December Class 8 orders down, but annual total is solid
Preliminary data for the orders of Class 8 trucks in North America in December revealed a substantial decline from November, but the numbers for the
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Volvo makes provision of $780 million relating to costs to address degrading emission control component issue
GÖTEBORG, Sweden — As previously communicated, the Volvo Group has detected that an emissions control component used in certain markets and models may degrade more
7 people, including 5 children, are killed, 8 hurt in Florida crash involving 2 big rigs, 2 passenger vehicles
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The church van headed south was packed with children, an hour to go before reaching Walt Disney World after a 700-mile
U.S. employers added a stellar 312,000 jobs in December, trucking adds 36,600 for year
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers dramatically stepped up their hiring in December, adding 312,000 jobs in an encouraging display of strength for an economy in the
Turnover at large TL carriers drops 11 percentage points in third quarter
ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello said Thursday the turnover rate at large truckload carriers fell 11 percentage points in the
Bendix rolling out new advanced technology training courses for 2019
ELYRIA, Ohio — To help fleets, technicians and owner-operators keep pace with today’s ever-advancing truck technologies, Bendix (Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and Bendix Spicer Foundation
DAT: Spot truckload rates rise as 2018 draws to a close
PORTLAND, Ore. — The number of spot truckload freight posts declined 21 percent during the week ending December 29, not an unusual figure when you
Trucking Alliance 2019 priorities include zero deaths, expansion of ELDs
WASHINGTON — Steve Williams, chairman and CEO of Maverick USA, and president of the Trucking Alliance board of directors Wednesday reaffirmed the organization’s priority objectives
“Everyday Heroes” Kenworth T680 will once again be auctioned to support Truckers Against Trafficking
TOLLESON, Ariz. — In an effort to further educate and fund efforts against human trafficking, Inland Kenworth has once again put together a special “Everyday
Teamsters Union asks appeals court to reverse FMCSA preemption of California meal, rest break laws
ALAMEDA, Calif. — The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has filed a petition with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals asking the court to review the
FMCSA approves new camera monitoring system as alternative to conventional rear-vision mirrors
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has approved an exemption application from Stoneridge Inc. that will allow the company’s MirrorEye Camera Monitor System
Navistar reports FY2018 net income of $340M vs. $30M in FY 2017
LISLE, Ill. — Navistar International Corp. had a fourth quarter 2018 net income of $188 million, or $1.89 per diluted share, compared to fourth quarter
West Virginia governor announces turnpike toll hike delay
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice says the West Virginia Turnpike toll increases will be delayed until January 15 amid rollout concerns. In a statement,
Maine 2018 highway fatalities among lowest in 60 years
AUGUSTA, Maine — Despite concerns about driver texting and inattention, the number of highway deaths in Maine in 2018 was among the lowest in 60
Americans relocating to western, southern parts of country, United Van Lines survey shows
ST. LOUIS — Americans are on the move, relocating to western and southern parts of the country. The results of United Van Lines’ 42nd Annual
You never what’s below the surface of a person until you do. Why, If I had a nickel …
For many years, I’ve saved coins. That’s not to say I’m any kind of serious coin collector. No, I mean I save coins. Not just
On-highway price of gallon of diesel drops another 2.9 cents
WASHINGTON — The average on-highway price of a gallon of diesel dropped another 2.9 cents a gallon to $3.048 for the week ending December 31, according
If safety No. 1 priority, why has Santa not been put OOS?
I’m sorry to have to write this, but we’re going to have to get real about Santa Claus. I don’t mean the bit about whether
Kinedyne introduces ergonomically advanced EASE-Z Winch Bars
BRANCHBURG, N.J. — Kinedyne, a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of cargo control technologies, has introduced the EASE-Z Winch Bar family. The EASE-Z Winch Bar
Despite pot legalization in Canada, professional drivers reminded trucking still ‘zero tolerance’ industry
Now that Canada has legalized the recreational use of marijuana, professional truck drivers plying highways on both sides of the border are reminded that trucking