Used Class 8 Truck Sales Rise, Prices Stable in July
Sales of used Class 8 trucks improved in July, rising 19% year-over-year and 20% year-to-date, ACT Research Co. reported.
August 28, 2017Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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United Rentals to Acquire Neff Rentals for $1.3 Billion
United Rentals Inc. is making its second acquisition this year, offering to buy Miami-based Neff Rentals for $1.3 billion and terminating a previously announced merger between Neff and H&E Equipment Services.
August 28, 2017Autonomous Transportation Committee Stalls Under Trump
A federal committee created to work on autonomous transportation hasn’t moved an inch under President Donald Trump.
August 28, 2017Big Trailer Rentals Expands Into Southern California Market
Big Trailer Rentals is expanding its Colorado-based flatbed and heavy-specialized trailer rental business to Southern California.
August 28, 2017Containership to Honor Bayonne Bridge Renovation With Sept. 7 Call to N.Y.-N.J. Port
The Port of New York and New Jersey will receive its first Neopanamax vessel from the Asia to U.S. South Atlantic Express Service on Sept. 7 when the CMA CGM Theodore Roosevelt arrives.
August 28, 2017Trucks Without ELDs Won’t Be Placed Out of Service Until April 1, CVSA Says
Commercial vehicle inspectors will issue citations to motor carriers operating vehicles without electronic logging devices beginning Dec. 18 but will not place vehicles out of service until April 1.
August 28, 2017Rand McNally Adds Three Dashboard Devices to Product Line
Rand McNally launched three new devices for commercial vehicle operators that address cab connectivity, advanced navigation and electronic logging.
August 25, 2017Analysts Predict Spot Rates Could Soar Once ELD Mandate Goes Into Effect
When the electronic logging device mandate finally takes effect in December, freight hauling capacity will tighten and spot market rates are likely to rise, according to trucking industry analysts.
August 25, 2017Minimizer Expands Product Line With Mattress for Sleeper Cabs
Aftermarket supplier Minimizer introduced a mattress specified for professional, over-the-road truck drivers.
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