FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index Continues Positive Trend
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index, as reported in the February 2012 Trucking Update, increased in December to a reading of 7.0.
Bridgestone reorganizes commercial tire group
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) has announced the reorganization of the Bridgestone Commercial Group. BATO is undergoing several personnel changes within its commercial tire operations “to strengthen structural… [Full…
Great Dane plant hits 100,000th trailer milestone
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Great Dane’s manufacturing facility in Terre Haute, Ind. has recently completed its 100,000th trailer. The plant celebrated the milestone with a ceremony and press conference Feb. 1. [Full Story]
House Panel Kills Truck Weight Increase
An increase in federal truck size and weight limits did not survive a House committee vote yesterday. Members of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted 33 to 22to study the increased limit, rather than actually increasing it.
Navistar outlines emissions strategy, hints of new products during Analyst Day
LISLE, Ill. — Navistar International rolled out the red carpet to investors and analysts at its new ultra-modern global headquarters here this week, assuring them the company has a firm handle on its in-cylinder EPA2010 emissions strategy. [Full Story]
Navistar partnership with Clean Energy takes sting out of cost of NG-powered trucks
LISLE, Ill. — Two of the biggest barriers to transitioning the long-haul trucking industry to inexpensive natural gas – the cost of the equipment and availability of the fuel – have been addressed through a new partnership between truck maker… [Full…
Fleet Sentiment Report Buying Index Rises 4+ Points from Previous Quarter
More fleets are planning to buy trailers, driving the First Quarter Fleet Sentiment Report Buying Index from CK Commercial Vehicle Research up 4.6 points from the previous quarter to a reading of 93.9.
Fleet Brake to sell off US assets, focus on Canadian market
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Canadian supplier Fleet Brake Parts and Service has announced it will sell off its assets in Utah and Idaho, so it can focus on Canadian service and distribution strategy. [Full Story]
Trucker in Fiery Crash Was on Drugs
The truck driver who careened off a bridge north of Santa Barbara Jan. 12, almost taking a local teacher and her daughters with him , was high on methamphetamine at the time of the fiery accident.
What trucking can learn from the airlines
For-hire trucking could learn a few things from the airlines, because they have finally figured out how to make money in a deregulated environment.