FTR: Trucking Capacity Remaining ‘Very Tight’
The FTR Trucking Conditions Index for June came in “basically unchanged” from May– which the research group said reflects that trucking capacity “remains very tight.”
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Rockland aquires an Edge
Rockland Manufacturing now holds the manufacturing and distribution rights for the SnowEdge, a device that mounts on a telehandler or wheel loader to clear snow and ice from trailer roofs. The system was designed by Canadian inventor Mark Irwin. Three&…
Centric unveils air disc brake line-up
Centric Parts, a division of APC Automotive Technologies, has unveiled a new air disc brake program for Class 7 and 8 vehicles. The offerings include air disc brake pads, rotors and repair kits for all makes. The pads are available…
Reducing the transport risk in US manufacturing supply chains
US manufacturers that focus on protecting their production, supply chain operations, P&L, and customer experience are looking for alternative approaches to traditional truck and rail transportation to remove risk as well as cost. For example, …
Man behind GATS talks about what’s happening at the show
Everything you need to know
Former auto mechanic, Army veteran is Top Rookie finalist
Editor’s Note: Between now and Friday, Aug. 24, Truckers News will profile the finalists in its annual Mike O’Connell Trucking’s Top Rookie Award, which will be presented at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas. The awards ceremony will be held a…
Trucker’s quick reflexs saves this motorcyclist
Somewhere there is a motorcyclist who ought to be exceptionally pleased that one truck driver has amazing driving skills and reflex. We’re not sure where it occurred, but this video is proof that all those safety messages drivers receive are hear…
FedEx Freight Driver Wins National Truck Driving Championships
Scott Woodrome of FedEx Freight as the Bendix Grand Champion took home the title of Bendix Grand Champion at the American Trucking Associations’ 2018 National Truck Driving Championships in Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 18.
FedEx Freight Driver Wins National Truck Driving Championships
Scott Woodrome of FedEx Freight as the Bendix Grand Champion took home the title of Bendix Grand Champion at the American Trucking Associations’ 2018 National Truck Driving Championships in Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 18.
Best practices to convert a US driver from a lead to an employee
In the world of driver recruiting – and in the world of recruiting in general – there is usually an area or two that seems to move along smoothly, and other areas that face constant challenges. Perhaps your team is great at getting drivers to…