Used Trucks: Medium Duty Prices Stable, Heavy-Duty Buyers Wait for Natural Gas Options
For the past several months, the used medium-duty truck segment has been very stable, not moving much in either direction, says Ricky Beggs, managing editor at Black Book, which provides vehicle pricing information for the automotive industry.
Semi-trailers tossed like toys in Dallas tornado, local truckers talk about their experiences
Even experienced truck drivers were surprised by the tornado footage from Dallas that showed semi-trailers tossed — seemingly weightless — into the air.
China Heavy Truck Demand Down in Q4; Medium Duty Demand Up
Heavy truck demand in China fell in the fourth quarter due to continuing construction market weakness, and growth in consumer spending supported increased road freight transportation.
Latest Driving for Profit seminar offers tips on mergers and acquisitions for transportation companies
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The pace of mergers and acquisitions in the trucking industry should quicken over the coming years, M&A experts Doug Nix and Doug Davis, told the Driving for Profit seminar yesterday.
41% of Australian Truck Drivers Have Sleep Apnea, Study Says
A new sleep study found that 41% of Australian truck drivers have obstructive sleep apnea.
Drivers Asked to Weigh in on CSA
The American Transportation Research Institute launched its second annual truck driver survey to identify CSA impacts on trucking operations, as well as driver perceptions and attitudes toward the maturing regulatory program.
US bill would hike federal diesel taxes 6.3 cents/gallon
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a plan that could cost Canadian cross-border trucking companies, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) is lobbying to swap a 12% federal excise tax on large trucks with a “modest” increase in diesel fuel…
Isuzu Expands Warranties for Gold Star Used Trucks
Isuzu’s Gold Star pre-owned trucks are getting expanded optional powertrain warranties, to as long as 24 months/50,000 miles on qualified vehicles.
Safest Nova Scotia fleets recognized
DARTMOUTH, N.S. — The Nova Scotia Trucking Safety Association (NSTSA) recently handed out its annual Safety Excellence Awards.
Class 8 orders soften in March: ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Class 8 truck orders came in under expectations in March, according to preliminary results from ACT Research.