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September Shatters Already High Used Class 8 Prices

In a market growing even hotter in September, the average price for a used Class 8 and for a 3-year-old Class 8 set records, blowing past those set a month earlier. The average price for an 8-year-old heavy-duty used truck even took an unexpected and dramatic leap higher, ACT Research reported.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 27, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Top 100

Ryder Reports Strong Q3, Beats Expectations

Vehicle leasing and rental company Ryder System Inc. reported strong third-quarter earnings on Oct. 27, exceeding Wall Street analysts’ expectations.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
October 27, 2021
Business, Logistics, Top 100

Old Dominion Posts Record Quarterly Profits, Revenue

Old Dominion Freight Line posted large third-quarter increases in profits and revenue as it took advantage of tight freight capacity and focused on transitioning to more profitable accounts.

Jerry Hirsch | Contributing Writer
October 27, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous, Top 100

Current Driver-Assist Tech Effective, Experts Say

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Driver-assist technologies that are already widely available on the commercial truck market have demonstrated that they can prevent crashes, save lives and reduce litigation-related costs, a group of industry experts said.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 27, 2021
Business, Safety, Logistics, Top 100

ATA Recognizes Trucking Industry Works With Awards Luncheon

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition presented Robert Low, president and founder of Prime Inc., with the 2021 Cathy Evans Highway to Victory award.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 26, 2021
Government, Business, Top 50, Top 100

UPS Reports Strong Third-Quarter Gains

UPS Inc.’s strategy to focus on more profitable segments of the shipping business paid off in the third quarter as its revenue per item shipped rose 13% and earnings climbed.

Jerry Hirsch | Contributing Writer
October 26, 2021
Government, Fuel, Top 100

Diesel Remains on the March, Rising 4.2¢ to $3.713 a Gallon

The national average price for diesel rose 4.2 cents to $3.713 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Oct. 25.

October 25, 2021
Business, Logistics, Top 100

Daseke Reports $424.6M Revenue for Q3

Daseke Inc. saw revenue and earnings increase during the third quarter of 2021, the company reported Oct. 22.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 22, 2021
Logistics, Top 100

United Road Introduces Guaranteed Pay Benefit for Drivers

United Road is expanding its guaranteed pay benefit to all of its drivers, the vehicle transport logistics company announced Oct. 20.

October 22, 2021
Business, Logistics, Top 100

Landstar Reports Record Earnings, Revenue for Q3

Landstar System Inc. saw revenue and earnings reach records during the third quarter of 2021, the company reported Oct. 20.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 21, 2021