Decline in cost of gas offsets pricier freight trucking services
WASHINGTON — U.S. wholesale prices barely rose last month as a sharp decline in the cost of gas offset pricier freight trucking services and mobile
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Weaker spot market indicates ‘muted’ holiday freight peak
PORTLAND, Ore. — The national average spot van rate increased 6 cents to $2.14/mile during the week ending December 8 although demand for trucks was
All Class 8 OEMs to exhibit at North American Commercial Vehicle Show in October
ATLANTA — The North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NAVC Show) a biennial B2B trucking industry trade show that focuses on the needs of fleet owners,
On-highway average diesel price slips 4.6 cents to $3.161 a gallon
For the eighth week in a row Monday, average on-highway diesel prices fell, ending up at $3.161 a gallon compared with $3.207 last week, a
Interstates need overhaul; reports calls for 20-year plan
WASHINGTON — The future of the U.S. Interstate Highway System is threatened by a persistent and growing backlog of structural and operational deficiencies and by
Schneider honored with New North Workplace Excellence Award
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Excellence at work isn’t only an expectation for Schneider associates. It’s a framework for them to succeed. The Excellence@Work initiative is
Bendix tech tips: Bumper to bumper winter prep
ELYRIA, Ohio — Technically, no, winter’s not here yet. But in the practical sense, the season’s dropping temperatures, snow and ice are already impacting large
Demand for vans, reefers on spot market especially strong
PORTLAND, Ore. — Demand for vans and refrigerated trucks on the spot truckload freight market was exceptionally strong during the week ending December 1, according
Class 8 truck orders subside in November
Two companies that analyze truck orders have reported the torrid pace of the past few months subsided in November. According to ACT Research, preliminary North
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, some of this stuff is getting redundant
Oh, man, it’s column time again. You know what? I’m going to have to be straight with you. There isn’t a darned thing I feel
The Trucker News Channel Episode #029
In this episode we cover… A different kind of smokie walks into a police station. New guidance for not disrupting truckers while they sleep. TBS
USA Truck rebrands to focus on comprehensive capacity solutions
VAN BUREN, Ark. —USA Truck, a capacity solutions provider headquartered in Van Buren, Arkansas, has updated its branding as “USAT Capacity Solutions.” The new branding
ACT outlook predicts Class 8 production to continue growth trend into 2019
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to the recently released N.A. Commercial Vehicle On-Highway Engine Outlook published by ACT Research and Rhein Associates, Class 8 production is
Diesel prices slide 7th straight week to $3.207
Although oil prices jumped Monday, December 3 amid talk that OPEC will cut production, it wasn’t soon enough to keep diesel prices from slipping for
Tariff tensions shadow U..S, Canada, Mexico trade pact signing
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — President Donald Trump teamed up with the leaders of Canada and Mexico on Friday to sign a revised North American trade
New Jacobs system helps eliminate cabin shake during start-up, shutdown
BLOOMFIELD, Conn. — Jacobs Vehicle Systems has introduced Active Decompression Technology (ADT) that enables heavy-duty commercial vehicles to benefit from an engine stop-start system and
VDO RoadLog ELDs now fully compliant with Transport Canada Regulations
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Continental, a global supplier of systems, components and tires to automobile and truck manufacturers, and the manufacturer of VDO RoadLog ELD said
J.B. Hunt, project44 collaborate to deliver LTL, TL visibility within J.B. Hunt 360
LOWELL, Ark. — J.B. Hunt Transport Services said Tuesday it will launch a technology collaboration with project44 (p44). The company will integrate the p44 advanced
Meritor makes major enhancements to parts express site
TROY, Mich. — Meritor said Tuesday it had made major enhancements to MeritorPartsXpress.com that improve search functionality for more than 100,000 aftermarket products and offer
FTR’s September Shippers Conditions Index continues to improve with positive trend expected into 2019
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) for September reflected continued improvement in the environment for shippers with a new reading of -7.6, more