Alliance Truck Parts driving growth ‘momentum’ with NASCAR partnership
MIAMI, Fla. — It’s been a banner year for Alliance Truck Parts, the all-makes, private label parts brand of Daimler Trucks North America, and one that has seen them literally off to the races. [Full Story]
Final U.S. Rule Banning Cell Phone Use by Truckers Posted
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ATA voices support for trucker cell phone ban
ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations has announced its support for the final rule issued by the Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to ban the use of handheld cell phones by commercial truck… [Full…
TCI Tire Centers Opens Two Locations
TCi Tire Centers has opened a new commercial service center in Irvine, Calif. while relocating and expanding its Tulsa, Ok. outlet.
Commercial trailer orders reach five-month high
COLUMBUS, Ind. — New and net trailer orders in October rose to their highest levels since April and May at 19,408 units and 17,384 units, respectively, according to a report from ACT Research. Taking seasonality into account, October’s backlog… [Ful…
PennDOT, PA Turnpike Unveil New Tow Plow
Motorists using the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Interstate highways this winter will be in for a bit of a surprise. In addition to traditional plows, snow removal crews will also be using a 30-foot-long, tow-behind snowplows.
TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index up 19% in October
TORONTO, Ont. — TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index surged 19% year-over-year in October. However, the index, which monitors freight movement on the spot market, saw its month-over-month numbers drop 5% to start the fourth quarter. [Full Story]
Below-Trend Recovery Continues, Hindered by Policy Uncertainty
The National Association for Business Economics expects moderate economic growth through 2012, with little likelihood of another recession or an outbreak of inflation.
TruckPro appoints new national manager for heavy parts division
MONTREAL, Que. — TruckPro has appointed Pierre Mouton to the position of national manager for its heavy vehicle parts division (HVPD). Mouton will replace Daniel Montmarquette who is set to retire in January. He will report directly to Alain… [Full …
Brokers Paying More Than Shippers in Fewer Lanes in Q3
Trucking companies received the highest rates from freight brokers and intermediaries in 13% of lanes in the third quarter, compared to 24 percent in Q2.