Lynden Transport Expands Service to and from Oklahoma and North Dakota
In response to customer and industry demand, Lynden Transport is offering new scheduled Less-than-Truckload (LTL) service to Oklahoma and North Dakota.
Kenworth Offers Extended Warranty on Medium Duty Models
Paccar Financial and its truck-maker subsidiary, Kenworth, is offering a 2-year/200,000-mile basic vehicle extended warranty program through Dec. 31, 2011.
‘Next Generation’ Program for Truck Dealers to Launch at ATD Convention
The American Truck Dealers has announced a new program aimed at developing the next wave of medium- and heavy-duty truck dealers to effectively run their businesses.
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index Continues to Improve
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index, as reported in the March Trucking Update, rose to 9.1 in January from a December reading of 7.1.
Florida Utility Trailers, Inc. Acquires South Florida Dealership
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company says that Florida Utility Trailers, Inc. has acquired Utility Trailer Sales & Leasing in Miami, Florida.
Diesel Spikes 14 Cents, Passes $3.71 a Gallon
Diesel fuel took its biggest hike since June 2009 this week, rising 14.3 cents over last week’s Department of Energy price survey. The national average price reported by the Energy Information Administration on Monday was $3.716 per gallon.
YRC Reaches Tentative Agreement on Debt Restructuring
YRC Worldwide has announced it has reached an agreement in principle with major debt holders for a restructuring plan.
ATA Challenges Research in Hours of Service Proposal
The American Trucking Associations is upping its campaign against the Federal Motor Carrier Administration’s proposed changes to the hours of service rule.ATA asked a researcher whose work the agency cites in support of the proposal to review the ag…
Maryland Truckers to Head to the Capital Today to Protest Fuel Tax & Fee Hikes
Truck drivers from across the state will roll into Annapolis Today (Tuesday) at 11:00 AM to protest legislation that would substantially increase the state’s fuel tax and vehicle registration fees.
Goodyear Rolls Out FleetHQ Service Locator App
Goodyear’s new FleetHQ app for smart phones makes it easier to located Goodyear FleetHQ service centers.