced photographer and copy editor who enjoys telling the stories of the “Knights of the Highway,” as she calls our nation’s truck drivers.
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Don’t fall victim to the used truck leasing trap
SPONSORED BY TRANSPORT ENTERPRISE LEASING (TEL) Operate a smaller fleet? You may already know about the advantages of leasing versus buying commercial trucks. What you may
Kristin White steps into role as acting administrator for FHWA
WASHINGTON — Following the surprise resignation of former Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Administrator Shailen Bhatt, Kristin White, the agency’s deputy administrator, has picked up the
DAT: Truckload volumes and rates diverged in August
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Truckload freight volumes and rates continued on divergent paths in August, with shipments rising and prices falling for the third straight month,
Bloom joins Sokolis as vice president of operations
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. — Sokolis, a provider of fleet fuel management services, has named industry veteran Laura Bloom as vice president of operations, according to a
Retail sales of used trucks fell below expectations for August, ACT says
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Volume growth of Class 8 same dealer used truck sales of +1.7% in August lagged behind expectations, according to a preliminary release
Bhatt steps down as FHWA administrator; White named as acting administrator
WASHINGTON — Effective Sept. 10, Shailen Bhatt stepped down as administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). He was confirmed by the Senate for the
TrueTMS updates offer ‘all-in-one’ order management system
MELBOURNE, Fla. — With recent developments in its technology, TrueTMS now offers the trucking industry’s first “all-in-one” order management system, according to a Sept. 13
Louisiana reports numerous road closings due to effects of Francine
BATON ROUGE — Many roads and state routes in Louisiana remain closed because of the effects of Hurricane Francine, according to the Louisiana Department of
CH Robinson shines spotlight on drivers
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Sept. 15-21, C.H. Robinson is working to honor the hard-working men and women who spend
Truckstop stats show overall drop in load postings, spot rates during Labor Day week
Following strong gains during the previous week, broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop system for van equipment declined during the week ended Sept. 6 (Week
Are you ready for the rebound?
SPONSORED BY TEL Despite multiple months of below-average freight tonnage, there are new signs of change. Recent reports show an uptick in freight tonnage due
FHWA releases $3M in emergency funding to help CDOT repair roads, bridges damaged by August floods
WASHINGTON — In the wake of historic rainfall and flooding in August, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT) will receive $3 million in quick-release emergency
Bestpass-Fleetworthy Solutions rebrands itself as Fleetworthy
ALBANY, N.Y. — Bestpass-Fleetworthy Solutions is now Fleetworthy, uniting Bestpass, Fleetworthy Solutions, Drivewyze and ExpressTruckTax under a single parent brand, the company announced Sept. 9.
Nominations are open for 2025 Best Fleets to Drive For
NEWMARKET, Ontario, Canada — The nomination period for the 2025 Best Fleets to Drive For awards is now open. This marks the 17th edition of
Can you lease a Class 8 truck without being tied to a carrier? OTR Leasing makes it possible
SPONSORED BY OTR LEASING For many truck drivers, the dream of owning their own truck and running an independent trucking business is both exciting and
FTR’s preliminary stats show August Class 8 orders up 2% over July but down 16% year to date
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Orders of new Class 8 tractors in August rose 2% month over month to 13,400 units, according to a preliminary report released
Reefer, dry van spot rates jump ahead of Labor Day
Broker-posted van spot rates in the Truckstop system have underperformed seasonal expectations recently, but they rose sharply during the week ended August 30 (week 35)
TCA Chair John Culp speaks out about current issues in trucking
Change of Seasons: An interview with TCA Chairman John Culp Fall is a busy season for the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) as well as for
New emissions standards impact fleet planning and buying: Actionable advice for today’s fleet owners
SPONSORED BY TRANSPORT ENTERPRISE LEASING Gearing up for the new emission standards is proving to be no easy haul for fleet owners. The Environmental Protection