FTR: July U.S. trailer orders buck the seasonal trend
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR is reporting U.S. heavy-duty trailer orders moved higher in July, bucking the usual summer lull. “Freight fundamentals are improving, but trailer
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ETC report examines what a future truck funding framework would require in practice
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The Eastern Transportation Coalition (ETC) is releasing the final report from its 2025/26 motor carrier work, examining what would be required
ACT: July Class 8 orders signal strong demand amid tight backlogs
COLUMBUS, Ind. —Final North American Class 8 net orders totaled 22,562 units in July, up 71% year-over-year but down 29% month-over-month on a seasonally adjusted
Schneider leader named a 2026 Women in Supply Chain award recipient
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Kayla Stocco, Schneider National Inc.’s vice president of van truckload dedicated, is being named as a recipient of the 2026 Women
Fleet Advantage’s Kids Around The Corner Foundation donates record number of backpacks and shoes
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — More than 1,200 children across South Florida are heading into this new school year with essential back-to-school resources, thanks to Fleet
Truckstop, Bloomberg: Survey data shows sharp gains in broker rates and tightening capacity
BOISE, Idaho — Truckstop.com and Bloomberg Intelligence are releasing the H1 Freight Broker and Q2 Carrier survey data, as brokers report sharp rate gains and
ATA Truck Tonnage Index drops 1% in July
WASHINGTON — Trucking activity in the United States decreased 1% in July after rising 1.5% in June, according to the American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally
ACT: July preliminary net trailer orders defy expectations
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary net trailer orders in July were 15,900 units, up about 2,400 units from June, an 18% month-to-month increase, and nearly 8,100
FTR’s June Shippers Conditions Index reflects unfavorable but stabilizing environment
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Market conditions in June were unfavorable for shippers though much less so than they have been for months, according to FTR’s Shippers
Truckstop, FTR: Spot rates declined more than usual in latest week
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system remained very strong during the week ending Aug. 14, but were weaker than seasonally expected
ACT: Supply-driven tightness moderates as freight cycle enters seasonal lull
COLUMBUS, Ind. — DAT U.S. dry van truckload spot rates, net fuel, rose 47% year-over-year in July to $2.41 per mile, according to ACT Research’s
Cass Freight Index: Demand turnaround remains elusive
The Cass Freight Index data for July once again reflects a market where a demand turnaround remains elusive. Despite falling shipment volumes, supply shortages continue
DAT: Flatbed spot rates dips 7 cents to $3.54 a mile
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — DAT One load posts totaled 2.6 million for the week of Aug. 9-15, down 4% from the prior week. “Equipment posts totaled
Volvo, Mack and International issue safety recalls
WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting recalls impacting Volvo, Mack and International commercial vehicles. Volvo Trucks North America Volvo Trucks
Kodiak receives permit for autonomous truck testing in California
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Kodiak AI Inc. is receiving a drivered testing permit under the California Department of Motor Vehicles’ newly expanded Autonomous Vehicle Tester
Road rage alert: The cities in America where tempers flare most
DALLAS, Texas — A new analysis by Angel Reyes & Associates is revealing where American drivers face the greatest road rage risks. “Even as national
Geotab launches Geotab Investigations to accelerate the resolution of road incidents
OAKVILLE, ON and ATLANTA, Ga. — Geotab is announcing the launch of Geotab Investigations, a unified solution for safety, compliance and operations teams to accelerate
Torc Robotics joins Auto-ISAC to strengthen cybersecurity in connected CMVs
BLACKSBURG, Va. —Torc Robotics is joining Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC), a global member-driven organization dedicated to advancing cybersecurity collaboration across the automotive
ACT: Used truck market takes a breather in July
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales declined 2.9% m/m in July, according to the latest preliminary release of the
ATA backs bill to preserve universal vehicle safety regulations
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is backing the introduction of the Uniform Vehicle Safety Standards Act. The bicameral bill would affirm that the