Outgoing ATD chair urges dealers to embrace change in final speech
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — In his last speech as chairman of the American Truck Dealers, Utah commercial truck dealer Kyle Treadway urged dealers to embrace the many changes affecting heavy- and medium-duty truck retailing, including the introduction… [Full …
Diesel and Gas Prices Continue to Creep Up, Oil Prices fall
U.S. diesel prices are up again this week by less than a tenth of a cent to $3.856, while the nation’s gas prices are up by a little more than 4 cents to $3.482, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s weekly report.
Class 8 net orders slide in January, but outlook still positive: FTR
NASHVILLE, Ind. — FTR Associates has released preliminary data showing January Class 8 truck total net orders of 24,906 units for all major North American OEM’s. January orders were down 17% month-over-month from December and 9% lower versus… [Full …
Sloan Transportation names Canadian sales director, marketing analyst
HOLLAND, Mich. — Sloan Transportation Products has named Heather Letts its new Canadian sales director while also hiring Lindsey Holstege as marketing analyst for its US and Canadian sales teams. [Full Story]
Chevron rewards top distributor with new Kenworth
SAN RAMON, Cal. — Chevron has awarded one of its top distributors a new Kenworth delivery truck as part of its ‘Chasing the Truck’ promotion, which was open to US and Canadian distributors. [Full Story]
Italy: More protests against austerity and information deficit
The austerity measures being implemented in EU countries are still drawing popular opposition.
Senate to Vote on Highway Funding Proposal
Today the Senate Finance Committee is scheduled to vote on revenue provisions to supplement the Highway Trust Fund and pay for the Senate’s proposed highway bill.Passage of the measure will put in place a key provision for the Senate’s plan to reauth…
Five Ways Software Can Improve Your Bottom Line
It’s a rare heavy-duty service shop or parts warehouse/distributor that doesn’t use some kind of computer software in its operation. It might be as simple as an accounting package such as QuickBooks, or as complex as a full-featured
Cure Names VP of Maintenance and Call Center Operations
Cure Leasing & Maintenance announced Ken Hall is its new vice president of maintenance and call center operations.
East Tennessee trucker turns to Jazzercise to stay in shape
Truck drivers spend a lot of time away from home, on the road. In fact, a Knoxville-based hazmat hauler says he’s on the road 250 days a year.