ECONOMIC WATCH: Truck orders plummet as Covid-19 impact felt
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Class 8 net orders in March fell 45% to 7,800 units, according to preliminary data from ACT Research. Orders were down 51% year-over-year, while Classes 5-7 orders of 14,700 units were 36% lower than February and down 31% year-over-yea…
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COVID-19 Offers Opportunity to Make a Dent in the Technician Shortage
Now is when the fleet industry should be proactively identifying these future technicians. The fleet industry has a window to tap into this idled labor pool, who will look attractive to other industries experiencing labor shortages leading to increased…
NATSO, ATA Call for Increased Driver Access to Truckstops
NATSO and the American Trucking Associations are calling on state and local governments to carefully define social distancing guidelines regarding truckstops and travel plazas.
Large Cancellations Push Down Class 8 Orders in March
Preliminary North American Class 8 truck orders plummeted in March to 7,400 units, the lowest order total since 2010, according to preliminary numbers release by transportation forecasting firm FTR.
CARES Act: Fleets Can Benefit from Paycheck Protection Program, Disaster Loans
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act may offer some immediate relief for businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and fleets need to understand their possible eligibility.
Vehicle Makers Extend Production Downtime at North American Factories
In response to the ongoing COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic, auto- and truck makers are announcing extended production and factory closures.
ITI Offers Free COVID-19 Course for Drivers
Instructional Technologies Inc. has released COVID 19: What Drivers Need To Know, a free course that gives professional drivers tips on how to stay safe and informed as they deliver needed goods during this pandemic.
Mack Thanks the Trucking Industry [Video]
Mack Trucks is grateful to all the commercial truck professionals on the front lines during the COVID-19 crisis, bringing with them the goods that keep us alive and healthy. It released this video to help thank the industry.