New Class 8 truck orders climbed 30.2% in February from a year ago, continuing the trend of strong order activity driven by tight freight capacity and growing confidence in the economy, ACT Research Co. said.
March 4, 2014Business
Women In Trucking Announces Finalists for Influential Woman of the Year
The Women in Trucking Association announced the four finalists for its Influential Woman in Trucking award.
March 19, 2014Business
Truck Market Poised to Grow Through 2015, Analyst Says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The domestic heavy-duty truck market is poised for significant growth this year and in 2015, an analyst from IHS Automotive told an audience of manufacturing and supplier executives.
March 17, 2014PerspectiveBusiness
Opinion: Let Your Pride Show
It was a little more than four months ago that I stood before many of you in Orlando at our Management Conference & Exhibition and had the honor of being named the 69th chairman of American Trucking Associations.
March 10, 2014Business
Feb. Truck Orders Up 30%
New Class 8 truck orders climbed 30.2% in February from a year ago, completing the strongest three-month span in almost eight years, ACT Research Co. reported.
March 10, 2014Business
Used-Truck Prices Set Record as Newer Models Hit Market
Used heavy-duty truck values have hit record highs this year as lower-mileage models command high prices, industry analysts said.
March 10, 2014Business
Class 8 Fleet Grows 2.8% in 4Q to Highest Level in Five Years
The U.S. heavy-duty truck fleet grew 2.8% in the fourth quarter from a year ago to the largest size in five years, as carriers purchased mainly replacement equipment while gradually expanding their operations, according to a new report.
March 3, 2014Business
Heavy-Duty Truck Sales Up 7.5% to Best January Total Since 2007
Class 8 truck sales rose 7.5% in January to the highest total for the month in seven years and the fifth straight month in which sales have improved year-over-year, WardsAuto.com reported.
February 24, 2014BusinessGovernment
Texas Trucking Group Visits Capitol to Educate Delegation on Industry
WASHINGTON — Texas Trucking Association members blitzed Capitol Hill, visiting 36 House offices and two on the Senate side in a single day in an effort to educate lawmakers on critical industry issues.
February 24, 2014Business
Universal Truckload’s 4Q Earnings Jump
Universal Truckload Services Inc. said its net income rose in both the fourth quarter of 2013 and the full year.
February 21, 2014