Avery Vise (CCJ)BusinessMaverick’s Selig: Diversification is critical to successAs the 1990s ended, Little Rock, Ark.-based Maverick Transportation was almost completely dependent on the steel industry. Following the recession in 2001, the flatbed carrier recognized the dangers of relying on a single commodity, says Stephen Selig, Maverick’s president and chief operating officer. Speaking at the Avondale Partners Trucking Forum in Dallas, Selig says that […]August 22, 2013BusinessWerner’s Leathers: Trucking’s key tools all under attackThe cost of each of the four fundamental inputs in the business of trucking — trucks, trailers, drivers and fuel — have risen and likely will continue to rise in large part due to the policies of the Obama administration, says Derek Leathers, president of Werner Enterprises. Speaking at the Avondale Partners Trucking Forum in […]August 21, 2013BusinessMarten’s Kohl: Industry’s fleet renewal will take timeThose who expect a quick turnaround in industry profits and the purchase of many more new trucks are overlooking trucking fundamentals, says Tim Kohl, president of Marten Transport. Speaking at the Avondale Partners Trucking Forum in Dallas, Kohl noted that owing to a variety of factors, including emissions regulations and the costs of key raw […]August 21, 2013BusinessDiesel price drops 1.3 cents to $3.896Diesel prices increased 1.2 cents nationwide to $3.915 a gallon during the week ended July 29. Diesel is up 11.9 cents from the same week last year.August 12, 2013BusinessDiesel price dips slightly to $3.909The latest rising streak for diesel prices ends at four weeks as the national retail price for on-highway diesel fell 0.6 cents to $3.909 a gallon during the week ended Aug. 5.August 5, 2013BusinessTrucking adds 6,300 jobs in July; U.S. jobs growth weakerThe for-hire trucking industry started hiring again in July, adding 6,300 net payroll jobs, while U.S. job growth slowed some. The unemployment rate, however, dropped to its lowest point since Dec. 2008.August 2, 2013BusinessDiesel price rises 1.2 cents to $3.915The national retail price for on-highway diesel increased for the fourth straight week, rising 1.2 cents to $3.915 a gallon during the week ended July 29.July 29, 2013BusinessDiesel price rises 3.6 cents to $3.903The national retail price for on-highway diesel increased for the third straight week, rising 3.6 cents to $3.903 a gallon during the week ended July 22.July 22, 2013BusinessTrusting but verifying: Adopt procedures to protect you and your fleet from fraudTrucking is an industry built on trust, and your fleet must ensure it has the proper safeguards in place to review important transactions to mitigate chances of your fleet being defrauded.July 16, 2013BusinessDiesel price rises 3.9 cents to $3.867The national retail price for on-highway diesel increased for the second straight week, rising 3.9 cents to $3.867 a gallon during the week ended July 15, according to the Department of Energy.July 15, 2013Previous PagePage 2 of 85Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsGallon-based user fee provides sustainable infrastructure fundingThe Truckload Carriers Association proposes a Gallons-Based User Fee (GBUF) to modernize the Highway Trust Fund, ensure fairness for all vehicle types, and build a stronger, safer transportation network.Alternative powerCalifornia doubles down on emissions regulations, starts work on next generation rulesAlternative powerYard tractors take lead in battery electric market shareMaintenanceElectronic brake systems offer safety boost, ease of maintenanceMaintenanceAre your truck and trailer tires up for summer's heat?
