Parts shortages, record material prices keep Class 8 truck sales ‘mushy’
Parts shortages and dwindling inventories are holding back what should be a robust new Class 8 truck market, according to Kenny Vieth, president and senior
Parts shortages and dwindling inventories are holding back what should be a robust new Class 8 truck market, according to Kenny Vieth, president and senior
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has committed to $1 million annually for five years to support expansion at Arkansas Children’s Northwest campus
DALLAS — In an effort to improve speed, efficiency and accuracy at weigh stations, Drivewyze has launched open enrollment for automated electronic inspections (e-inspections) at
Many drivers begin their trucking careers working for a carrier that pays by the mile. Some pay different rates for loaded and empty miles, but
PHOENIX — On July 5, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc., acquired 100% of Dothan, Alabama-based AAA Cooper Transportation. AAA Cooper is a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier that also
Trucking provides a variety of opportunities for drivers, and each type of job has its own pros and cons. Many drivers begin their career with
Shipping volumes are picking up for rail, ship and pipeline but declining slightly for trucking, according to reports from several industry sources. Cass Information Systems
RESTON, Va. & WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — ASG, a portfolio company of Alpine Investors, has acquired Trucker Tools, a digital freight management platform that provides capacity
If there are statistics that best show the weirdness of the U.S. market for Class 8 trucks, it might be these: May sales were down
PORTLAND, Ore. — Spot truckload freight rates hit record highs in May despite a month-over-month decline in volume, a sign that transportation networks are not
ATLANTA — In May, NBA superstar Kyrie Irving invested $500,000 in Fleeting, a Black-owned, New York-based commercial trucking and fleet management services company. This investment
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2021 by celebrating milestones achieved by members of its “Over 20 Team.” Averitt’s Over 20
When it comes to operating your own trucking business, being a great driver isn’t enough. It takes more than driving skill to profitably manage a
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Landstar System Inc. recently recognized its 2020 MUST Customer of the Year, as well as its Safety Officer of the Year. Southwire
Strong freight rates continued to drive trucking revenues upward in April, despite some loss of volume, according to reports received from several sources. The Cass
PLOVER, Wis. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has named Casey Stone as its June 2021 member of the month. Stone is the customer solutions manager
A common argument among commercial truck drivers pits drivers who were taught to drive by a relative or friend, or who learned by bouncing around
Trucks powered by electricity may be making the headlines, but trucks burning old-fashioned diesel fuel are still moving the freight. As summer approaches, diesel fuel
U.S. sales of new Class 8 trucks declined in April, according to data received from ACT Research. Sales of 19,714 trucks were 12.4% lower than
PORTLAND, Ore. —Truckload freight activity declined in April, but the month was still the second busiest month on record for shippers, freight brokers and motor