TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index steady in November
TORONTO, Ont. — TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index remained steady in November with no change from October levels, the company announced. However, year-over-year load volumes increased a “healthy” 17%, according to TransCore officials. [Full Story]
Polar Tank Trailer Ratifies 5-Year Labor Contract
Polar Tank Trailer LLC and the International Associations of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) union have reached an agreement on a new five-year labor contract.
Moving Industry’s Best, Safest Operators and Fleets Announced
The nation’s top van operators and safest company fleets in the U.S. moving industry during 2011 have been selected for annual honors by the American Moving & Storage Association.
Class 8 net orders drop below trend in November: ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. — After rising to their third highest net order volume of the year in October, Class 8 orders fell below trend in November, falling to their second lowest volume in 2011, according to ACT Research Co.’s State of the Industry… [Full St…
Polar Tank and IAM Agree on 5-Year Labor Contract
The agreement was ratified yesterday through a majority vote by IAM members at Polar’s manufacturing facility in Opole, MN.
FMCSA Reminds Carriers to Update Fleet Data
Motor carrier data used to calculate SMS scores, such as Vehicle Miles Travelled and Power Unit data needs to be updated.
Shippers, carriers to band together at pro-trucking fly-in
WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 10 industry associations will be participating in a pro-trucking Washington fly-in called “Stand Up For Trucking” on Feb. 1. Organizers say the industry-wide event will bring together scores of transportation… [Full Story]
Huibers Named President, Volvo Trucks North American Sales & Marketing
Ron Huibers has been named President of North American Sales & Marketing.
Flaherty Named President, Mack Trucks North American Sales & Marketing
Kevin Flaherty has been named President of North American Sales & Marketing.
Diesel Down Nearly 7 Cents to Lowest Price in Two Months
The national average price for a gallon of diesel fuel has dropped 6.6 cents over the past week, according to the Department of Energy.