Commercial trailer orders reach five-month high
COLUMBUS, Ind. — New and net trailer orders in October rose to their highest levels since April and May at 19,408 units and 17,384 units, respectively, according to a report from ACT Research. Taking seasonality into account, October’s backlog… [Ful…
PennDOT, PA Turnpike Unveil New Tow Plow
Motorists using the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Interstate highways this winter will be in for a bit of a surprise. In addition to traditional plows, snow removal crews will also be using a 30-foot-long, tow-behind snowplows.
TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index up 19% in October
TORONTO, Ont. — TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index surged 19% year-over-year in October. However, the index, which monitors freight movement on the spot market, saw its month-over-month numbers drop 5% to start the fourth quarter. [Full Story]
Below-Trend Recovery Continues, Hindered by Policy Uncertainty
The National Association for Business Economics expects moderate economic growth through 2012, with little likelihood of another recession or an outbreak of inflation.
TruckPro appoints new national manager for heavy parts division
MONTREAL, Que. — TruckPro has appointed Pierre Mouton to the position of national manager for its heavy vehicle parts division (HVPD). Mouton will replace Daniel Montmarquette who is set to retire in January. He will report directly to Alain… [Full …
Brokers Paying More Than Shippers in Fewer Lanes in Q3
Trucking companies received the highest rates from freight brokers and intermediaries in 13% of lanes in the third quarter, compared to 24 percent in Q2.
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Shows Economy is Not Sliding into Recession
The American Trucking Associations’ advance seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 0.5% in October after rising a revised 1.5% in September 2011.
OSHA Issues Order, Damages Against Heartland Transportation Inc.
An Andersonville, Tenn.-based contract mail carrier has been ordered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to reinstate a former employee and pay $62,090 in compensatory and punitive damages plus more than two years of back wages, inte…
Fatal tractor-trailer crashes jump in Monroe County
The percentage of crash fatalities involving tractor-trailers has more than tripled since 2008 and reached a 14-year high in Monroe County last year, state figures reveal.
Medium-Duty Update: Sales Up as Buyers Replace Old Trucks Amid Improving Economy, New Products Enter the Market
It’s a story we’ve heard before, but a pretty good one: Sales are up, products are improving, and buyers have many choices of trucks to do their hauling jobs