Truck drivers helped honor veterans Dec. 14 by taking part in an annual tradition of laying Christmas wreaths at the headstones of fallen U.S. soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery.
December 16, 2013Business
Used Commercial Vehicle Registrations Rise 7.8% in Three Quarters
Registrations of used commercial vehicles rose 7.8% in the first nine months of 2013 over the same period last year, according to auto data firm R.L. Polk & Co.
December 13, 2013Business
Nevada Posts Truck-Stop Information on Web
Truck drivers who need a break in Nevada can find the nearest highway truck stop by checking online via laptop or mobile device, the state Department of Transportation said.
December 12, 2013BusinessGovernment
California Trucking Association Names New CEO
The California Trucking Association has named Shawn Yadon as its new chief executive officer.
December 10, 2013Business
November Heavy-Duty Orders Up 5.7%
November Class 8 truck orders rose 5.7% from a year ago, holding at more than 20,000 for a second straight month, but slipped from October’s almost two-year high, ACT Research reported.
December 9, 2013Business
Oct. Truck Sales Up 15.6% for 2nd Monthly Increase
U.S. Class 8 truck sales grew in October for the second consecutive month following 12 monthly declines, WardsAuto.com reported.
November 18, 2013Business
Iowa-Based Ruan Transportation Rejoins ATA
Ruan Transportation Management Systems has rejoined American Trucking Associations after a hiatus from the federation of more than two years.
November 4, 2013BusinessLogistics
Universal Truckload Sees 3Q Net Income Fall
Universal Truckload Services Inc. said its net income in the third quarter dropped 8.7% to $13.7 million or 46 cents a share, from $15 million, or 50 cents, a year prior.
October 24, 2013Special CoverageBusinessGovernment
ATA Opens NTDC to State Association Members
ORLANDO, Fla — American Trucking Associations is opening participation in its National Truck Driving Championships to members of affiliated state trucking associations who may not be ATA members, officials announced.
October 22, 2013Special CoverageBusiness
Trucking Launches New Image Campaign
ORLANDO, Fla. — Trucking officials announced here the beginning of a new, collaborative campaign to enhance the image of the entire industry.
October 22, 2013