trucks News Updates

Business

November Heavy-Duty Orders Up 5.7%

November Class 8 truck orders rose 5.7% from a year ago, holding at more than 20,000 for a second straight month, but slipped from October’s almost two-year high, ACT Research reported.

December 9, 2013
Business

Oct. Truck Sales Up 15.6% for 2nd Monthly Increase

U.S. Class 8 truck sales grew in October for the second consecutive month following 12 monthly declines, WardsAuto.com reported.

November 18, 2013
Business

Iowa-Based Ruan Transportation Rejoins ATA

Ruan Transportation Management Systems has rejoined American Trucking Associations after a hiatus from the federation of more than two years.

November 4, 2013
Business, Logistics

Universal Truckload Sees 3Q Net Income Fall

Universal Truckload Services Inc. said its net income in the third quarter dropped 8.7% to $13.7 million or 46 cents a share, from $15 million, or 50 cents, a year prior.

October 24, 2013
Special Coverage, Business, Government

ATA Opens NTDC to State Association Members

ORLANDO, Fla — American Trucking Associations is opening participation in its National Truck Driving Championships to members of affiliated state trucking associations who may not be ATA members, officials announced.

October 22, 2013
Special Coverage, Business

Trucking Launches New Image Campaign

ORLANDO, Fla. — Trucking officials announced here the beginning of a new, collaborative campaign to enhance the image of the entire industry.

October 22, 2013
Special Coverage, Business

ATA Honors Four With ‘Good Stuff’ Awards

ORLANDO, Fla. — American Trucking Associations honored a trucking company, a telematics provider and two state trucking associations for their efforts to promote a positive image of the industry.

October 22, 2013
Special Coverage, Business

Bush Urges Truckers to Participate in National Politics

ORLANDO, Fla. – Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R) exhorted truckers to use their influence in Washington to redirect the federal government toward policies focused on economic growth through a blend of policy changes and a new approach to leadership.

October 21, 2013
Special Coverage, Business

Tennessee’s Dave Huneryager Wins TAEC Leadership Award

ORLANDO, Fla. — Dave Huneryager, president of the Tennessee Trucking Association, was named the winner of American Trucking Associations President’s Trucking Association Executives Council Leadership Award.

October 21, 2013
Special Coverage, Business

ATA Honors 7 Trucking Executives for Service

ORLANDO, Fla. — American Trucking Associations’ honored seven trucking association executives here Oct. 21 for their distinguished service to the trucking industry.

October 21, 2013