Class 8 Backlog Falls in April; Economic Activity Will Expand Moderately
Softer orders and a continuation of strong build caused the Class 8 backlog to fall nearly 8,000 units to 106,407 in April, according to ACT Research.
TCA Names Safety Professional of the Year
The Truckload Carriers Association’s Safety & Security Division named Jerry Waddell, safety director for Cargo Transporters of Claremont, N.C., the association’s 2012 Safety Professional of the Year.
Ancra Canada appoints new sales manager
WOODSTOCK, Ont. — Ancra Canada has appointed Richard Drapeau as Canadian sales manager. For the past 5 years, Drapeau has been the eastern regional sales manager for Ancra Canada, with overall sales responsibility for the region. He…
I-75 One Lane in Each Direction After Massive Landslide
The Tennessee Department of Transportation has reopened one lane for southbound travel on I-75 in Campbell County. One lane remains open for northbound travelers as work continued to repair a massive landslide continues at Mile Marker 143.
Shell SuperRigs winners announced; couple donates $10K prize to local YMCA
JOPLIN, Mo. — A 2007 Peterbilt 379 EXHD Legacy shown by driver John O’Keefe won Best in Show honours at this year’s Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition.
Class 8 orders remain soft, backlog decreasing: ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Class 8 orders continue to be soft, causing the industry’s backlog to fall nearly 8,000 units to 106,407 in April.
PeopleNet announces personnel changes
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — PeopleNet has announced several personnel changes, including the appointment of Mark Botticelli to the position of EVP and head of technology.
Diesel and Gasoline Prices Drop Again; Oil Prices Rise
Diesel and gasoline prices continue their decline for the sixth straight week. After weeks of decline, however, oil prices rose due to encouraging signs regarding the U.S. and Chinese economies.
TCA Safety & Security Division Honors Weight Loss Showdown Winners
Losing weight is rarely fun or easy, but winners of the Truckload Carriers Association’s inaugural Trucking’s Weight Loss Showdown proved that it can be done.
TCA Safety & Security Division Honors Weight Loss Showdown Winners
Losing weight is rarely fun or easy, but winners of the Truckload Carriers Association’s inaugural Trucking’s Weight Loss Showdown proved that it can be done.