ACT Research Trucking Index shows nearly across-the-board declines
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index showed nearly across-the-board declines, with capacity being the lone exception. The Pricing Index fell
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Despite near-record highs, Class 8 market shows signs of decline
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to ACT Research’s recently released Transportation Digest, Class 8 retail sales and build are starting the summer at near-record high levels,
Rand McNally Releases 2020 Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas
CHICAGO — One of the best parts of summer is the succession of in-season favorites: strawberry season, blueberry season, watermelon season, cherry season, apple season.
Bendix workers in Mexico channel their inner Vikings
When people in trucking hear the name Bendix, they think of an industry leader in cutting-edge driver safety-assist technology. They think of Bendix’s ever-evolving Wingman
Volvo, partners explore human behavior prediction for trucking industry
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Recently, Volvo Trucks North America, along with automated vehicle software provider Perceptive Automata and customer Dependable Highway Express (DHE), showcased a collaborative
ACT Research says Class 8 cancellations continue on low side
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to ACT Research’s latest State of the Industry: Classes 5-8 Report, May’s Class 8 metrics generally aligned with expectations with the
Mack Trucks doubles down on debut of RoadLife 2.0
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks is doubling down on the debut of RoadLife 2.0 with the launch of two episodes on roadlife.tv. Featuring the grueling
Spot rates, volumes stay firm after International Roadcheck
PORTLAND, Ore. — The number of truck posts on the spot truckload freight market jumped 14% during the week ending June 16, said DAT Solutions,
WIT, Freightliner seek nominee for Influential Woman in Trucking Award
PLOVER, Wis. — Women In Trucking Association and Freightliner Trucks are seeking candidates for the 2019 Influential Woman in Trucking award. The award was created
The Semi Funny Comedian – Cutlery
He’s back!
Lippert Components introduces somnum Sleeper Series pillows for long-haul drivers
ELKHART, Ind. — Lippert Components (LCI), a supplier of highly engineered components to the mobile and leisure transportation industries, has introduced somnum Sleeper Series pillows
Group pushes FMCSA for rulemaking before changing crash preventability program
WASHINGTON — A coalition of 10 trucking-related organizations has petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for a rulemaking if the agency intends to change
Navistar to make capital investments at Huntsville engine plant
LISLE, Ill. — Navistar, a maker of commercial trucks and buses, has decided to make capital investments of approximately $125 million in new and expanded
Modernize the Truck Fleet Coalition rallies support for repealing FET
WASHINGTON — The Modernize the Truck Fleet (MTF) coalition rallied on Capitol Hill Wednesday to urge Congressional support for bipartisan legislation repealing the 12% federal
Talbert Manufacturing opens 58,000-square-foot expansion
RENSSELAER, Ind. — Talbert Manufacturing, a North American provider of specialized heavy-haul solutions, recently officially opening the 58,000-square-foot expansion of its Liberty, North Carolina, facility.
Cargo Transporters initiates Acres of Diamonds…Focus on Home Program
CLAREMONT, N.C. — Cargo Transporters, an asset-based transportation operation, Tuesday introduced its Acres of Diamonds…Focus on Home Program. The new recruiting and retention initiative will
ATA truck tonnage index declines 6.1% in May
ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 6.1% in May after jumping 7% in April. In May,
The Trucker News Channel Episode #055
In this episode we cover… – Some drivers may need to retake CDL test. – Bees buzzing on highway in Bozeman. – Trucker does Usain
Diesel prices drop everywhere, and by more than a nickel in California
The average price for a gallon of diesel nationwide fell by 3.5 cents for the week ending June 17, to currently stand at $3.07 per
Used truck volumes fall 14% month-over-month in May
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary used Class 8 volumes (same dealer sales) fell 14% month-over-month in May, the second consecutive sequential drop, according to the latest