N.A. surface transportation soars 13.8% in September
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the US and Mexico was 13.8% higher in September than in September 2010, totalling $77.7 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the US… [Full Story]
U.S. Xpress Adds Cargo Vans, Straight Trucks to its Demand Critical Fleet
U.S. Xpress is adding smaller capacity vehicles in response to customer demand for greater shipping flexibility.
Trucking conditions decline in October: FTR
NASHVILLE, Ind. — FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) declined to a reading of 3.4 in October. The environment for truckers as measured by the TCI softened primarily due to further delay in the issuance of revised Hours-of-Service… [Full Story]
European Truck Makers Need Policy Integration to Maintain R&D Efforts, Product Development
Commercial vehicle manufacturers in Europe are calling upon EU policy makers to further integrate the Union’s policies for transport, industrial competitiveness and future innovation to help spur sustainable growth.
Meritor rewards bullish performance
Jesse Dimmel from the purchasing department of Pioneer Construction in Sudbury, and Peter Sullivan, the manager of Quinte Truck & Trailer, Belleville, Ont., are among 10 lucky winners in Meritor’s recent “Run With The Bull” Contest.
US fleets looking to buy in 2012
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An annual fleet study conducted by CK Commercial Vehicle Research (CKVR) has suggested there will be strong demand for Class 8 trucks in 2012. [Full Story]
CARB TRU Compliance Extension Application Forms now Available
Owner of reefer equipment unable to comply with the Dec. 31 2011 deadline due to delays in delivery, installation, or financing, reefer owners may apply for a compliance extension.
CKCVR Annual Fleet Study Shows Solid Demand for Class 8 Trucks in 2012
CK Commercial Vehicle Research surveyed 64 representative small, medium and large for-hire as well as private and government fleets for its 2011 annual fleet study.
Visions of the Future
I grew up reading a lot of sci-fi, so I”m intrigued by portrayals of futuristic trucks and transportation.
SABMiller India takes war against HIV virus a step further
In its bid to educate the employees and masses about the ill effects of HIV virus, SABMiller India on the eve of World AIDS Day carried out several activities to bring into forefront the global epidemic and ways to curb it.