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NewsApril 27, 2011

Dana Shows 1Q Loss

Dana Holding Corp. reported adjusted earnings of $181 million in the first quarter of 2011. The company had a net loss of $30 million, which included $53 million of one-time charges for refinancing and restructuring of debt in January

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NewsApril 26, 2011

Used Truck Market Shows Price Rises, Higher Miles

The upward price trend of used Class 8 commercial vehicles that began in early 2010 continued into March 2011, according to ACT Research. The reported average sales price increased 6 percent from February levels

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NewsApril 26, 2011

Carrier Survey Finds Rates Up For Majority

Average freight rates continue to rise, according to the First Quarter Business Expectations Survey by Transport Capital Partners, with larger carriers reporting smaller increases than the smaller companies

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NewsApril 26, 2011

ATA Tonnage Index Rises 1.7 Percent in March

The American Trucking Associations' advance seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 1.7 percent in March after falling a revised 2.7 percent in February. The latest gain put the seasonally adjusted index at 115.4 in March, the highest level since January of this yea

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NewsApril 26, 2011

Transplace to Launch Student Program at Shipper Symposium

Transplace announced a university program to launch at the logistics provider's ninth annual Shipper Symposium in Dallas, 10-12

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NewsApril 26, 2011

Positive Industry Outlook Tempered by Rising Operating Expenses

Nearly three-quarters, 71 percent, of trucking company executives surveyed by GE Capital, Transportation Finance expect business conditions to improve in 2011, but they are concerned about the impact of external and internal factors on their profit margins

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NewsApril 25, 2011

FleetPride Opens Regional Distribution Center in Georgia

FleetPride, a national independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, opened its new 150,000-square-foot regional distribution center in Lawrenceville, Ga

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NewsApril 25, 2011

Betts Spring Signs Long-Term Agreement with DTNA

Betts Spring has finalized a three-year renewable long-term agreement with Daimler Trucks North America to supply Betts and Life-Time Fenders branded spray suppression products and other proprietary components manufactured to DTNA specifications

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NewsApril 25, 2011

Polar Corp. Enhances Manufacturing, Hires 500 Employees

Tank trailer maker Polar Corp. has expanded its production capabilities and added employees to reduce production lead times

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NewsApril 25, 2011

NTTC Supports Mandatory Electronic Logging Devices

The National Tank Truck Carriers announced that its membership supports mandatory electronic logging devices for documentary compliance with hours of service rules

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