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USA Truck Posts $700,000 Loss; Second Straight Quarter in the Red
USA Truck Inc. lost $700,000 in the third quarter, the second consecutive three-month period in which the company spent more money than it earned, the company announced Nov. 4.
November 4, 2016Bestpass Surpasses $60 Million in Toll Savings for Truckers
Bestpass Inc. has saved trucking companies more than $60 million in tolls through its universal transponder that covers bridges and roads in most of the United States, the company announced Nov. 1.
November 4, 2016NHTSA to Hold Listening Session on Automated Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced it will hold a public listening session Nov. 10 for comment on the recently released guidelines for the testing and deployment of highly automated vehicles.
Police Organization Urges Regulators to Refine Speed-Limiter Proposal
The National Fraternal Order of Police called on federal transportation regulators to gather additional information and refine a speed-limiter proposal for trucks.
November 3, 2016What Happens When the Most Important Pipeline in the US Explodes?
On Oct. 31, a construction crew in Alabama triggered a massive explosion when a track-hoe struck the biggest fuel pipeline in the United States.
Class 8 Orders Fall Below 14,000 in October
Orders for Class 8 trucks in October reached 13,900, according to ACT Research Co.’s initial findings, which will be revised if necessary later in the month.
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November 3, 2016ArcBest Earnings Drop 32% in 3Q, but Still Beat Analysts' Estimates
ArcBest Corp. reported softer earnings in the third quarter compared to last year due to lower freight tonnage and tighter margins.
Firms Must Adapt to Change, Disruption Executives Tell Truckstop.com Customers
DALLAS — As emerging technologies and new business models transform the way freight moves, transportation firms will need to undergo a metamorphosis of their own to compete in this new world, executives said.
Nolan Logistics Expands Electric Truck Fleet
Nolan Logistics is taking delivery of its eighth T-Series pure electric terminal truck from electrification provider Orange EV, the companies said.
November 3, 2016