Truck Orders Reach Peak Levels, Analysts Say
The aggressive demand for new Class 8 trucks rolled on in September, contributing to record order strength over the past three months, ACT Research Co. reported.
October 3, 2018The ELD Mandate, Part II
The compliance clock is ticking for fleets that still use automatic onboard recording devices rather than those that meet the new ELD specifications.
October 3, 2018Trucking Technology Begins to Find Its Voice
Voice-activated digital assistants such as Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa are all the rage in consumer electronics right now, and some developers are beginning to apply this technology to the trucking industry to enhance safety and efficiency.
October 3, 2018Arizona DOT Expands Mexican Training Program to Subcontractors
Truckers who operate in the maquiladora business are the newest participants in the Arizona Department of Transportation’s truck safety improvement program.
October 2, 2018Capitol Agenda for the Week of Oct. 1: T&I Chairmanship and the Elephants in the Room
The two Republicans vying for the chairmanship of the transportation panel in the House say they will make it a priority to craft legislation aimed at rebuilding the country’s roads and bridges. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
October 1, 2018Meritor Expands Service Point Program
Meritor Inc. announced that 11 independent repair facilities in eight states are newly approved service partners of the Meritor Service Point program.
October 1, 2018Business-Equipment Orders Show First Decline in Five Months
Orders placed with U.S. factories for business equipment unexpectedly declined in August, the first drop in five months, marking a pause from solid gains in manufacturing, Commerce Department figures showed Sept. 27.
October 1, 2018Cooper Tire Changes Joint Venture Partner
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. announced that its partner in the China-based Qingdao Ge Rui Da Rubber Co. (GRT) truck and bus radial tire production joint venture will change.
September 28, 2018Kenworth Touts New W990 at Las Vegas Media Event
Kenworth Truck Co. introduced the W990, a new long-hood conventional Class 8 tractor.
September 28, 2018Used Truck Prices Jump 16% in August
Strong demand for used trucks continued in August as the average price of a Class 8 vehicle jumped 16% year-over-year in the midst of a historically strong freight market, ACT Research reported.
September 27, 2018