ECONOMIC WATCH: Trucking conditions remain ‘slightly negative’
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trucking conditions remained in slightly negative territory in November, according to FTR’s latest Trucking Conditions Index (TCI). The index read -1.58, primarily due to weaker spot market rates, FTR reported. The industry forecast…
4 questions to ask before buying a used truck
TORONTO, Ont. — You can’t buy a made-to-measure suit at Walmart. Nor can you spec’ a used truck. In both cases, you’re limited to what’s on the rack or what the dealer has in stock. Most people wouldn’t buy a…
Survey: Money leading issue for drivers in many ways
Pay linked to driver shortage, retention
Rates fall back a bit for vans, though volumes rebounded from prior week
Van freight volume typically retreats in January, but that’s not been the case thus far. The national average load-to-truck ratio for van equipment was 3.2, edging down from the previous week but still favoring carriers—for now. And: A 2014 and 2018 Ja…
Cat makes tucking easier and more fun for driver
This video from The Dodo animal video site shows how one trucker has found that traveling with his cat named Tora has made trucking easier and a lot more fun. Going outside on a leash has helped the driver get out and walk during breaks.
Meritor Appoints Chris Villavarayan Executive VP, COO
Meritor, Inc. has appointed Chris Villavarayan as executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective immediately.
Meritor names Chris Villavarayan COO
TROY, Mich. – Meritor has appointment Chris Villavarayan executive vice-president and chief operating officer effective immediately, the company announced Thursday. Villavarayan, 49, has served as senior vice-president and president of Meritor’s …
Company driver honored for freeing man from under car
Helped by Old Dominion team
TA Express opens in Texas; adds 50 truck parking spots
Has four dining options
Driver recognized for helping young woman whose car caught fire
Robert Digrazia was on his way to pick up freight in Bradenton, Florida, when he saw a car stopped in the road with small flames coming from under the driver’s door. He pulled up next to the car and saw the driver, a young woman possibly in her late te…