While the overall U.S. economy lost jobs in August due to the wind-down of the 2010 Census, the for-hire trucking industry added 400 jobs during the month, according to preliminary figures released Sept. 3 by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. ... (more...)
After two consecutive declines, the value of new orders for manufactured goods was up $600 million, or 0.1 percent, in July from June to $409.5 billion on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Census Bureau reported Sept. 2. Excluding transportation, equipment, however, ... (more...)
The American Truck Dealers led a coalition of trucking industry executives Wednesday, Sept. 1, to meet with senior members of the Obama administration and to discuss the state of the industry, the impact of higher costs resulting from new emissions mandates and options to ... (more...)
Reported sales of used commercial vehicles (Classes 3-8) were off 20 percent in July compared to June, but unit sales were up year-over year and still are running 43 percent above 2009 on a year-to-date basis, according to ACT Research Co. In the latest release ... (more...)
State highway conditions are the best they’ve been in 19 years, according to Reason Foundation’s 19th Annual Highway Report. Unfortunately, the recession is partly responsible for the improvement in road conditions: people are driving less, which has helped slow pavement deterioration and reduced traffic ... (more...)
Early two-way radio communication proves its worth on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in the 1940s. (MORE...)
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Hendrickson Truck Suspension Systems says its Steertek front steer axle now is available at a 12,500-pound capacity rating on select Freightliner and Western Star truck ... (more...)
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Gaither Tool Co.’s O-Line-Er helps make it easier to line up wheel studs with rim holes, therefore minimizing installation time. When combined with Gaither’s Wheel ... (more...)
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Gamber-Johnson, a manufacturer of rugged docking stations and vehicle mounting, now has a Mag docking station for the Panasonic Toughbook 31 computer. The new Mag ... (more...)
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Snap-on’s Masters Series PowerCab fits on the side of any double bank or larger 1000 Series Snap-on Roll Cab to give technicians a place to ... (more...)
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Cobra Electronics’ 7750 Platinum, a 7-inch navigation unit designed specifically for professional drivers, features enhanced graphics, Junction View with Lane ... (more...)
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