DTNA optimistic about year ahead, continuing to push technology
ORLANDO, Fla. – Roger Nielsen, president and chief executive officer of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), is anticipating a strong year for truck sales in 2018. “We see a strong finish to 2017, as well as good business next year,”…
Rolling Strong launches health app for drivers
Rolling Strong, a creator of driver wellness programs, has launched a mobile app to help truckers make healthier choices while over the road.
Trump Administration Supports Apprenticeship Program Expansion
The Trump Administration will make it easier for groups such as the ATA and the trucking industry to put in place apprentice programs to cross the job skills gap and help address driver and technician shortages, said U.S. Labor Secretary Alex Acosta at ATA’s MC&E.
Long-standing SAF-Holland employee passes
SURREY, B.C. – Kenneth Tanner, who was the facility branch manager for SAF-Holland in Surrey, B.C., passed away Oct. 15 at the age of 65. A long-time employee for SAF-Holland, Tanner was also a sales representative for Western Canada and…
Navistar to Raise Truck Prices by up to 2%
Navistar has announced that it will raise truck prices by up to 2% in the coming year due to rising commodity prices.
Following along with the FMCSA
“Hi kids, and welcome to the first and only episode of ‘Following along with the FMCSA.’ Today our host, Dilly McDoodle, will talk about a few new rules and regulations the gubmint makes the general public believe increase productivity and safety on th…
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Spot market: Rates cool a smidge for vans, reefers, but conditions remain good for truckers
After surging for several weeks van spot market rates moderated a bit the week of Oct. 8-14. Looser truckload capacity led to a lower national average, interrupting what had been seven straight weeks of increases.
Driver shortage named top concern for trucking industry
ORLANDO, Fla. — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today unveiled its top industry issues report, which includes the list of the top ten critical issues facing the North American trucking industry. For the first time since 2006, the driver shortage…