Report: Clean Diesel Trucks Make up 30% of Commercial Vehicles in U.S.
Clean diesel truck engines and emissions control systems now make up on average 30% of all heavy-duty commercial vehicles in operation in the U.S. as a result of adoption by fleets over the past five years, according to a recent report commissioned by the Diesel Technology Forum.
Southern Alberta expo aims to shed light on industry
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – The third annual Southern Alberta Truck Expo and Job Fair went off without a hitch July 15, with Lethbridge mayor Chris Spearman opening the event highlighting how important trucking is to the economy. “You’re essential, and I…
Swift Creates Leadership Development Program
Swift Transportation has launched the Edge program, a proprietary leadership development program designed to incubate Swift leaders.
GAO Slams FMSCA for Sluggish Info-Tech Effort
The watchdog agency of Congress has roundly criticized the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for not yet modernizing its information technology systems and for failing to fully establish an “investment management framework” for IT.
U.S. trucking volumes improving: ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Trucking volumes in the U.S. hit their highest levels since March 2014, according to the latest ACT For-Hire Trucking Index. June marked the sixth consecutive month of increases, reaching a reading of 72, which is nearly 20…
Sponsorship opportunities available for upcoming CITT golf tournament
TORONTO, Ont. — The CITT Toronto Area Council is hosting its 7th annual golf tournament on July 27 at Nobelton Lakes Golf Course and time is running out to sponsor the event. According to organizers, the golf tournament is in…
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Earnings Watch: J.B. Hunt Second Quarter Profit Falls
The second quarter earnings season for trucking kicked off on Monday morning with J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. reporting a small decline in profitability.
Monthly Spot Truckload Market Gauge at Highest Level in 3 Years
Spot truckload freight activity in June rallied to record highs for the number of available loads while rates rose to their highest points in nearly two years, according to the DAT North American Freight Index.