Demise of the Dumb Dump Truck
Today’s dump trucks are smart, connected and integrated — but still tough enough to handle heavy loads in tough working conditions.
Lessons Learned Long Ago
Driving a truck for a living is hard — but rewarding — work. Senior Editor Jack Roberts found that out for himself 20-odd years ago.
Commentary: Finding a Good Fit When Selecting a Service Provider
For outsourcing to be successful the fleet has to find a provider that is a good fit for its operation. While there is no quick formula you can use to find the perfect company, there are some actions you can take that will get you close to finding the service provider that will mesh best with your operation, writes Aftermarket Contributing Editor Denise Rondini,
Earnings Watch: C.H. Robinson Earnings Fall 22.4% from Year Earlier
Multi-modal freight transportation services and third-party logistics provider C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. reported its second quarter net income fell 22.4% from a year ago despite a 12.4% hike in total revenue.
ELDs Don’t Have to Be a Productivity Killer
There are steps fleets can take to offset productivity losses that can occur with the mandatory move to electronic logging devices.
Southern California Ports Plan for Zero-Emission Trucks
The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have released a draft of a proposed 2017 Clean Air Action Plan Update, outlining a new set of aggressive near-term and long-term strategies to reduce air pollution from the ports.
EPA Certifies AGA’s Natural Gas System for 2018 GM Trucks
The Environmental Protection Agency has certified AGA Systems’ bi-fuel and dedicated compressed natural gas fueling system for General Motors’ 2018 lineup of Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 4500 trucks.
CTA submits comments on NAFTA talks
TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has submitted comments to Global Affairs Canada to help frame Ottawa’s discussions with the U.S. about upcoming NAFTA trade negotiations. The submission covers 11 areas of interest involving NAFTA, cross-border transportation, and…
Flatbed volumes/rates remain well above average, van holding, as midsummer rate doldrums loom
“The fireworks are over,” says DAT’s Ken Harper, but flat and van volumes remain above average for this time of year in the last week. At once, “rates slipped for vans as urgency around the end-of-quarter inventory moves, holiday shipments and Amazon P…
ATA Forecasts Steady Rise in Truck Tonnage Over Next Decade
The ATA Freight Transportation Forecast is projecting steadily increasing freight tonnage overall and for the trucking industry for the next ten years.