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Truck Tonnage Rises in October
Truck tonnage in October posted the strongest year-over-year gain since just before summer, American Trucking Associations announced, as consumers ramped up early spending in anticipation of a busy holiday shopping season.
Class 8 Sales Falter in October
Class 8 U.S. retail sales in October fell nearly 10% compared with a year ago as three truck brands grew sales while four could not, WardsAuto .com reported.
ATA-Led Coalition Sues to Block Federal Vaccine Mandate
American Trucking Associations, along with three state trucking associations and a number of groups representing various facets of the supply chain, have sued the Biden administration over its employer-based COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Tonnage Jumps in September
Truck tonnage increased on both a sequential and year-over-year basis in September, recording a 2021 high mark amid an environment where a shortage of drivers and trucks is keeping rigs fully loaded on most runs, American Trucking Associations reported Oct. 19.
Class 8 Sales Drop 10.4% in September
U.S. Class 8 retail sales fell 10.4% to 17,131 in September, WardsAuto.com reported.
August Truck Tonnage Posts First Monthly Gain Since March
Truck tonnage in August notched its first sequential monthly gain in five months, and dipped just slightly on a year-over-year basis, American Trucking Associations said.
August Class 8 Retail Sales Rise 2.8% Year-Over-Year
U.S. Class 8 retail sales in August inched slightly higher as truck makers posted mixed results compared with a year earlier, WardsAuto .com reported.
July Sees 2.9% Year-Over-Year Decline in Truck Tonnage
Truck tonnage in July declined 2.9% when measured against the same month in 2020, according to American Trucking Associations’ For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index.
July Class 8 Sales Are Second-Lowest of 2021
Class 8 retail sales in July neared 17,000 and improved 16.3% compared with a year earlier, but landed at the year’s second-lowest level, WardsAuto .com reported.
Federal Judge Dismisses Charges Against Former Pilot Flying J Executives
A federal judge on July 28 granted a request by federal prosecutors to dismiss criminal charges against former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood and two other former company executives, all of whom were scheduled to be retried early next year on charges related to a massive diesel fuel rebate scheme.