Isuzu Recalls FTR & Chevrolet 6500XD Trucks for Fire Risk
Isuzu is recalling approximately 4,352 model-year 2018-2021 FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles.
‘Johnny Appleseed of Southern comedy’ reflects on the end of an era
Ever bought a Jeff Foxworthy CD at a truckstop? Arnie Hoffman’s Laughing Hyena Records has catered almost exclusively to truckers for nearly 50 years and is changing again with the times.
For your trip planning: Delta takes aim at Gulf Coast
Landfall expected Friday morning
TFI International buys U.S. dry bulk hauler
MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International has purchased the dry bulk business of Grammer Logistics, a southeastern U.S. company hauling cement and cementitious materials, sand, fly ash, salt and lime. Grammer Dry Bulk was originally part of Sterling Transport…
US shippers shell out to secure container, truck capacity
[caption caption="trucking executives say they’re seeing more shippers renegotiate contracts struck in January and swallowing higher rates to lock-in capacity. Photo Credit: Shutterstock.com"][/caption]Given how constrained space is across the …
ECONOMIC WATCH: Renewed fleet confidence fueling stronger Class 8 truck demand
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Fleet confidence has returned in the form of strengthening Class 8 truck orders, which surged in September to 32,000 units according to preliminary data from FTR. That’s the highest total since October 2018, up 55% from August and 1…
Mullen expands eastern Canada presence with IWD acquisition
OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group has reached an agreement to acquire Mississauga, Ont.-based International Warehousing & Distribution (IWD). The company provides Customs sufferance warehousing, air import/export deliveries, and full container deliveri…
Crete/Shaffer raises driver pay, adds & upgrades facilities
Increases safety and productivity bonuses too
Truckers gather on National Mall in D.C.
That’s a Big 10-4 on D.C.
Former HDT Chief Passes Away
James N. (Jim) Hutchinson, who was chief executive officer of Heavy Duty Trucking and its parent company Newport Communications Group for eight years, died Sept. 24 in Newport Beach, California, following a heart attack.