Opinion: Virginia Increases Availability of TWICs at DMVs
As reported in Transport Topics in early December 2016, (12-12, pp. 4, 43) American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear told a roundtable of lawmakers at a Senate hearing in Washington, D.C., that the Transportation Worker Identification Credential, or TWIC, represents the future of secure transportation.
March 6, 2017Class 8 Orders Rise 28%, Reach Highest Total in 14 Months
North American Class 8 orders in February reached a 14-month high as they cleared 23,000, and exceeded expectations, analysts said.
March 3, 2017Opinion: Aftermarket Systems Are Fleets’ Achilles’ Heel
Aftertreatment systems are unequivocally becoming the Achilles’ heel for all fleets and a leading contender for high cost, load delays and asset downtime. However, there is much more to the root cause of this escalating issue.
February 27, 2017Poor January Retail Sales May Signal the Market Hit Bottom
U.S. retail sales of Class 8 trucks in January — typically a skimpy point in any year — barely squeaked past 10,000 units and were the lowest in nearly six years as they fell 31.4% year-over-year, WardsAuto.com reported.
February 23, 20172016 Net Income Down, Revenue Up at Wabco Holdings
Commercial vehicle supplier Wabco Holdings Inc. reported lower net income on higher revenue for the fourth quarter and full year in 2016.
February 17, 2017Ancra Updates Cargo Handling Equipment
Ancra International introduced its Retract-A-Roll 3 addition to its cargo handling systems.
February 17, 2017Equipment Suppliers Post Quarterly Gains
Equipment manufacturers and diversified suppliers reported mostly stronger fourth-quarter results.
February 13, 2017Tire Price Increases as High as 8% Likely
Fleets can expect single-digit increases in tire prices soon, as several manufacturers issued price hikes set to take effect this year.
February 13, 2017Bendix Electronic Stability Program Now Standard on Kenworth T680, T880 Models
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems' electronic stability program now is standard on Kenworth Truck Co.’s T680 and T880 trucks.
February 9, 2017Private Equity Group Buys Stake In Evans Network of Cos.
Calera Capital has acquired a majority stake in the Evans Network of Cos., but CEO Bo Bates, the Evans family and management will retain a significant equity interest in the business, according to a Feb. 9 announcement.
February 9, 2017