Trucks
Business
Technology
Workforce
Products
Regulations
CCJ Top 250
Business: Page 911
Business
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index declined in October
FTR Associates on Friday, Dec. 2, announced that its Trucking Conditions Index declined to a reading of 3.4 in October. The environment for truckers as measured by the TCI softened primarily due to further delay in the issuance of revised hours-of-service regulations, which is affecting the near-term outlook for capacity and therefore the current ability […]
December 5, 2011
Business
FedEx Ground, Home Delivery rates to increase 4.9%
FedEx Corp. on Friday, Dec. 3, announced an increase in shipping rates for FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery by a net average of 4.9 percent effective Jan 2, 2012. The full average rate increase of 5.9 percent will be offset partially by adjusting the fuel price threshold at which the fuel surcharge begins, reducing […]
December 5, 2011
Sponsor Content
Let our deep industry knowledge become your data-driven insights
Fusable
Success begins with a solid digital strategy. Our team of experts works closely with you to understand your business objectives, target audience, and industry landscape. Leveraging our deep industry knowledge and data-driven insights, we develop customized digital strategies that deliver tangible results.
February 19, 2025
Business
Reinvigorated Mitsubishi-Fuso looks toward the future
At a press conference at the Tokyo Motor Show last week, Mitsubishi-Fuso unveiled its latest package of high-tech trucks and took time to assure customers that the company is almost fully recovered from the devastating March earthquake and tsunami that rocked Japan and is taking on a heightened role as Daimler Truck’s advanced fuel and […]
December 5, 2011
Business
FMCSA shuts down Oregon bus company
At the request of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon has issued a temporary restraining order against Oregon-based bus company RC Investments Inc. that prohibits the company from operating in or affecting interstate passenger transportation service. FMCSA says the request was based on evidence that RC […]
December 5, 2011
Business
PHMSA hazmat performance packaging test results now available
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration announced that performance packaging manufacture, design qualification and production test results will, for the first time, be made available to the public. PHMSA tests packagings to ensure it they meets safe shipping standards. The PackSys database is an online information warehouse that contains all United Nations performance packaging […]
December 5, 2011
Business
AmeriQuest appoints two regional sales directors
AmeriQuest Transportation Services, a provider of fleet management services, has appointed Rich Silva as director of sales for the Northeast U.S. region and Rick Rogers as director of sales for the Great Lakes territory. Both men report to Kevin O’Brien, AmeriQuest’s newly appointed national sales director. He previously held the position of director of sales. […]
December 5, 2011
Business
Con-way Truckload raises $65,000 in annual holiday giving campaign
Con-way Truckload announced that its employees raised about $65,000 in the company’s 18th annual Truckloads of Treasures holiday giving campaign. In addition to nearly matching last year’s contribution, the company raised $100,000 for tornado relief earlier this year. More than 150 Con-way Truckload employees, family members and friends participated in a recent shopping spree at […]
December 5, 2011
Business
TomTom, ProMiles partner for truck navigation
TomTom Business Solutions, the division dedicated to commercial fleets, announced the TomTom PRO 7150 Truck. Designed to provide truck drivers and fleet managers with automated routing, TomTom says the PRO 7150 takes into account vehicle profiles and road attributes and restrictions. With PRO 7150 Truck drivers get navigation that automatically favors main roads over secondary […]
December 5, 2011
Business
Airclic enhances Transport Perform for 3PLs
Airclic, a provider of cloud-based software for mobile supply chain and logistics operations, announced its next release of Transport Perform for third party logistics providers (3PLs). Transport Perform 11.5 features new and enhanced capabilities that include internationalization, reverse logistics and cross-dock ‘receive versus delivered’ reporting. Internationalization supports European and Asian languages. Returns processing and enhanced […]
December 5, 2011
Business
ALK Technologies forms Enterprise Solutions group
ALK Technologies, a provider of geologistics and navigation software, announced the formation of a new group, Enterprise Solutions, comprised of its PC Miler, CoPilot Truck and CoPilot Live Professional product lines plus supporting map data, software tools and professional services. ALK’s Enterprise Solutions Group is responsible for sales, business development, marketing, product management and support […]
December 5, 2011
Business
EngineQuest offers GM 6.5L Diesel package
EngineQuest’s GM 6.5L Diesel package includes a 6.5L diesel bare block with a center-mounted turbo, a pair of cylinder heads, a crankshaft and a set of head bolts. Applications include Chevrolet Van ’00-’02 (6.5L turbo diesel, VIN F, 8th digit); Chevrolet Van ’94-’95 8-395 (6.5L diesel), 20 series (VIN P); Chevrolet Van ’94-’95 8-395 (6.5L […]
December 5, 2011
Business
Cummins accepts Better Buildings, Better Plants Challenge
After working toward additional energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reductions over the last five years, Cummins now is becoming a partner in the Better Buildings, Better Plants Challenge announced by President Obama on Friday, Dec. 2. The criteria for being a partner in the U.S. Department of Energy’s program include reducing energy use by at […]
December 5, 2011
Business
Meritor names ‘Run with the Bull’ grand prize winners
Meritor Inc. has announced Gale Wickersham of Wick’s Truck & Trailers in Omaha, Neb., and Mike Drovdahl from Southwest Trailer Service in Portland, Ore. as the grand prize winners of the company’s recent “Run with the Bull” aftermarket incentive contest. The program – developed to help authorized channel and end-user customers increase their local presence […]
December 5, 2011
Business
Trucking adds 3,600 jobs in November
The for-hire trucking industry added 3,600 new payroll employees in November, according to preliminary numbers released Friday, Dec. 2, by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. BLS, however, revised downward its preliminary figures for October by 600 jobs. Compared to November 2010, trucking employment is up by 33,800 jobs, or 2.7 percent. Payroll employment is up […]
December 2, 2011
Business
Study shows solid demand for Class 8 trucks in 2012
CK Commercial Vehicle Research on Thursday, Dec. 1, announced the completion of its annual fleet study for 2011. Sixty-four representatives from small, medium and large for-hire, private and government fleets operating a total of 101,000 Class 8 and 70,000 medium-duty power units responded to the 2011 study questionnaire. Highlights from the 30-page report include: • […]
December 1, 2011
Business
UTi Worldwide posts slightly higher 3Q net income
UTi Worldwide Inc. on Thursday, Dec. 1, reported revenues for its fiscal 2012 third quarter ended Oct. 31 were $1,264.5 million, an increase of 5.5 percent from $1,198.4 million. Net revenues (revenues minus purchased transportation costs) were $443.4 million, an increase of 9.2 percent from $406.1 million. Net income attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc. was […]
December 1, 2011
Business
UPS buys Italian pharmaceutical logistics company
UPS on Thursday, Dec. 1, announced an agreement to purchase Italy-based Pieffe Group to support its ongoing global healthcare strategy, which has seen the company make investments to better serve its customer base in the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device industries. The announcement follows the opening of five new dedicated facilities this year in North […]
December 1, 2011
Business
FMCSA not affiliated with firms selling substance abuse training for supervisors
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Thursday, Dec. 1, notified carriers that the agency has received numerous inquiries regarding companies using aggressive marketing tactics to sell supervisor training to employers who may be subject to FMCSA’s drug and alcohol testing requirements. FMCSA says it is not familiar with these companies nor the training they […]
December 1, 2011
Previous Page
Page 911 of 2254
Next Page
Top Stories
Cybersecurity
NMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technology
The trucking industry's expanded digitization increases its potential for cybercrime, and China could be a key threat to the U.S. via technology in transportation.
Business
Kandel Transport acquired by Nagle Companies
Business
Marten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to return
Regulations
U.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck drivers
Featured Sponsor
Cargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
Get all the info on the top 250 trucking companies in America
View, sort and download the trucking industry’s most comprehensive ranking of for-hire carriers in North America, based on a blend of metrics including fleet size, annual revenue and number of drivers.
White Papers
In House or Outsourced Maintenance
The decision between bringing fleet maintenance in-house versus outsourcing is a pivotal one that could significantly affect your operations.
