August data shows truck production still constrained by parts shortages
U.S. sales of Class 8 trucks remain subdued in August with sales of 18,176 reported by manufacturers, according to data received from Wards Intelligence. The
U.S. sales of Class 8 trucks remain subdued in August with sales of 18,176 reported by manufacturers, according to data received from Wards Intelligence. The
ATLANTA — Alabama Motor Express (AMX), a family-owned trucking and logistics company, has opened a new terminal in Jackson, Georgia. According to a company statement,
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Circle Logistics announced Sept. 15 that it has launched a drayage division to provide support at the Port of Detroit, the
Bloomington, Ind. — FTR reports preliminary trailer orders bounced back in August to 15,100 units, up 79% from July, but still down 47%. Trailer orders
If you’re planning to give some lavish gifts during the holidays this year, the good news is you’ll have more money to spend. Freight rates
Drivers Legal Plan, a national law firm that defends truck drivers exclusively, is celebrating more than a quarter-century of operation this month. Jim Klepper founded
With the mandate for electronic logging devices (ELDs), the method of recording a driver’s hours of service (HOS) has changed a lot. However, the principles
MUNICH — The Navistar board of directors has appointed Mathias Carlbaum as the new president and CEO of Navistar International Corp., effective Sept. 1, 2021.
AUSTIN, Texas — Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao is joining the board of directors for Hyliion Holdings Corp., the company announced Aug. 24.
After a June increase, sales of Class 8 trucks on the U.S. market dropped sharply in July to the lowest level since February, according to
One trucking truth is that the larger your business grows, the less direct control you’ll have over it. Some truck owners are content to remain
Freight levels moderated in June, but only by a little, according to reports from several sources. Supply chain issues, like shortages of semiconductors (silicon chips)
PLOVER, Wis. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has recognized 17 companies on its list of 2021 Top Woman-Owned Businesses in Transportation. The list
Electronics have revolutionized modern vehicles. Today, drivers have access to more information than ever before, thanks to technologies such as GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and specialized
Everyone knows the trucking industry is governed by government rules and regulations. Most drivers are familiar with a long list of acronyms representing federal agencies
Parts shortages and dwindling inventories are holding back what should be a robust new Class 8 truck market, according to Kenny Vieth, president and senior
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has committed to $1 million annually for five years to support expansion at Arkansas Children’s Northwest campus
DALLAS — In an effort to improve speed, efficiency and accuracy at weigh stations, Drivewyze has launched open enrollment for automated electronic inspections (e-inspections) at
Many drivers begin their trucking careers working for a carrier that pays by the mile. Some pay different rates for loaded and empty miles, but
PHOENIX — On July 5, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc., acquired 100% of Dothan, Alabama-based AAA Cooper Transportation. AAA Cooper is a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier that also