C.R. England Announces Driver Pay Increase
C.R. England said it will offer a new bonus program for its company and independent truck drivers, and will boost pay for solo company drivers in its Western regional fleet.
March 2, 2015Ritchie Bros. Reports Lower 4Q Income; Revenue Improves
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers reported its fourth-quarter earnings declined but its revenue rose 6% from a year ago.
February 27, 2015Sunteck Appoints Ken Forster CEO
Sunteck Transport Group, a Florida-based freight brokerage firm, said it has appointed Ken Forster its new CEO.
February 27, 2015January Trailer Orders Rise 18% to Near 30,000
New trailer orders rose 18% in January from a year ago to 29,853 units, ACT Research reported.
February 26, 2015Daimler Trucks Sees ‘Significant Profit’ for 2015
Daimler Trucks said it expects “significant profit” in 2015 and projects a 10% increase in its North American heavy- and medium-duty truck sales.
February 25, 2015Great Dane Promotes Chris Hammond to Executive VP of Sales
Great Dane Trailers announced that it has promoted Chris Hammond to executive vice president of sales.
February 25, 2015Diesel’s National Average Price Rises 3.5¢ to $2.90 a Gallon
Diesel’s national average retail price continued its recent string of increases, gaining 3.5 cents to $2.90 a gallon, the highest level in five weeks, the Department of Energy reported.
February 24, 2015Volvo’s North American Deliveries Rise 14%
Volvo Group’s North American truck deliveries increased 14% in January from the same month a year earlier, the company reported.
February 23, 2015Fleet, Service Providers Cite Maintenance, Technician Concerns
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Fleet and truck service center representatives cited concerns over a shortage of technicians and said raising their pay is likely going to be necessary to keep up with looming technical needs and challenges.
February 19, 2015Stemco Sees $30 Million Rear Trailer-Drag Market
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Stemco executive said here that the company’s recently announced acquisition of ATDynamics was a good fit for the company.
February 18, 2015