Shortage of Truckers Starting to Affect Texas Delivery Schedules, Goods Prices
Texas trucking companies say we’ve reached the tipping point where a chronic shortage of skilled truck drivers will mean stuff will take longer to get to you, and it will cost more to get it there, 1200 WOAI news reports.
Durable Goods Orders, Shipments Up, but Plane Orders Skew Numbers
Durable goods orders rose more than expected last month, by 1.6%, but it was largely due to a surge in aircraft orders. These long-lasting manufactured products, such as washers and dryers, toasters and aircraft, make up a major source of trucking f…
Peterbilt Dealer Group Opens New Location in Delaware
The Pete Store, one of the largest truck dealers in the United States, opened The Peterbilt Store – Delaware, a full-service truck dealership in Seaford, Del.
Peterbilt Dealer Group Opens New Location in Delaware
The Pete Store, one of the largest truck dealers in the United States, opened The Peterbilt Store – Delaware, a full-service truck dealership in Seaford, Del.
Industry Sets New Biodiesel Standards
Standards-testing authority ASTM has a new voluntary standard for biodiesel, designed to meet the needs of customers using ultra-low-sulfur diesel and new diesel engine and after-treatment technology.
ATA Truck Tonnage Jumped 1.2% in June
The American Trucking Associations’ June tonnage index had its largest month-to-month gain so far this year, thanks to a larger-than-estimated loss the previous month. Tonnage is still up year over year.
The Number of Truck Drivers Is Down Nationwide Causing A Delay In Deliveries
By: Channel 9 Eyewitness News news@kcautv.com A fire caused extensive damage to a Norfolk apartment yesterday afternoon.
Million-Mile Engine Teardown Tests EcoPower Re-Refined Oil
By Deborah Lockridge, Editor in Chief Safety-Kleen Systems this week showcased a million-mile teardown of two Cummins ISX engines that have been running its Eco-Power re-refined engine oil since 2008.
Maryland launches paperless e-hauling permits
The Maryland State Highway Administration’s is now providing truckers a way to carry paperless permits to be displayed in electronic format during inspections.
Expedite Expo This Weekend
The 2012 Expedite Expo will take place this weekend, July 27-28, at the Roberts Convention Centre in Wilmington, Ohio.