Spot market: Freight volumes, rates mostly held steady in the last week
While the spot market may seem to be on a plateau, it’s on much higher ground compared to a year ago. Last week’s national average load-to-truck ratio was 14.1, nearly double what it was at this time last year. Dry van, reefer markets spotlighted here….
Mack Anthem to haul legendary racecar
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The official hauler of Nascar is now the official hauler for Richard Petty Motorsports’ legendary number 43 racecar. Driven by Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr., Mack said the partnership that has its Anthem transporting the car will also&…
Plantronics headset for drivers
Plantronics has developed a Bluetooth headset with truckers in mind, combining features including a long-life battery and noise-canceling technology into the Voyager 104 unit. Noise is controlled through a microphone boom and windscreen, DSP noise-canc…
Fleet Advantage Leases 10,000th Truck
In 2017 alone, Fleet Advantage placed purchase orders on more than 1,800 new Class 8 Sleepers and Daycabs from various OEMs, valued at more than $225 million.
Uber Freight ups the Ante with Discounts on Trucks, Fuel, and More
“Book a load, reap the benefits.” That’s what Uber Freight is promising drivers, owner-operators and small fleets who use the Uber Freight app, with discounts on everything from a new or used International truck to fuel and tires through its new Uber Freight Plus program.
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Challenger buys Ed Wiersma Trucking, raises driver pay
CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – Challenger Motor Freight has agreed to acquire the majority of Ed Wiersma Trucking’s assets. The company says the deal is expected to close by the end of March. Challenger said the acquisition will complement its special commodi…
MATS preview, live from Nashville: ‘Long Haul Paul’ Marhoefer with Jan, Donnie Gullett
With a new record out from Laughing Hyena records and available at many truck stops around the nation, trucker-songwriter Paul Marhoefer started the MATS week in Nashville, Tenn., where we caught up with him for an impromptu run through several of his …
Transport Canada tackles ‘phantom’ vehicle lighting
OTTAWA, Ont. – Transport Canada will soon require updated lighting packages in new cars, in a bid to address those who travel in the dark without any lights. As of 2021, manufacturers will have to build vehicles that either have…
Truck bans issued in three states as another winter storm hammers Northeast
States have banned trucks from using the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s east-west main line, I-78 and I-80 in New Jersey, among other highways, and I-95, I-84 and more in New York. The bans are in effect until the storm passes through the region.