Traffic Deaths Drop 3% to Record Low
U.S. traffic deaths fell 3% last year to the lowest level on record, even as vehicle miles traveled rose, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported Friday.
Unemployment Rate Falls to Two-Year Low 8.8%; Trucking Adds 1,600 Jobs
The U.S. unemployment rate fell to a two-year low rate of 8.8% in March as the economy added about 216,000 jobs, the Labor Department said Friday.
Focus on safety at truck show after several deadly crashes
The Mid-America Trucking Show got into full gear Thursday at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
ISM Manufacturing Index Slips in March
U.S. manufacturing activity fell slightly in March from its highest level in almost seven years, the Institute for Supply Management said Friday.
Construction Spending Falls 1.4% in Third Straight Decline
Construction spending fell for a third straight month in February, the Commerce Department said Friday.
Con-way Says Most of Its Truckload Fleet Is Using E-Logs
Con-way Truckload said that 71% of its 3,000-driver fleet is using electronic logs, with full integration of the technology expected by June.
Southwest Airlines exec speaking in Greenville
A senior executive for Southwest Airlines is talking about the company during a visit sponsored by Clemson University.
Toyota and Tsinghua University extend joint research agreement for 5 years
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Tsinghua University have extended their joint research conducted through the Tsinghua University-Toyota Research Center for five more years. Tsinghua University and TMC have been conducting joint research in four fiel…
#MATS: Volvo fighting high diesel pricing with 8% fuel efficiency improvement
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Fuel efficiency is top of mind for truck buyers these days and Volvo Trucks in North America had some very good news on that front at the Mid-America Trucking Show. The truck maker introduced powertrain enhancements and… [Full Story]
#MATS: Volvo offers new cab interior
LOUISVILLE, Ky — Volvo used the Mid-America Trucking Show as the launching pad for three redesigned interior options and 10 new seat coverings, aimed at increasing comfort and productivity – and attracting and retaining drivers. [Full Story]