Trucking Industry News & Technology
Churn Rate Now Highest Since End of 2015 Truckload Driver Turnover ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 7, 2017 — The truckload driver turnover rate at large truckload fleets rose five percentage points in the third quarter to an annualized rate of 95%, according to American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello. “Since bottoming out at the […]
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2017 — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ordered a Tumwater, Washington-based trucking company, Even Flo Logistics, LLC, USDOT No. 2948660, to immediately cease all interstate and intrastate operations after investigators found the company to pose an imminent hazard to public safety. A separate […]
SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, Dec 7, 2017 — Scania now completes its new truck generation. Following the introduction of trucks for long-haulage and construction, the focus is now on urban and additional low-carbon transport solutions. “With today’s release, Scania comprehensively sets the stage for the necessary shift towards sustainable transport, offering tailored low-carbon trucks for […]
Clean Diesel Trucks Comprise More Than 30 Percent of Commercial Vehicles Operating in the U.S., Saving America’s Truckers Millions in Fuel Costs and Slashing Emissions WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2017 — The Diesel Technology Forum today issued the following statement on the occasion of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) public hearing regarding heavy duty […]
Rinchem announces the acquisition of Taiwan company JS Transportation ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Dec. 5, 2017 — Rinchem Company, Inc., announced today that it has completed the acquisition of JS Transportation, a Taiwan-based transportation company. As a global leader in hazardous material supply chain management, Rinchem will benefit from this acquisition by increasing levels of […]
– Largest Dry Bulk Carrier Cites SmartDrive Systems’ Outstanding Support, as well as Immediate and Sustained Results, As Key Factors Leading to Renewal Decision – Fleet Reduced DOT-Recordable Preventable Accidents by 50 Percent Following SmartDrive System Adoption – Bulkmatic’s DOT-Recordable Accident Rate Averages 40 Percent Below the National Average SAN […]
TROY, Mich., Nov. 2017 — Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) announced Driveshaft on Demand, a quick and economical replacement program for Meritor Xtended Lube MXL™ and Permalube™ RPL drivelines as well as Spicer® 10 Series and SPL® 170/250 driveshafts. Original equipment dealers and warehouse distributors can order replacement or customizable driveshafts at competitive prices with same-day or […]
IRVING, Texas, Nov. 2017 — FleetPride, the nation’s largest independent distributor of aftermarket heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, recently held a grand opening event to celebrate its arrival in Montrose, Colorado. The new FleetPride branch in Montrose was created through the company’s acquisition of Colton Truck Supply earlier this year. “The acquisition of Colton Truck Supply […]
Tonnage Index Up 9.9% from Year Earlier ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 2017 — American Trucking Associations‘ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 3.3% in October, following a 1.9% decline during September. In October, the index equaled 147.6 (2000=100), up from 142.9 in September. Compared with October 2016, the SA index surged 9.9%, […]
Estes Express Lines Executive Presented Trucking Industry’s Premier Safety Award MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 2017 — Last Week, American Trucking Associations’ Safety Management Council announced Curtis Carr of Estes Express Lines as the winner of the 2017 National Safety Director Award. The award was presented during the Awards Banquet at the ATA Safety, Security and […]
