Volvo Expands Fuel Efficient Powertrain Lineup
Volvo Trucks expanded its lineup of “exceptional efficiency” powertrain packages with the XE11 that the company said can improve fuel efficiency by up to 3%.
October 15, 2013TT Podcasts: RoadSigns
Volvo's Chayene de Souza and Magnus Gustafson discuss how new, connected trucks can boost business, enhance safety practices, and reinforce preventative maintenance plans.
Takeover Target USA Truck Sues Knight
USA Truck Inc. has sued Knight Transportation, which is trying to acquire USA Truck, for breach of contract, claiming that Knight breached a confidentiality agreement between the two companies.
October 11, 2013Carriers Predict Increases in Volumes, Rates, TCP Says
Most trucking officials are optimistic that freight volumes will grow and companies will be able to increase their rates, consulting firm Transport Capital Partners said.
September 25, 2013Omnitracs Introduces Android Proof-of-Delivery App
Omnitracs Inc. said it has launched a Android application for truck drivers to complete the proof-of-delivery outside of the truck on a smart phone.
September 23, 2013Class 8 Truck Sales Drop 7.3% in 12th Consecutive Downturn
Class 8 truck sales declined 7.3% in August, the 12th consecutive year-over-year downturn, but were about flat from the previous month’s total, WardsAuto.com reported.
September 23, 2013FMCSA Commits to Rulemaking on Sleep Apnea, Will Not Issue Guidance
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said it will not issue regulatory guidance to recommend that certain truck drivers be screened and treated for sleep apnea, and instead go through the formal rulemaking process.
September 19, 2013Wheels Group Buys Broker BBL Worldwide
Canadian logistics company Wheels Group Inc. said it has acquired BBL Worldwide, another Canadian company that specializes in cross-border truck brokerage.
September 19, 2013Feds Scrap 2007 Truck Driver Training Proposal
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration scrapped its proposed rule on entry-level truck driver training standards Sept. 18, saying it would start over on the mandate.
September 18, 2013Court Approves Allied Sale to Jack Cooper
A U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Del., has approved the sale of most of Allied Systems Holdings’ operating assets to Jack Cooper Transport Co. as part of a $135 million deal that would consolidate the carhaul sector of trucking.
September 18, 2013Calif. Lawmakers Approve Low-Emission, Alt-Fuel Truck Incentive Bills
California legislators have approved a pair of bills that would provide funding to help fleets purchase low-emission trucks and encourage the development and use of alternative-fuel trucks.
September 17, 2013