Are there warning signs on the horizon that autonomous is coming?
They said autonomous trucks were years away from replacing drivers, but a pair of developments this past month I’m sure put the fear in some naysayers. Pretty much everyone I talk to in the industry is adamant that drivers will…
Truck News March 2018
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Kenworth recognizes top dealers
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – A number of Canadian Kenworth dealers were recently recognized for their achievements at the truck maker’s annual dealer meeting. Kenworth Maska and Kenworth Montreal were named Gold Award winners. Kenworth Maska retailed 350 new Ke…
U.S. shippers feeling the pinch
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Shippers in the U.S. are experiencing tight capacity and higher trucking prices, according to the latest Shippers Conditions Index from FTR. The index remained in negative territory at -8.8 in December, unchanged from November’s rea…
Volvo says automation won’t displace drivers
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) says its work towards automation will focus on safety and the driver, and it has created videos to highlight its efforts in this area. Volvo says the rapid advancement of automation can…
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Spot market: Latest demand, rates, volume pictures in all three major segments
It’s looking more and more like we could get an early spring on the spot market. While the national average van rate declined for the sixth week in a row, it’s still higher than at any point in 2017 at $2.17 per mile – and it’s February. More on reefer…
Spot market: Latest demand, rates, volume pictures in all three major segments
It’s looking more and more like we could get an early spring on the spot market. While the national average van rate declined for the sixth week in a row, it’s still higher than at any point in 2017 at $2.17 per mile – and it’s February. More on reefer…
Goodyear honors Highway Hero at MATS next month
Three drivers nominated
Marti’s Peterbilt tops two classes at Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show
Named People’s Choice winner