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America's Biggest Asphalt Plant Is Shutting When the Country Might Need It Most

Axeon Specialty Products is shuttering the largest asphalt refinery in the United States when the country might need it most.

February 3, 2017

Profits Mixed for Trucking Suppliers Wabash, Eaton, Meritor and Arconic

Three commercial vehicle suppliers and a trailer manufacturer posted, in most cases, lower but still positive earnings in their latest reports.

February 6, 2017

Bridgestone, Yokohama to Raise Truck Tire Prices

Bridgestone and Yokohama announced Feb. 2 they would be increasing the price of tires as the price of raw materials rise, following a similar announcement from Michelin.

February 2, 2017

Wabash Reports Decline in Fourth-Quarter Earnings, Higher Full-Year Profits

Wabash National Corp., North America’s largest trailer maker, saw fourth-quarter profits and revenue slip compared with the 2015 period. Net income, however, rose for the full year on lower revenue, the company reported Jan. 31.

February 1, 2017

Michelin to Raise Tire Prices Up to 8%

Michelin North America announced price increases in North America of up to 8% for heavy-duty truck tires and others it sells, adding it would roll out the exact increases separately.

February 1, 2017

Arconic Posts Fourth-Quarter Net Loss, Flat Revenue

Aluminum parts supplier Arconic Inc. reported a net loss and flat revenue for the fourth quarter and similar results for the full-year period as the company began to operate as a stand-alone entity.

February 2, 2017

FedEx Touts Twin 33s at House Hearing on Infrastructure

WASHINGTON — Allowing the freight industry to rely on twin 33-foot trailers nationwide would enhance productivity, safety and environmental efficiency, FedEx Corp.’s chief executive told a House transportation panel Feb. 1.

February 1, 2017

Cargo Thefts Cost Businesses $114 Million in 2016

Cargo thefts fell for the third consecutive year in terms of reported incidents, but the value of the stolen goods rose 13.3% to $114 million, according to 2016 data from CargoNet.

February 1, 2017

Opinion: ATA Intends to Build on 2016 Successes

The new year often brings changes. And rarely has that been as true as this year, as we have just inaugurated a new president who appears poised to change Washington. It’s also a time of renewed focus, to reflect on where we are and look forward and position for success.

January 30, 2017