Spot Truckload Freight Volumes Surge, Rates Remain Strong
Spot truckload freight volumes surged after Thanksgiving, as the number of loads posted on the DAT network of load boards jumped 64% for the week ending Dec. 2, according to newly release figures.
Daseke acquires owner-op flatbed fleet, two others
Daseke has acquired owner-operator fleet Tennessee Steel Haulers & Co., along with The Roadmasters Group and Moore Freight Service.
Total costs decline in September
TORONTO, Ont. — The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian Shippers decreased by 1.6% in September, as compared with August results according to the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI). The base rate index, which excludes the impact of accessorial charges…
Ford Upgrades Super Duty for 2018
Ford has made upgrades across the board for its 2018 Super Duty, and now claims best-in-class horsepower, torque, towing, and payload.
FCCC Head Carson Named to Lead Western Star Trucks
Daimler Trucks North America has announced that David Carson, current president of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, has been appointed president of Western Star Trucks and chief diversity officer of DTNA.
FTR Appoints Vise as VP in Charge of Trucking Reports
FTR has appointed Avery Vise as its vice president, trucking research, responsible for the content of all trucking oriented reports, publications, and analyses.
Minimizer launches new super singles fenders line
BLOOMING PRAIRIE, Minn. — Minimizer Super Single Fenders have hit the heavy duty trucking aftermarket. “This is something we’ve been working on for a long time,” Minimizer CEO and chief visionary Craig Kruckeberg said. “We had a lot of requests…
Refuse Trucks Driving Up Natural Gas Fuel Use
An increase in heavy-duty natural gas use is being driven by the refuse industry, which has been adding new natural gas-powered trucks in significant volumes, according to ACT Research.
Webinar – 2018 Salary Survey Results
Webinar – 2018 Salary Survey Results Facilitator: Lou Smyrlis, Group Publisher, Truck News, Truck West, Truck Tech, Today’s Trucking Air Date: March 28, 2018, 12:00-1:00 ET Price: $75 + applicable taxes. Click here to secure your spot in 2018 Salary Survey Results Having…
Webinar – Trade Credit: A Growing Risk in Today’s Global Economy
Webinar – Trade Credit: A Growing Risk in Today’s Global Economy Facilitators: Abraham Katan, CCP, Vice-President, AON Canada Paul Hare, Senior Account Executive, AON Canada David Cooke, Account Executive, AON Canada Ryan Butler, CIP, Associate Account Executive, AON Canada Air Date: March 7,…