Navistar reveals full line of automated/automatic transmissions
LISLE, Ill. — Navistar has announced a complete line of automated and automatic transmissions for the International ProStar and TranStar vehicles.
Hours-of-service rules top concern of US trucking executives
ORLANDO, Fla. — The new hours-of-service rules that went into effect earlier this year rank as the top concern among US trucking executives.
Port of Oakland truckers planning work stoppage
A group representing Port of Oakland truckers said Sunday that it plans to halt work Monday morning to push for better working conditions and payment.
Heavy-duty truckers avoid axle weighbridges
Many heavy-duty truck drivers have resorted to the use of alternate routes to avoid axle weighbridges for fear of being arrested and fined for flouting the legal axle limit of 11.5 tonnes.
‘Eyes on the Economy’ Panel Examines ‘OK’ Economy
The ‘Eyes on the Economy’ panel featured, from left, ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello, ACT Research’s Kenny Vieth, and Mark Vitner from Wells Fargo.
ATDynamics rolls out AutoDeploy trailer tail; CEO “100% optimistic” Canada will allow them
ORLANDO, Fla. — ATDynamics has come out with a new AutoDeploy system for its popular trailer tails, which deploys the tails when the truck reaches 35 mph and closes them at slower speeds.
Michelin expands ONCall roadside service to cover more than tires
ORLANDO, Fla. — Michelin announced today a new breakdown service that covers more than just tires.
US trucking on cusp of a capacity shortage?
ORLANDO, Fla — US trucking is “on the cusp” of a capacity crunch, according to American Trucking Associations vice president and chief economist Bob Costello.
You survived the Great Recession. Are you ready for the “Great Okay”?
ORLANDO, Fla. — ACT Research president Kenneth Vieth may have summed up the US economic forecast best at ATA’s All Eyes on the Economy session when he said “We came through the Great Recession and we are now in the Great…
ATA Honors Year’s Best in Trucking
American Trucking Associations recognized some of the industry’s finest performances Sunday during its annual Management Conference & Exhibition, before a large crowd assembled for the opening general session.