Trucking Operational Costs Continue to Rise
The average marginal cost per mile for 2011 was $1.71, the highest rate since 2008. This data comes from the American Transportation Research Institute’s findings in its 2012 update to An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking.
Truckload Turnover Surges in Second Quarter
The annualized turnover rate for linehaul truckload fleets of all sizes surged in the second quarter, with turnover at large fleets breaking the 100% barrier for the first time in more than four years, according to American Trucking Associations’ qu…
FTR Reports Shippers Conditions Index Starts Expected Decline in July
FTR Associates’ Shippers Conditions Index for July fell to a reading of -4.5, starting the expected steady decline as shippers and carriers feel the impact of increased regulatory drag heading into 2013.
Alignment Matters: Taking vehicle alignment for granted could cost you
When it comes to the alignment on your truck, “close enough” can cost you a lot of money.
Goodyear Accepting Nominations for 30th Highway Hero Award
Goodyear is now accepting nominations for its 2012 North America Highway Hero Award through Jan.
Follow-up: Preventing over-inflation due to heat
In July’s “Trailer Trends” article, we mentioned Hendrickson’s new TireMaax Pro automatic tire inflation system, but did not do a good job of explaining it.
Vehicle Electronics: How Have They Changed the Aftermarket Business?
As sophisticated electronics move from the engine to other parts of the truck, such as multiplexed dashboards, antilock brakes, stability and traction control and transmissions that talk to the engine, it becomes an ever more challenging task
One Day, 5 Convoys, 351 Trucks, $191,000
Truck drivers in five provinces running in five separate Convoy events on Saturday drove into the record books with nearly $200,000 in pledges and donations.
FTR Reports Shippers Conditions Index Starts Expected Decline in July
FTR Associates’ Shippers Conditions Index for July fell to a reading of -4.5, starting the expected steady decline as shippers and carriers feel the impact of increased regulatory drag heading into 2013.
Truckers group fights human trafficking
Kendis Paris of Truckers Against Trafficking said she’s aware of the alarming number of homeless people, including juvenile runaways, who find their way to truck stops each year seeking shelter and help.