Class 8 orders continued to improve in February
Preliminary numbers released this week from FTR Associations shows Class 8 net orders in the month of February rose 4 percent from January.
The total number of net orders, according to FTR's preliminary data, was 23,011, ...
GDP rose slightly in 4Q of 2012
The U.S.'s real gross domestic product saw a small rise in the fourth quarter of 2012, an upward revision from the previously reported decline from 2012's third quarter, says the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau ...
Tied down: Cargo securement tips to lower CSA scores
A freshly-minted driver who recently had graduated from a CDL school came by to chat with his instructors and let them know how things were going. He’d just gotten hired by a big fleet, and ...
Driving games: Getting the most from drivers
The third and final part of the "Driving Games" series covers what type of rewards to offer drivers and the social aspect of the competitions. Part 1 covered the benefits of using technology and ...
Driving games: Attracting, rewarding drivers while boosting efficiency and safety
The first part of the "Driving Games" series covers the benefits of using technology and games to engage drivers and what types of games are available — see it here. Part 2, below, details how ...
Vegas Fleet Conference -Register Today for Next Week’s Conference
The Great West Fleet Executive Conference early bird carrier registration rate of $245 has been extended. This conference will focus on providing fleets with the critical information they need to successfully navigate the challenges and opportunities of doing business West. Topics include CSA, infrastructure funding, how carriers and owner-operators can meet equipment and classification requirements, an economic outlook on trucking and more. Registration includes all sessions, meals, and networking opportunities. Space is still available so register today!
Driving games: Technology’s impact on engaging drivers
In the first part of the "Driving Games" series, Technology Editor Aaron Huff covers how fleets are capitalizing on technology to using games to engage drivers and what types of games are available. Part 2 ...
Going Green: The truth behind LNG refueling speeds
Myth: It takes too long to refuel natural gas trucks and tractors.
Fact: While this statement may be true for trucks that run on compressed natural gas, trucks powered by liquefied natural gas actually fuel comparably ...
Trucking economic outlook — Risk factors to watch for in 2013
As part of CCJ's ongoing "On Thin Ice?" series, Part 3 details what risk factors fleets should watch for in 2013. Part 1 offers commentary from analysts and fleets as to what they see happening in ...
Smart Shops, Part 2: Making your shop efficient, effective
In part 2 of the "Smart Shops" series, Equipment Editor Jack Roberts covers how to start and work through the process of investing in and upgrading your shop to a modern shop equipped with efficient ...
Trucking Conditions Index stayed strong in December
The December Trucking Conditions Index from FTR Associates showed a good environment for the industry, FTR announced this week, saying that industry growth and overall economic growth will continue, despite what some analysts predict.
The Index ...
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