WASHINGTON — Revenue that would come from an overhaul of the country’s tax system should go toward rehabilitating the country’s aging infrastructure, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said at a high-profile chat at the Brookings Institution on Feb. 9.
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Fleets Slow to Adopt 6x2 Axles
Are the 6x2 axle configuration’s fuel savings and reduced weight worth its traction issues, greater tire wear and the difficulties that are always involved with change — especially with diesel prices declining?
February 9, 2015
Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
Yale to Launch New Engines for Lift Trucks
Lift-truck manufacturer Yale Materials Handling Corp. said it is launching a new line of industrial engines from Power Solutions International Inc. for its 3,000- to 7,000-pound Classes 4 and 5 trucks.
February 9, 2015Aljex, Logistical Labs Offer Product Integration
Aljex Software and Logistical Labs said they are partnering to integrate Aljex’s operations software for freight brokers, third-party logistics providers and carriers with Logistical Labs’ freight-market pricing platform, LoadDex.
February 9, 2015OEMs Continue to Nip at Cummins’ Engine Lead
Truck manufacturers continued to make gains selling their own engines during 2014, as the total number of engines placed into Class 8 trucks rose 21.3%, WardsAuto.com reported.
February 9, 2015Blumenauer Bill Would Raise Fuel Taxes; ATA’s Graves Touts Approach
Rep. Earl Blumenauer, a member of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, held a press conference Feb. 4 to announce he has reintroduced the bill he put forth last year that would increase fuel taxes to pay for upgrading the nation’s aging transportation system.
February 4, 2015Former Arrow CEO Doug Pielsticker Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion, Fraud
Former Arrow Trucking Co. CEO Doug Pielsticker pleaded guilty to federal tax evasion and fraud charges in a Tulsa, Oklahoma, courtroom on Feb. 4.
February 4, 2015Aftermarket Sales Growing; Fleets Keep Service In-House
LAS VEGAS — Trucking parts sales are projected to continue growing, but shortcomings in service could limit additional aftermarket opportunities, industry officials said.
February 2, 2015December Medium-Duty Sales Push Segment to Strongest Annual Finish in Seven Years
U.S. retail sales of Classes 4-7 trucks climbed in December to 18,731 units, the highest monthly total in more than seven years, according to WardsAuto.com.
January 26, 2015Wabash Boosts Full-Year 2014 Guidance
Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. raised its guidance for trailer shipments and projected record sales for full-year 2014.
January 15, 2015