Suds shipper explains triple S’s of a good carrier August 1, 2014 MONCTON, N.B. - Shippers are unlikely to trend back to private trucking despite signs that highway freight rates are primed for lift off, says the president of one of Canada's top beer brewers.
Medium and heavy vehicle orders diverge August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. September net orders of heavy-duty Class 8 commercial vehicles were 15,231, up 37 percent from September of 2009, according to ACT Research Co.
Eaton to defend against class action suit August 1, 2014 NEW YORK -- The legal tug of war in the truck transmission sector marked a new chapter as a class action lawsuit was filed against Eaton Corp.
Spot market freight highest in 5 years August 1, 2014 PORTLAND, Ore.-- Spot market freight availability was 65 percent higher in September 2010 compared to last year, according to TransCore's North American Freight Index.
Tight supply boosting used class 8 prices August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, IN - The average retail sales price of Class 8 used vehicles sold in September increased three percent from the previous month to $42,100, according to ACT Research Co.
Maersk raises transatlantic rates for next year August 1, 2014 NEW YORK - Container shipping giant Maersk says it will increase general rates in 2011 on its transatlantic lanes.
Trailer orders defy seasonal weakness August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Despite what is traditionally one of the worst months for trailer demand, commercial trailer net orders in September more than doubled their very weak September 2009 volume.
Guys Gone Mild: Survey says truckers’ rosy outlook fades August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- You want to talk fickle? Three months ago, 75 percent of truckers said they were optimistic about the future of their business. Now, just 62 percent .
JD Power: Kept promises go a long way for truck buyers August 1, 2014 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. - Kenworth ranked highest in customer satisfaction with dealer service, while Hino ranks highest in customer satisfaction for conventional trucks
Tepper pulls Bruce R. Smith out of bankruptcy August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Specialized carrier Bruce R. Smith has announced that it has exited Canada's version of Chapter 11 thanks to a recapitalization plan with investment group Tepper Holdings.
Cat vocational trucks soon ready to roar August 1, 2014 PEORIA, Ill. - The first model of Caterpillar branded work trucks will make its debut at CONEXPO on March 22, 2011, the company announced.
Navistar upgrades product facility; reaches deal with UAW August 1, 2014 MELROSE PARK, Ill. -- Navistar plans to invest $90 million to expand an existing product development facility in Melrose Park, Ill. into a state-of-the-art testing center for trucks and diesel engines.
LTLers evolving into multimodalism to survive: JOC August 1, 2014 NEWARK, N.J. - The key to survival for LTL carriers in these uncertain post-recessionary times is reinvention.
Rival sues YRC over Teamsters contract August 1, 2014 FT. SMITH, Ark. - YRC Worldwide is being sued by one of its largest competitors in response to a labor agreement the LTL giant struck with the Teamsters union this week.
Third straight increase in class 8 truck orders: FTR August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, Ind. -- Preliminary for October Class 8 truck orders for all major North American OEMs showed a 22 percent increase over the previous month, according to FTR Associates.