Trucker who drove into crowd of protesters in Minnesota now facing charges
The driver of a tanker that drove into a large crowd of protesters in Minneapolis in May is now being charged with two crimes. Other news: Diesel engineers looking at new ways to boost fuel economy, reduce emissions; NASTC’s 2020 Driver of the Year tea…
Welcome to the ‘deckplate diner,’ can I take your order?
And more Overdrive readers’ responses on truck stops’ — and their own — pandemic-inspired and/or -accelerated shifts in service and expectations. Next up: Operations/freight — what about your approach to business has changed that is likely to endure…
ACT Research: Trailer Orders Jump Again in September
Trailer order saw another big leap in September, with net trailer orders increasing 82% over August with 51,208 units.
ECONOMIC WATCH: Shipper conditions worst in two years
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – U.S. shippers faced their toughest conditions in two years in August, according to FTR’s latest Shippers Conditions Index (SCI). The index fell into negative territory with a reading of -1.79, just four months after the index showed…
‘Hard Market’ for Insurance Leads to Search for Creative Solutions
These are hard times. To be precise, it’s a “hard market” when it comes to sourcing insurance coverage in the trucking industry.
Navigating the Trucking Industry with Biodiesel
As sustainability continues to grow in importance, one of America’s biggest and oldest trucking companies has found biodiesel to be a great way to reduce emissions and protect their bottom line. See why they say it’s surprising when someone doesn’t use…
Tremcar names UTT Michigan distributor
ROMULUS, Mich. – Canadian tanker trailer manufacturer Tremcar has appointed United Tank Trailer (UTT) its official distributor in Michigan. UTT offers a wide variety of tanker trailers. It also has a full-service R-stamp certified tank inspection and r…
Consumers driving economy, though buying habits have changed: Mullen
OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group saw third quarter revenues drop 10.6% y-o-y to $290.9 million, but net income climbed by $5.7 million thanks to improved operating income before depreciation and amortization (OIBDA) boosted by government support. OIBDA cl…
Mack Trucks Donates to Cancer Foundation
Mack made an initial donation of $10,000 to National Breast Cancer Foundation, and will contribute up to $25,000 more over the next two years as sales of its pink, diecast models continue.
Parade taps two software startups to access small carrier capacity
[caption caption="Brokers have created integrations with TMS providers to access shipper loads, but Parade's moves signal a need to get native access to untapped capacity as well. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]Parade, a software pr…