ATA Truck Tonnage Index Falls in October
A drop in the American Trucking Associations’ truck tonnage numbers in October could be another sign that the economic recovery is slowing, but it also may be a case of seasonal trends thrown off by the pandemic.
$25 million in liquid meth seized in Texas
Bust called ‘great team effort’
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Wayne Jones’ 2016 Peterbilt 389 glider
The rig is powered by a 3406E 2WS Cat with an 18-speed and 3:55 rears. It features a drop visor, under glow lights and plenty of chrome outside with leather and wood accents inside.
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Ask Gary: ‘Should I refinance my house to pay off my truck?’
Gary answers the question: Should I take equity out of my home to buy out a lease-purchase agreement?
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Strehl Acquires Rocketail, Forms FleetAero Company
Strehl, which makes aerodynamic components for trailers, has purchased truck-trailer aerodynamic systems provider Rocketail and will form a new company called FleetAero.
ATRI: Trucking Costs Dropped in 2019
In 2019, the costs of trucking contracted significantly, from $1.82 to $1.65 per mile – a drop of 9%, according to the American Transportation Research Institute’s annual survey.
Several truck stops offer truckers free Thanksgiving meals
Just show your CDL
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Video: ‘Eighteen wheels and a dozen roses,’ new single from bluegrass leading light Tina Adair
The single release follows a successful 2019 for Adair, whose all-female Sister Sadie bluegrass group was nominated for a Grammy for their ‘Sister Sadie II’ record. The single will appear on a new record in the new year.
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Solid US on-time parcel delivery rates to falter: analyst
[caption caption="Last-mile carriers are managing capacity as retailers spread out promotions to ensure on-time deliveries. Photo credit: Greg K__ca / Shutterstock.com."][/caption]On-time delivery rates for small parcels are close to 100 percen…
3 new Love’s open; 300 parking spaces created
Love’s today announced the opening of three new locations, which combined have a total of more than 300 new truck parking spaces. The new locations include: Marion Illinois, off Interstate 57 Cordele, Georgia, off Interstate 75 West Memphis, Arka…