Regional Haul, Yard Tractors Are Well-Suited for Electrification
Regional haul and yard tractors represent two good opportunities for the early adoption of fully-electric Class 8 trucks, according to speakers at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show.
UPS Drone Makes First Delivery to CVS Customers
UPS achieved a significant milestone for its drone delivery service by successfully delivering prescription medication to two CVS pharmacy customers in North Carolina.
News roundup, Nov. 5: OOIDA’s Truckers for Troops campaign set for next week, Louisiana TA adds KFC
The OOIDA’s 13th annual Truckers for Troops campaign, raising money to send care packages to troops, will be held Nov. 11-15. The TA truck stop in Greenwood, Louisiana, now offers a KFC restaurant. Fleet Advantage’s data-driven, flexible trailer-lease …
Universal Logistics Acquires Roadrunner Intermodal Services
Universal Logistics Holdings has acquired drayage provider Roadrunner Intermodal from Roadrunner Transportation Systems.
Jumps in fuel spending, driver wages pushed carrier costs higher in ’18
Costs for trucking companies, including small carriers and owner-operators, surged in 2018, with rising fuel costs and driver wages pushing per-mile costs up 13 cents on average, according to the American Transportation Research Institute’s annual surv…
When the broker disappears with the owner-op’s money
Broker launches new authority in July, surety is now pending cancellation after a run-up in claims. Sound familiar? Owner-op Allan Workman is owed money, and is on a mission to shine a light on the intrastate/exempt commodities surety exceptions that h…
Much of northern U.S. in for snow, wintery temperatures
Bundle up, check your chains
Class 8 orders bounced in October, but remained subdued
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – North American Class 8 orders came in at 22,100 units in October, according to preliminary data from FTR, marking the strongest month since November 2018. However, they remained well off a year ago, down 51% year-over-year, and̷…
Quinton Pratt’s 2007 Peterbilt 379
The rig is powered by a Cat C15 with an 18-speed and 3:36 rears. The truck sports hardwood floors, half fenders from Trux Accessories, 7-inch Lincoln Chrome stacks and a custom visor.
Mission Critical buys Purkeys Fleet Electric
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – Mission Critical Electronics (MCE) has announced its acquisition of Purkeys Fleet Electric. Purkeys provides electric power solutions to truck fleets, liftgate manufacturers, trailer manufacturers, truck dealers and OEMs. Its…