April Trailer Orders Rise 20.2%
Trailer orders rose 20.2% in April as demand for new equipment continued to surpass year-ago levels, ACT Research reported.
May 27, 2014TT Gets Behind-the-Scenes Look at Indianapolis 500
Transport Topics visited the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day weekend, getting an insiders’ view of the weekend’s activities with behind-the-scenes access from Firestone Tires.
May 27, 2014Werner Enterprises Co-Founder Gloria Werner Dies
Gloria Werner, co-founder of Werner Enterprises, died May 20.
May 27, 2014Maverick Could Use 500 More Drivers Immediately, CEO Says
Maverick USA CEO Steve Williams said his company could easily use 500 more drivers immediately and shipments are just waiting for trucks, Arkansas Business reported.
May 27, 2014Durable Goods Orders Increase in April
Bookings for goods meant to last at least three years rose 0.8% after a 3.6% gain in the prior month that was stronger than previously reported, according to the Commerce Department.
May 27, 2014Home Prices in 20 US Cities Increase at Slower Pace in March
Home prices in 20 U.S. cities rose at a slower pace in the year ended in March as the housing market began to weaken at the start of 2014.
May 27, 2014Consumer Confidence Index Rises to 83 in May
The Conference Board’s index of U.S. consumer confidence increased to 83 in May from 81.7 a month earlier, the New York-based private research group said today.
May 27, 2014Opinion: One ELD Rule Doesn’t Fit All
There has been a lot of discussion lately about the proposed regulation that will mandate the use of electronic logging devices. Personally, I am in favor of using ELDs.
May 26, 2014Editorial: Perfect Yields to Good
Studying the issues, analyzing them, knowing your own mind and then working earnestly to convince others is a worthwhile pursuit. At the same time, it’s also necessary to do those things within the context of a sound understanding of broad political reality.
May 26, 2014April Tonnage Gains 4.8%
Truck tonnage rose 4.8% last month from a year earlier as carriers distanced themselves from winter’s freight disruptions, setting the stage for more growth amid a strengthening economy.
May 26, 2014