Energy Department Raises Diesel, Gasoline Price Forecasts
Expected prices for trucking’s primary fuel as well as for gasoline have been revised higher, due largely to anticipated higher prices for crude oil, according to a new Energy Department report.
TA announces five truckers as its 2018 Citizen Drivers
Ceremony at Iowa 80 museum
Volvo Unveils Second Electric Truck Model
Just three weeks after introducing its first electric truck, Volvo has unveiled its FL Electric model in Europe.
Canada’s spot market cooled slightly in April
TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian spot market load volumes were down 19% in April, but remained 42% higher year-over-year, marking the strongest ever April. That’s according to TransCore Link Logistics, which measures load activity across its load board. In Apr…
Registration open for Western Women With Drive
CALGARY, Alta. – Registration for the second annual Western Women With Drive Leadership Conference is open. Taking place at the Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel May 30, the event features three key presentations addressing women in trucking, …
U.S. Xpress Readies for IPO
After more than a decade as a privately held company, Chattanooga, Tennessee-based U.S. Xpress Enterprises has filed the paperwork for an initial public offering.
PepsiCo Installs Stemco Products to Improve Fuel Efficiency of 1,600 Trailers
PepsiCo will update 1,600 trailers with Stemco TrailerTail and EcoSkirt aerodynamic devices to improve the fuel economy of the company-owned fleet.
Truly Spring-like freight volumes arrive for vans, reefers, rates adjust up
“Spot rates and volumes are looking strong to start May,” notes DAT analyst Matt Sullivan with this report demand report. That’s particularly true for van freight, but for reefers, “produce markets are hitting high gear.” Spring freight season may be a…
CVSA Offers Two Roadside Inspection Training Courses
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is offering two roadside inspection training courses to help trucking industry members help better understand roadside regulatory requirements.
Truck-Lite’s Brad Van Riper Dies at 64
Truck-Lite’s Bradley Van Riper, senior vice president and chief technology officer, has died at the age of 64 after a brief battle with cancer.