Economic Watch: Inflation Below Fed’s Goal for Raising Interest Rates
Inflationary pressures on the U.S. economy remain low as evidenced by a report released Wednesday by the Commerce Department showing an increase of just 0.1% in July from the month before. The small uptick in the Consumer Price Index follows a 0.3% ris…
Murphy-Hoffman Opens First TRP Parts Store
Murphy-Hoffman Co., a large dealer network, has opened its first U.S.-based store that offers TRP-brand aftermarket parts for all makes of commercial truck equipment. Located along U.S. Highway 71 in Grandview, Mo., the new All-Makes Parts and Service …
I-65 Bridge Detours to Last Into September, INDOT Says
Highway officials say the bridge on northbound Interstate 65 at Lafayette, Ind., will remain closed into mid September as contractors work to stabilize the structure. Inspectors closed it almost two weeks ago when they noticed that steel spans supporti…
Spot Load Availability Increases, Rates Continue Falling
Despite van and reefer load availability increasing for the third consecutive week on the spot market, national average rates in the three major trucking sectors continued moving lower last week as equipment availability rose. New figures released by D…
Meritor names Lewis Stern new director, field sales and service for Canada
TROY, Mich. — Lewis Stern has been appointed the new director, field sales and service for Canada, Meritor announced today. Stern is based in Winnipeg and will lead six DriveForce district managers responsible for sales and service support for fleets, dealers…
Recap: 8-19-15
Highlights from today’s Chaz & AJ: Watch this man lose it on truck driver — what you can learn about dating from our “Date a Dawn” segment — and AJ’s top stories from his Facebook newsfeed: A dude followed a truck for 40 miles –then freaked out …
CITT launches new web-based CCLP Route Finder
TORONTO, Ont. — CITT announced today the launch of the new web-based CCLP Route Finder, which generates a personalized professional development plan. The company said that people who are looking to build their expertise and credibility as a supply…
July Class 8 orders surprisingly high: ACT
COLUMBUS, Ind. — July’s Class 8 truck order intake surprised on the high side, thanks in part to a large 9,000-truck order landed by International. ACT Research said total Class 8 orders were just over 24,600 units in July, while…
Much more than a penny for your thoughts. Help with diesel fuel study
TORONTO, Ont. – If you’re an owner/operator, diesel manufacturers are seeking your perspective on diesel fuel and the brands currently available to you. It’s all part of a North-American based research effort conducted by Ipsos, a global independent market…
Talking PC-11 engine oils with Chevron oil veteran
Shawn Whitacre is the new chair of ASTM’s Heavy-Duty Engine Oil Classification Panel. Here’s what he says you need to know about the upcoming PC-11 oil category.