Freightliner Custom Chassis celebrates milestone with UPS

GAFFNEY, S.C. – Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) has delivered its 50,000th chassis to UPS. The chassis was specially branded and displayed at a recent celebration. “This is a momentous and special day for FCCC, one that is the culmination&#823…

Trailer orders remain “red hot”

Trailer orders remained strong in April, according to preliminary data from FTR and ACT Research. FTR reported orders of 22,000 units, reflecting a 20% decline from March, but an expected seasonal adjustment. Trailer orders were up 10% year-over-year. …

Earnings Watch: Daeske, ArcBest, Radiant Release 1st Quarter Financials

Not all carriers are riding high on the current trucking business environment. While a major less-than-truckload player turned a profit following a loss a year earlier, a major flatbed and specialized carrier trimmed its losses compared to a year ago, while a third-party logistics provider was barely in the black.

Five Factors Driving Trucking Economic Trends

Mixed economic signs aside, trucking will remain strong for the remainder of the year, FTR economist Eric Starks told attendees at HDT’s Heavy Duty Trucking Exchange event in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Understanding TBN in Modern HD Engine Oils

Historically, Total Base Number (TBN) has been a key indicator of remaining useful oil life in heavy duty engine oils. As additive chemistry has shifted, standard used oil TBN testing protocol doesn’t provide the insight that it once did.