Rush Reports Lower Net Income, Continues Expansion
Mega-dealer Rush Enterprises reported net income for the third quarter that was down compared to a year ago, with lower Class 8 sales, higher medium-duty sales, and strong parts and service operations. The company also announced continued geographic…
NATURAL GAS: Buzz builds for Cummins ISX12 G
HOUSTON, Texas — Natural gas truckers are giddy with excitement about the potential of what the soon-to-be-released Cummins ISX12 G can do for their businesses.
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 0.4% in September
The American Trucking Associations’ For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 0.4% in September after falling 0.9% in August.
Class 8 Demand Continued to Soften in September
Class 8 new and net orders continued to soften in September, as the perceived threat of bad economic news impacts potential truck buyers, according to ACT Research Co.
10-truck pileup on I-5
The scene of a crash involving multiple big rig trucks on the southbound Interstate 5 truck tunnel in the Newhall Pass that occurred in the early morning hours on Tuesday.
New Jersey Legislation Targets Independent Contractors
The New Jersey Assembly is going after trucking companies it says are improperly listing truck drivers as independent contractors, with a bill that the New Jersey Motor Truck Association warned would cause many trucking companies and owner-operators…
Driver Orientation: How Much is Retained?
In my seven years with Strategic Programs Inc., I have yet to come across a transportation organization that does not have an orientation for their newly hired Professional Drivers.
NATURAL GAS: Saddle Creek ponies up for CNG Freightliners
HOUSTON, Texas — Saddle Creek Transportation has embarked on an ambitious plan to convert its fleet to natural gas, and is already reaping substantial benefits.
NATURAL GAS: Dr. Pepper Snapple Group intrigued by natural gas, but wants faster payback
HOUSTON, Texas — The environmental and economic benefits of running natural gas-powered Class 8 tractors is intriguing, but the payback isn’t yet quick enough to justify the substantial capital investment.
NATURAL GAS: Does clean air make happier cows? Ohio dairy company thinks so, converts fleet to CNG
HOUSTON, Texas — As trucking fleet manager for a large Ohio dairy company, Chuck Diehl said he’s tired of hearing the lack of natural gas fuelling infrastructure referred to as a chicken-and-egg scenario. “It’s the cow and…