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Consumer Confidence Level Falls

U.S. consumer confidence held fell this month to its lowest level in five months, according to the latest Reuters/University of Michigan monthly consumer sentiment index released Friday.

April 16, 2010

Opinion: ‘Remember Last Mile? You Should.

If transportation publications carried “Where are they now?” stories, last-mile delivery might be one of the first functions profiled.

April 16, 2010

Wabash Gets Order for 4,000 Trailers from Prime Inc.

Wabash National Corp. said it has signed an agreement with refrigerated carrier Prime Inc. to supply Prime with 4,000 trailers over three years.

April 7, 2010

Evans Distribution Systems Adds Facilities

Evans Distribution Systems, a third-party logistics operator, is adding new facilities in Lenexa, Kan., Houston and Memphis, Tenn.

April 5, 2010

February Trailer Orders Surge

Trailer orders in February reached the highest level in two years, fueling manufacturers’ hopes that their business momentum is improving after 2009 production sank to a 34-year low, industry officials said.

April 5, 2010

Diesel Jumps 7.6¢ to $3.015

Diesel jumped 7.6 cents to a national average $3.015 a gallon — the first time in 17 months it has topped the $3 mark, the Department of Energy said Monday.

April 5, 2008

Intermodal Traffic Gains for Week

Intermodal rail traffic rose 12% last week from the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said Thursday.

April 1, 2010

Consumer Confidence Improves in March

Consumer confidence grew this month after falling last month to the lowest level since April 2009, the New York-based Conference Board reported.

March 30, 2010

Fleets Install Aerodynamic Truck, Trailer Parts

Two fleets said they are installing equipment intended to reduce drag and cut fuel consumption.

March 29, 2010