Pending Sales of Existing Homes Fell 1% in August
Contracts to purchase previously owned homes declined in August as tighter credit and limited wage growth weigh on potential buyers.
September 29, 2014Consumer Spending Climbed in August on Income Gain
Consumer spending in the U.S. rebounded in August as further job gains encouraged households to loosen their purse strings.
September 29, 2014Opinion: A Much-Appreciated Privilege
Since we last met in Orlando, Florida, I have had the once-in-a-lifetime privilege of representing this industry as American Trucking Associations’ chairman.
September 29, 2014Editorial: Future Trucks May Battle Old Issues
It’s been a busy and exciting couple of weeks in the trucking industry, which keeps moving ahead on several fronts.
September 29, 2014Tonnage Hits Record High
August’s truck tonnage index jumped 4.5% from a year ago to a record 132.6 reading, American Trucking Associations said Sept. 23.
September 29, 2014Daimler Shows Future Truck, Calls Design a ‘Work of Art’
Daimler Trucks peeled away the camouflage from the Future Truck 2025 it debuted this summer, revealing what its global chief called not just a vehicle, but “a great work of art.”
September 29, 2014FedEx Freight’s Mark McLean Repeats as SuperTech Champ
Mark McLean Jr., the 2014 SuperTech Grand Champion, would be the first to admit he had a tough critic during the intense two-day competition: himself.
September 29, 2014Trailer Security Experts Outline Strategies to Create Multi-Tiered Cargo Protection
There is no such thing as a thief-proof lock, but technology and proper safety procedures can significantly reduce a carrier’s risk of cargo theft, safety experts said.
September 29, 2014Shipping Costs Expected to Increase as Freight Carriers Seek Higher Rates
Shippers can expect to pay more to secure freight-hauling capacity as truck and rail carriers raise rates to cover rising costs and to fund investments in equipment and infrastructure, according to transportation and logistics executives.
September 29, 2014TMW Moves to Smooth Out Operations in Response to Customers’ Feedback
Officials of trucking-management software vendor TMW Systems Inc. last week outlined steps the company is taking to smooth internal operations and user experiences, and several of its associated plug-in partners announced new integrations with TMW products.
September 29, 2014