Used Class 8 truck same dealer sales volumes improved for a second consecutive month in February, according to ACT Research Co.
March 28, 2017trucks News Updates
Video: Truckstop.com Emphasizes Value of Data for Truckers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Truckers are able to significantly improve their profits when they have access to data and background information about the work they take on, a senior official with Truckstop.com said March 24.
March 26, 2017Trucker Buddy Honors Drivers, Teachers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Trucker Buddy International recognized four outstanding drivers and four outstanding teachers for their work in fostering relationships between schoolchildren and truck drivers.
March 24, 2017TruckX Introduces Driver App and ELD
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Startup firm TruckX announced plans to introduce a driver mobile app and electronic logging device.
March 23, 2017USA Truck's Trucking Division President Martin Tewari Resigns in Latest Shakeup
Martin Tewari, the president of the trucking division at USA Truck Inc., resigned from his job on March 13, according to a company filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
March 16, 2017Roadside Inspections, Food Safety Law Spur Increase in Tractor, Trailer Washes
Regular tractor and trailer washes are helping fleets stave off problems during roadside inspections, extend equipment life and improve public perception. In addition, new government regulations — particularly for food safety — are leading to an uptick in wash intervals and documentation.
March 15, 2017Cities Shop for $10 Billion of Electric Vehicles to Defy Trump
Dozens of U.S. cities are willing to buy $10 billion of electric cars and trucks to show skeptical automakers there’s demand for low-emission vehicles, just as President Trump seeks to review pollution standards the industry opposes.
March 14, 2017California Pilot Program Kicks Off to Test Electric Yard Trucks for Daily Commercial Use
Two Ontario, California, logistics companies took delivery on four zero-emissions electric yard and service trucks as part of efforts to reduce air pollution in Southern California.
March 13, 2017Truck OEMs Tout Their SuperTruck Improvements
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Truck makers said they continue to reap huge benefits from the SuperTruck program, adding significant technology advances to their production models.
March 6, 2017Truckload Chiefs Hold Out Hope for Business Upswing This Year
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — Truckload carriers struck an optimistic tone that a turnaround in the freight industry will occur in the second half of this year.
February 20, 2017