U.S. Class 8 Fleet Up 2.7%
The total U.S. heavy-duty truck fleet grew by 2.7% to 3.59 million vehicles in the second quarter compared with the same period a year ago, the highest rate of growth since mid-2007, R.L. Polk & Co. reported.
August 26, 2013Productivity Is Top Focus for Fleet Managers, GE Fleet Survey Says
Maximizing productivity is the primary concern for truck fleet managers, according to a new survey conducted by GE Capital Fleet Services.
May 13, 2013Opinion: Three Areas Where Fleets Could Fail
Interestingly, regardless of company size or type of operation, trucking companies share common failure points — activities or programs they lack that have a negative effect on profitability.
March 11, 2013Truckload Fleets Shifting Driver Pay to Emphasize Performance
Truckload fleets increasingly are tying pay increases to driver performance, instead of giving across-the-board raises, according to industry experts and carrier executives.
March 4, 2013U.S. Class 8 Fleet Expands
Growth in the nation’s heavy-duty truck fleet firmed in the fourth quarter and at the same time many of the oldest trucks — those made before 2000 — were purged, according to a report from R.L. Polk & Co.
March 4, 2013Class 8 Fleet Grows 0.9% in 3Q, Biggest Gain in 3 Years, Polk Says
The total number of U.S. heavy-duty vehicles in operation rose 0.9% during the third quarter, the highest level of growth since the third quarter in 2009, according to a report from R.L. Polk & Co.
December 3, 20123Q Fleet Failures Rise Slightly; Analyst Sees Danger in Used Truck Prices
Truck fleet failures rose in the third quarter from a 25-year low but the total remained relatively small, according to a new Avondale Partners report, which warned that closures could rise if freight demand falls.
October 22, 2012FleetPride to Be Purchased by TPG
Heavy-duty truck and trailer parts supplier FleetPride Inc. said it has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm TPG.
October 9, 2012Fleet Failures Hit Lowest Level In at Least 25 Years, Report Says
Trucking bankruptcies reached their lowest level in at least 25 years during the second quarter as freight demand and pricing remained strong enough to sustain virtually every fleet, a new Avondale Partners report said.
July 30, 2012Fleets Stick to Buying Habits, But Leasing Is Gaining Favor
Truck manufacturers are not seeing significant changes in the buying habits of for-hire fleets, though there are some signs of increased interest in leasing, industry experts said.
July 20, 2012