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Editorial: A Next Generation Is Coming
US to Tighten Fuel Rules
President Obama last week said he would seek an additional set of carbon-dioxide emissions and fuel-economy improvements for heavy- and medium-duty trucks that would go beyond standards that take effect this year and in 2017.
February 24, 2014January Storms Cut Tonnage 4.3%
Severe winter weather ravaged trucking in January, driving down December tonnage by 4.3%, the greatest month-to-month decline in two years, American Trucking Associations announced last week.
February 24, 2014Heavy-Duty Truck Sales Up 7.5% to Best January Total Since 2007
Class 8 truck sales rose 7.5% in January to the highest total for the month in seven years and the fifth straight month in which sales have improved year-over-year, WardsAuto.com reported.
February 24, 2014Retailers Revamping Distribution Strategies to Deliver Directly to Shoppers, Merchants Say
The world of retail shipping is being turned inside out, led by a high-tech-driven shift in goods transportation.
February 24, 2014Texas Trucking Group Visits Capitol to Educate Delegation on Industry
WASHINGTON — Texas Trucking Association members blitzed Capitol Hill, visiting 36 House offices and two on the Senate side in a single day in an effort to educate lawmakers on critical industry issues.
February 24, 2014Wal-Mart Unveils Concept Design for Rig With Hybrid Power, Lightweight Materials
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has unveiled a concept tractor-trailer that includes a hybrid-electric powertrain and the first-ever trailer made from a solid sheet of lightweight carbon fiber.
February 24, 2014Trucking Acquisitions Likely to Continue at Strong Pace in 2014, Executives Say
MANALAPAN, Fla. — Trucking industry acquisitions will continue in 2014 at the stepped-up pace that was seen last year, eight industry leaders said.
February 24, 2014Cold Weather Lifts Diesel
Bitter winter weather in much of the United States drove up diesel, crude oil and gasoline prices again last week, with all hitting their highest levels in at least four months, analysts said.
February 24, 2014VW Hires Former Daimler Truck Chief Renschler
Volkswagen AG has hired Andreas Renschler, the former global head of Daimler AG’s truck brands, to oversee its truck operations, which include Scania AB and MAN SE.
February 21, 2014