trucks News Updates

A coalition of truck stops, restaurant franchises and other businesses have expressed opposition to Arizona’s proposal to stem budgetary shortfalls by commercializing the state’s interstate rest areas.

U.S. registrations of used Class 8 trucks jumped to 69,474 vehicles in the first quarter of the year, nearly 54% more than the same period in 2009, R.L. Polk & Co. said.

Truck-stop operators and other retail outlets praised an amendment to the Senate’s financial reform package that would limit the fees credit- and debit-card companies charge stores.

Heavy-duty U.S. truck sales grew by 29.5% last month, the fourth straight month of expansion, compared with the weak results of April 2009, WardsAuto.com reported.

CHICAGO — The National Tank Truck Carriers for the first time has formally endorsed the use of trucks heavier than the current 80,000-pound weight limit.

The tank truck industry faces a unique set of challenges that have led to increased regulations, self-imposed safety precautions and higher costs. Industry executives said they are adjusting by embracing new technology, providing additional driver training and re-examining their operations. 

Less-than-truckload carriers as a group posted solid volume gains and stabilized their shaky revenue environment in the first months of 2010, experts said.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Truck makers and dealers have called for a 10% investment tax credit to smooth out the buying cycle of the cleaner burning but more expensive trucking equipment. 

Universal Truckload Services’ first-quarter profit rose to $2.1 million, or 13 cents per share, from $100,000, or 1 cent, a year ago.