North American surface transportation up 2.6% in August
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the US and Mexico, was 2.6% higher in August 2012 than in August 2011, totaling $82.5 billion, unadjusted for inflation, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics…
North American surface transportation up 2.6% in August
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the US and Mexico, was 2.6% higher in August 2012 than in August 2011, totaling $82.5 billion, unadjusted for inflation, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics…
Maverick Transportation Launches Video Production Department
Maverick Transportation has launched an in-house video production department as a part of its growing public relations and marketing efforts.
Fleet Survey Indicates Increase in Planned Order Activity
Fleets surveyed by CK Commercial Vehicle Research were increasing their planned order activity for power units in the coming three months, while planned trailer orders slowed. Freight demand, while slipping somewhat, is still solid at most fleets, a…
Walmart Canada to introduce more capacity with new truck and trailer offering
Walmart Canada announced it will introduce added capacity to the market with a new truck that can carry 44 % more freight.
ATA Releases Driver Shortage Analysis Paper
American Trucking Associations released an analysis of the shortage of truck drivers, concluding that the current shortage is acute and limited primarily to the truckload sector of the industry; but that long-term trends could cause the shortage to …
Hino Trucks Approved For Voucher Incentive Project
Hino Trucks’ 2013MY Class 5 195h diesel electric cabover has been approved by the California Air Resources Board and is eligible for the California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.
August Surface Trade with Canada and Mexico Rose 2.6%
Trade using surface transportation between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners, Canada and Mexico, was 2.6% higher in August 2012 than in August 2011.
Using Technology to Smooth the Repair Order Process
When a driver pulls a truck into a service shop for a repair, scheduled or not, a service writer must bring together a lot of information before a work order can be generated.
Meritor Launches Fras-le Hydraulic Disc Brake Pad Program
Meritor’s Aftermarket business has begun distribution of the Fras-le Work Truck and Fleet Disc Brake Pad Program to its customers.