Commercial vehicle net orders stronger than expected in October: ACT
COLUMBUS, Ind. — North American Class 8 commercial vehicle preliminary net orders for October surprised on the upside, improving both month-over-month and year-over-year, according to ACT Research. The final numbers, which will be… [Full Story]
Cheetah Supply Chain Optimizer Improves Routing
Cheetah Software Systems’ Supply Chain Optimizer is a decision support system designed to solve and optimize large-scale routing for shipments that require both local and line haul movements.
uShip App Helps Truckers Discover New Business
With nearly 6 out of 10 truckers relying on mobile phones and wireless service to grow their businesses, uShip’s app for iPhone and Android smartphones can help them discover new business while on the road.
Timken Creates Mobile App for Automotive & Heavy Truck Aftermarket
The Timken Company has gone mobile with its online auto-aftermarket catalog site, with new applications designed for iPhone, Android and Blackberry smartphones.
Retrofittable XL Hybrid Brings Fuel Savings to Existing Light Trucks
Hybrid drive systems usually have to be part of a new car or truck, and usually they’re expensive. But XL Hybrids of Boston is coming up with one that can be installed on new or existing vehicles at a moderate cost.
Cargo Theft Trends and How to Keep Cargo Safe
Cargo theft has impacted nearly every industry, from paper products to televisions.
Truck Statistics
Need to know how the truck sales market is doing? Don’t subscribe to one of the expensive reporting services? Our Truck Stats section is where to turn for sales figures and more.
Here come the Wobblies
In a labor battle with roots dating back 100 years, independent truckers and Starbucks employees are now joining the wild and contentious Wobblies On a fog-soaked December morning, near an Interstate 5 offramp on the outskirts of Stockton, about a doze…
Mobile App Enhances Carrier Communication
C.H. Robinson Worldwide has launched CHRWtrucks.com, a mobile communications application for carriers doing business with the company.
UPS Freight Takes the Guesswork out of LTL Pickups
UPS now offers an unprecedented level of pickup control for the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry with the launch of UPS Freight Pickup Notifications for LTL.