Business
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ATA Promotes Four
American Trucking Associations announced it had promoted four staff members to new positions, including a new senior vice president of legislative affairs and vice president of highway policy.
February 2, 2015Truckload Profits Increase as Rates Rise, Firms Grow
Five of the nation’s largest truckload carriers last week said quarterly earnings rose sharply, as they capitalized on strong demand by raising rates and running more trucks.
February 2, 2015Aftermarket Sales Growing; Fleets Keep Service In-House
LAS VEGAS — Trucking parts sales are projected to continue growing, but shortcomings in service could limit additional aftermarket opportunities, industry officials said.
February 2, 20153Q Turnover Remains High Despite Gains in Driver Pay
Truckload fleets were unable to gain ground in the long-running battle to control driver turnover during the third quarter, despite raising pay at a record pace, American Trucking Associations reported last week.
February 2, 2015Trailer Orders Hit Record
New trailer orders jumped in December to the second-highest monthly level on record, rounding out the industry’s best year ever for orders, ACT Research reported.
February 2, 2015Letter: Great Discussion On Hiring Drivers
Concerning the LiveOnWeb panel conversation that focused on the truck-driver shortage (1/13), I have to say it was a great discussion.
February 2, 2015Opinion: What to Consider When Optimizing Routes
Smart transportation companies, especially multistop carriers, are paying close attention to routing.
February 2, 2015Editorial: Diesel-Driver Seesaw
Recently, we’ve fielded questions from acquaintances not in trucking who ask if fleet executives are deliriously happy because of the eye-catching plunge in diesel fuel prices.
February 2, 2015TT Archives: U.S. to Reduce Dependence on Foreign Oil
This headline in the Jan. 20, 1975 edition of Transport Topics reflects one of many steps taken by the United States to reduce the country’s dependence on foreign oil following the Arab oil embargo in 1973.
February 2, 2015Alternative Fuels, Efficiency Top Agenda at TMC Meeting
Alternative fuels and ways to measure fuel economy are prime subjects at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s upcoming annual meeting.
February 2, 2015