Partners in Business tip: Have a reserve account
The purpose of the reserve account is to set aside money for large or unforeseen items that could put a large drain on your operating cash.
Truckers asked to name top concerns in trucking industry
ATRI gives survey respondents a list of 28 issues identified by the industry and asks for the respondent’s top three issues from the list. It also gives respondents the opportunity to include issues that are not included on the list.
The FMCSA is stealing my tricks
“That’s right. I’ll admit it. I’ve neglected to give full disclosure to George on a couple of things in the 25 years we’ve been together. Problem is, I always get caught, just like the FMCSA did, even though neither of us will admit what we did was sli…
Run on Less drivers selected
ATLANTA, Ga. – Seven professional drivers have been selected to participate in the first Run on Less fuel economy challenge, organized by Carbon War Room and the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE). The event kicks off Sept. 6…
PMTC Young Leaders to host seminar Sept. 14
GUELPH, Ont. – The Young Leaders Group of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PTMC) will be hosting a seminar Sept. 14, examining networking, influencing others, and the story of a successful career in the private fleet sector. The…
Truck Tech Summer 2017
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Aperia reaches milestone with Halo Tire Inflator
BURLINGAME, Calif. – Aperia Technologies has announced its Halo Tire Inflator has reached a billion miles on the road. It’s a tire inflation system that mounts to the wheel and uses energy created by the wheels’ rotation as a power…
Canadians named to Peterbilt Parts Council
RENTON, Wash. – Howie Poirier of Cervus Equipment in Stoney Creek, Ont., and Brent Lawrence of Stahl Peterbilt in Edmonton, Alta., have been named to the 2017 Peterbilt Parts Council. It will focus on partnering with Paccar Parts to provide…
Trailer orders remained strong in July: ACT
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Trailer orders totaled 14,450 units in July, up 43% year-over-year, but 20% off June’s strong pace, according to preliminary data from ACT Research. “We saw continued strong year-over-year net order performance last month. As has been the…
Used Truck Prices Hold Firm in July
J.D. Powers analysts found prices for used trucks remain high as volume levels dropped, while retail prices continue to hold steady as well.