More Fleets Planning to Buy Trailers
Columbus, OH – CK Commercial Vehicle Research reported this week that more fleets are planning to buy trailers, increasing the Fleet Sentiment Report Buying Index by 4.6 points, bringing the total reading to 93.9. While the percentage of fleets plannin…
Commercial Truck Dealers Convene in Las Vegas for ATD Convention
U.S. medium- and heavy-duty truck dealers are meeting in Las Vegas starting today for the 49th annual American Truck Dealers Convention and Expo Feb. 3-6, held for the first time in conjunction with the annual convention of the nation’s new-car dealers.
Fleets Report 4Q Results
Landstar System, Saia, Old Dominion Freight Line and Con-way all reported increases (and for some, record increases) for the 2011 fourth quarter and fiscal year.
Bendix Air-Brake Valve Problem Halts Some New-Truck Deliveries; Temporary Fix is Available
A problem with Bendix ATR-6 air-brake valves has raised a safety alert and caused at least one truck manufacturer to halt deliveries of new Class 8 trucks.
The latest Twitter revolution
Rich Wilson is telling a roomful of truckers how to sound less like, well, truckers.
Ontario awards program seeking leaders in apprenticeship training
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The search for Ontario employers helping to build tomorrow’s skilled workforce by training new apprentices started Monday at Flo Components in Mississauga.Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities Glen Murray… [Full Story]
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.