Earnings Watch: J.B. Hunt Improves Second Quarter Profit by 2%
Trucking and intermodal giant J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. reported on Monday its second quarter profit increased just slightly, falling short of Wall Street expectations. Net earnings totaled $105 million compared to $103 million a year earlier.
Ford Ups Power, Torque, Hauling Capabilities for 2017 Super Duty Pickups
Ford Motor’s 2017 F-Series Super Duty pickups with aluminum bodies have higher engine output ratings and more towing and hauling capability than ever, while “smart” technologies make backing and monitoring trailers easier, the company announced Monday. “Military-grade” aluminum alloy and high-strength steel help reduce weight by up to 350 pounds, depending on cab configuration, compared to earlier models, the announcement said.
PMTC to host half-day educational conference in Nova Scotia in September
MILTON, Ont. — The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) revealed the date of its next regional seminar today. The next seminar being jointly hosted by the PMTC and Trucking Human Resource Sector Council Atlantic, will be held on Wednesday,…
How to survive the tough times
No doubt about it — it’s getting pretty scary out there. The transportation can feel it more than any other service provider. People are cutting back on expenses, doing more things themselves than they used to “outsource” to transporters and…
Natural gas truck sales improve
COLUMBUS, Ind. – US and Canadian natural gas Class 8 truck sales improved in May after a slow start to 2016, according to a recent report from ACT Research. The report said the continuing low cost of diesel is making the…
Authorities probe death of trucker crushed by load of pipes
Local and federal authorities are investigating the death of a truck driver killed when a load of pipes he was carrying fell onto him. Police in Montgomery county said they were called shortly before 8 a.m. Friday to a commercial complex in Limerick, w…
Port Drivers Reach $5 Million Settlement in Misclassification Suit
A class-action lawsuit representing nearly 400 Southern California port truck drivers has resulted in a $5 million settlement agreement with port trucking company group QTS, ending the three-year-long suit. The lawsuit was brought by the Wage Justice C…
Stoops Offers Climate Controlled Straight Truck
Stoops Freightliner-Quality Trailer has developed a climate controlled straight truck called the Stoops Specialty Trucks Lite truck in response to customer demand. Stoops says it reached out to key customers for input in building the SST Lite and colla…
Geotab Hires Former McDonald’s Fleet Manager Miller
Geotab USA has hired Susan Miller as senior fleet account manager. Miller will be responsible for further developing their growing portfolio of regional and national accounts.
Truck Ramming Again Recognized as Terrorist Threat
The massacre by truck that killed at least 84 persons, including two Americans, and wounded over 200 others in Nice, France on July 14 raises anew the question of what can be done to prevent low-tech but devastating truck-ramming assaults of people gat…