Van spot rates in Truckstop’s system soften as winter weather subsides
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Warmer temperatures and calmer weather relieved the pressure that had fueled spot rates during the prior week. Broker-posted spot rates for van
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Warmer temperatures and calmer weather relieved the pressure that had fueled spot rates during the prior week. Broker-posted spot rates for van
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Officials at ACT Research say their latest For-Hire Trucking Index reflects a “gradually-recovering freight market.” The Supply-Demand Balance tightened by 2.2 points
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) intends to proceed with a motor carrier-based speed limiter mandate by preparing a supplemental notice of
DES MOINES, Iowa — Ruan Transportation Management Systems has announced the promotion of Jeff Harpole to executive vice president. Harpole is currently the senior vice
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Great Dane has announced the appointment of William (Bill) Davidson as its new executive vice president of manufacturing. “We are excited to
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — C.H. Robinson is doubling the dollar amount of the scholarships it gives away each year. In a recent announcement, the C.H.
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — Forward Air Corporation officials say the company has completed the acquisition of Omni Logistics. “Together, Forward and Omni will create a category
OKLAHOMA CITY — Love’s Travel Stops officials say they are celebrating the company’s 60th anniversary “by strengthening its commitment to getting customers back on the
ALIQUIPPA, Pa. — PGT Trucking Inc., a multi-service transportation firm offering flatbed, dedicated, international and specialized services, will open two new operations facilities by Q2
WILMINGTON, Del. — NationaLease, one of the largest full-service truck leasing organizations in North America, has promoted Jane Clark to senior vice president of operations.
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Supply chain firm ProvisionAI has announced its selection of Robert Scheckman as the company’s new chief revenue officer. In his new position,
BOISE, Idaho — In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Truckstop is a charitable donation to Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT), a nonprofit organization that
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BELLEVUE, Wash. — PACCAR achieved record-breaking annual revenues and net income for 2023, said company CEO Preston Feight in a Jan. 23, 2024, release. PACCAR
WASHINGTON — While the American Trucking Associations’ For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose slightly in December 2023, the year overall saw a drop of 1.7% for the
LOWELL, Ark. — J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has announced that Patrick Ottensmeyer is the newest member of its Board of Directors. This appointment has
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Final December Class 8 net orders, at 26,352 units, were down 14% year-over-year. Within that top line, tractor orders were down 31%,
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Extreme cold and other severe winter conditions likely were the cause of a jump in broker-posted rates in the Truckstop system during
At last, after months of “bouncing along the bottom,” the various forecasters and analysts are providing a bit of better news about the prospects for
BEAVERTON, Ore. — DAT Freight & Analytics (DAT) announced the appointment of two new leaders for its product and security organizations. Jeff Clementz has been