ACT Research: Trailer industry concerns shift toward demand
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Peak order season opened in September, and although net orders in November continued to show relatively healthy bookings, they were softer than
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Peak order season opened in September, and although net orders in November continued to show relatively healthy bookings, they were softer than
WASHINGTON — Distinguished Army veteran Brandon Meredith, a driver for Slay Transportation, received this year’s “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” award during a special ceremony
DALLAS — Professional truck driver Dale Hankins can’t remember the last time he was home for Christmas. He’s been an independent driver for the past
In November, it was just more of the same as far as the truck freight market is concerned. Perhaps Tim Denoyer, vice president and senior
McALLEN, Texas — The federal government has closed railroad crossings in two Texas border towns, raising concerns about the potential impact on cross-border trade and American
WASHINGTON — American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 1% in November after increasing 0.8% in October. In November,
DALLAS — Averitt associates are in their holiday spirit. They’ve prepared more than 15,000 personalized Christmas cards to be delivered to U.S. soldiers who are
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Final November Class 8 net orders, at 41,732 units, were up 28% year-over-year, with tractor orders up 20% and vocational equipment orders
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Over the past 18 months, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Vehicle Investigations Branch recovered more than $5.2 million dollars in cargo theft
WASHINGTON — The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, that it has opened applications for $9.7 billion in multi-year funding. The federal funds,
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Average U.S. diesel prices are down across the nation. According to the Energy Information Administration, the average price for a gallon
NASHVILLE — Country-rap musician Jelly Roll is playing Santa Claus in Nashville. The singer, whose real name is Jason DeFord, recently brought a tractor-trailer packed
BEAVERTON, Ore. — There are three major threats to 2024’s freight market: Soft pricing; unpredictable costs; and threats of fraud and cyber crime. This is
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop system held steady overall during the week ended Dec. 15 (week 50) as dry van and
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is seeking nominations for the annual Women In Trucking Driver of the Year award sponsored by
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The economic strength seen in 2023, which surprised some economists, could provide less ballast for freight in 2024. However, supply contraction should
Ron Millman, a driver for Georgia-based East-West Express, is one of only a handful of people on the planet who can say he’s covered 7
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Port of Long Beach has been awarded more than $283 million to complete the final phase of the Pier B On-Dock
NEW YORK — The founder of Nikola Corp. was sentenced Monday to four years in prison for his conviction for exaggerating claims about his company’s
This story was updated Dec. 20, 2023, to specify that only industries regulated by the FMCSA would be impacted by the proposed legislation. WASHINGTON —