ACT Research’s Class 8 Tractor Dashboard drops 6th time in 7 months
COLUMBUS, Ind — According to ACT Research’s recently released Transportation Digest, the top line on the Class 8 Tractor Dashboard slipped in September to a
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Higgins named senior legal VP for Volvo, Mack trucks
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greg Higgins has been named the senior vice president of legal and compliance, general counsel and secretary for Volvo Trucks North America
Used Class 8 retail sales fall in October, countering seasonal expectations
COLUMBUS, Ind — According to the latest release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks, published by ACT Research, used Class
Freight company Transport Investments now known as Bridgeway Connects
PITTSBURGH — Transport Investments Inc. has changed its name to Bridgeway Connects Inc. Bridgeway has grown to handle over 500,000 loads annually, a news release
Ship.Cars, Monk AI partner to streamline inspection process
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Ship.Cars has partnered with Monk AI to deliver AI inspection reports to drivers using the Ship.Cars Electronic Proof of Delivery app. With
Spot rates finally see typical rate strength heading into Thanksgiving
NEW PLYMOUTH, Idaho — Data from Truckstop and FTR Transportation Intelligence for the week ending Nov. 18 show a spot market that is experiencing pre-Thanksgiving
ACT Research: October net trailer orders higher than September
COLUMBUS, Ind. – October net U.S. trailer orders were 83% higher compared to September, according to ACT Research. October’s trailer orders of 47,860 units added
Concerns grow as US freight spot rates continue to drop below costs
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The past few months have been difficult for many in the trucking industry. Rising diesel prices, regional, temporary diesel fuel supply crunches
HDA Truck Pride partners with Diesel Laptops
HAZLEWOOD, Mo. — HDA Truck Pride has forged a new partnership with diagnostic repair and tool provider Diesel Laptops. “With their continued commitment to training
ACT Research: Commercial vehicle market resilient despite aggressive interest rate hikes
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Current commercial vehicle market conditions continue to prove resilient in the face of aggressive interest rate hikes, according to ACT Research’s latest State
New Ohio Love’s location offers 90 truck parking spaces
OKLAHOMA CITY – Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Madison, Ohio, thanks to a travel stop that opened on Thursday, Nov. 17. The store,
Class 8 used retail tractor volumes show decrease as new trailer orders rise
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Preliminary used Class 8 retail volumes (same dealer sales) decreased 10% month-over-month and were 30% lower compared to October 2021, according to
P&A Transportation scoops up Clay’s Transport Inc. in continued expansion
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — P&S Transportation LLC, a PS Logistics subsidiary, has purchased all substantial transportation assets of Clay’s Transport, Inc. and Clays Logistics LLC, a
Penske expands use of renewable diesel in California
READING, Pa. —Penske Truck Leasing has expanded its use of renewable diesel in California through a preferred supplier agreement with Shell Oil Products U.S. The move
Women In Trucking names Peterbilt a top company for women
PLOVER, Wis. — Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has recognized Peterbilt as a 2022 “Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation.” The organization’s
J.B. Hunt sets new goal to reduce carbon emission intensity
LOWELL, Ark. – J.B. Hunt Transport Services has announced a new goal to reduce its carbon emission intensity 32% by 2034 (baseline 2019). According to
Koffie Financial, Power partner to offer credit card tailored for trucking industry
NEW YORK CITY — Koffie Financial has launched a first-of-its-kind credit card built specifically for trucking fleets. The Koffie Card is available through a partnership with
Trucking industry’s November economic forecast shows slight uptick
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Relaxed supply chain constraints are making November’s trucking industry economic forecast look slightly better than October, according to ACT Research’s latest release
C.H. Robinson slashes 650 jobs in effort to streamline expenses
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Global logistics giant C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. is laying off 650 workers. Company officials made the announcement on Thursday, Nov. 10,
Heniff Transportation acquires Coal City Cob Company
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. — Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC announced on Wednesday, Nov. 10, that it acquired the corporate holding company of tank truck operator Coal