Michael French Named Grand Champion in Technician Event
SAN ANTONIO — Rush Enterprises technician Michael French was named grand champion by his company during a vehicle maintenance competition Dec. 12.
2022 Rush Technician Rodeo Winner Returns to Competition
SAN ANTONIO — Rush Enterprises technician Paul Crawford advanced to the final round in the company’s annual technician challenge, hoping to defend his grand champion title.
US-Mexico Trade Trends Indicate Nearshoring Has Momentum
The post-pandemic trend toward nearshoring of trade is on course to finish the year strong despite an earlier slowdown in broader trade activity.
November Class 8 Orders Rebound From Three-Month Slump
North American Class 8 truck orders for November rebounded from three months of year-over-year declines, according to ACT Research.
Uber Freight and Torc Robotics Form Partnership on Autonomous Trucks
Uber Freight announced a deal that aligns it with Torc Robitics, and separately outlined how it is delving into where artificial intelligence might support its services in the years ahead.
October Used Class 8 Sales Up 7% Year-Over-Year
Used Class 8 truck sales in October increased 7% year-over-year to 21,500 units from 20,100 units, ACT Research reported.
NRF Reports Record Thanksgiving Shopping Weekend
Thanksgiving weekend shoppers surpassed their record turnout from last year, marking a strong unofficial start to the holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation.
Trucking Grapples With Evolving Cargo Theft Risks in Q3
Trucking continued to deal with a high number of cargo thefts during the third quarter as criminals take advantage of the tighter economy.
October Medium-Duty Sales Post First Decline Since March
U.S. retail sales for medium-duty trucks declined 4.2% year-over-year in October, ending six consecutive months of year-over-year increases, according to data from Wards Intelligence.
Class 8 Sales Drop for Third Straight Month During October
Class 8 retail sales in October declined from the year-ago period for a third consecutive month, Wards Intelligence data showed.