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NewsOctober 26, 2012

Paccar Third Quarter Earnings Down Over Last Year

Paccar's third-quarter earnings dropped 17% compared to a year ago, with lower industry truck orders in North America and Europe due to the uneven global economy

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NewsOctober 25, 2012

Wright Express Corp. Changes Name to WEX Inc.

Wright Express Corp.n announced that it will change its name to WEX Inc

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NewsOctober 25, 2012

One Company's Tale of Moving A Super Load

When a manufacturing plant in Ohio sold three generating turbines weighing 409,944 pounds each and measuring over 59 feet long by 15 1/2 feet wide and with a height of nearly 15 feet to an international

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NewsOctober 25, 2012

Old Dominion Expands Canadian Gateway with New Detroit Service Center

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. is expanding its service into Canada with the relocation and expansion of its Detroit Service Center

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NewsOctober 25, 2012

Brake-Related OOS Rates Increase to 15.3%

Commercial vehicle inspectors participating in the recent Brake Safety Week found at least one in seven vehicles chosen for inspection had brake-related out-of-service violations, according to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. Brake Safety Week, which was held

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NewsOctober 25, 2012

FMCSA Defends Hours Rule

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration defended its hours-of-service rule in a court filing, arguing that limits on the 34-hour restart are reasonable. The agency also told a federal appeals court that the risks of the 11-hour limit on driving are outweighed by the productivity savings, and the 30-minute rest break improves safety

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NewsOctober 25, 2012

Getloaded Helps Raise More than $20,000 for Special Olympics Virginia

Getloaded, a logistics freight matching website, recently joined forces with Special Olympics Virginia, the Virginia State Police, and more than 50 commercial truck drivers to participate in the 2nd annual segment of the World's Largest Truck Convoy

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NewsOctober 25, 2012

Navistar to Sell More Than 10 Million Shares

Navistar International Corp. announced a public offering of approximately 10.7 million shares of its common stock, which could net it up to $218 million

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NewsOctober 25, 2012

Celadon Reports Profits up 50%

Celadon Group, Indianapolis, reported its first fiscal quarter profit was up more than 50% compared to the same period last year

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NewsOctober 24, 2012

Drivers, Carriers Asked to Weigh in on Navigation Systems

The American Transportation Research Institute has launched a new survey that explores the use of navigation systems by commercial drivers. This brief online survey, which seeks both commercial driver and motor carrier input, will capture information on the attitudes of both groups toward navigation systems including perceived benefits and risks.

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