Opinion: ATA Intends to Build on 2016 Successes
The new year often brings changes. And rarely has that been as true as this year, as we have just inaugurated a new president who appears poised to change Washington. It’s also a time of renewed focus, to reflect on where we are and look forward and position for success.
January 30, 2017Monthly Truck Sales Top 15,000; Paccar Edges Daimler for Lead
U.S. Class 8 retail sales in December cleared 15,000, and sales leader Freightliner saw its share for the month dip below 30% as the market ended the year weaker than in 2015.
January 30, 2017Nanofibers Offer Finer Oil, Air Filtration, But Some in Maintenance Question Value
Nanofiber technology, already used in premium fuel filters, also is appearing in oil and air filters to help prevent maintenance problems on modern truck engines. Although nanofiber media offer improved performance, it comes at a cost.
January 30, 2017Atlanta Interchange Retains Top Spot in ATRI’s Truck Bottleneck Rankings
The five-level stack interchange in metropolitan Atlanta known locally as “Spaghetti Junction” was the nation’s worst truck bottleneck again in 2015, according to an American Transportation Research Institute study.
January 30, 2017Congress Unlikely to Address Infrastructure During Trump’s First 100 Days, GOP Says
Republican leaders have yet to figure out when to proceed with legislation that would modernize freight corridors, structurally deficient bridges and old pipelines, Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), policy chairman for the party in the Senate, told reporters on Jan. 25.
January 30, 2017Praxair-Linde Merger Shuffles Market for Industrial-Gas Distribution Fleets
Operators of private fleets that distribute industrial gases are bracing for more change as consolidation continues to shake up the biggest players in the market.
January 30, 2017Federal Policy on Autonomous Vehicles Needed to Enable Rollout, Backers Say
WASHINGTON — Advancements in self-driving vehicle technology require a set of national guidelines aimed at promoting safety and ensuring smooth connectivity across freight corridors, Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) said Jan. 25.
January 30, 2017FHWA Issues Guidance to States for V2I Use
The Federal Highway Administration issued guidance to state and local governments for the adoption of vehicle-to-infrastructure programs, or V2I.
January 30, 2017Truckload Companies Post Lower Profits in 4th Quarter
Several large truckload companies suffered from inconsistent fuel prices and lower freight revenue per truck, leading to steep declines in net income in the fourth quarter, but executives remain cautiously optimistic that industry conditions will improve in the second half of 2017.
January 30, 2017Teamsters, Car Haulers Try Again
Labor and management negotiators have produced a third contract to submit for ratification to Teamsters working in the car-haul sector of trucking, the union announced Jan. 23.
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