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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2018

Daimler Trucks Names Manufacturing, Reman Leadership

Daimler Trucks North America has announced three high-level appointments to its manufacturing and remanufacturing operations.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeApril 26, 2018

Freight Shipments, Spending Levels Post Double-Digit Gains

A measure of quarterly freight shipment and spending activity showed big gains in the first quarter of 2018 compared to the same time a year ago, reflecting a stronger economy.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeApril 26, 2018

Economic Watch: Durable Good Mixed as New Home Sales, Consumer Confidence Improve

New orders for long-lasting manufactured durable goods jumped more than expected in March, but analysts pointed to some concerns deeper in the Commerce Department report. Separate reports showed improvements in new homes sales as well as in consumer confidence.

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ArticlesApril 26, 2018

5 Qualities of an Efficient Forklift Driver

The forklift driver plays a vital role in material handling and there are certain characteristics you should look for the next time a driver takes the wheel. Here is a list of five characteristics you should look for an efficient forklift driver.

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ProductsApril 26, 2018

Bridgestone Offers Two New Waste-specific Tires

Bridgestone has two new tire offerings targeted specifically to the waste sector.

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NewsApril 25, 2018

Great Dane Joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance

Great Dane is the first trailer maker to become a member of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance, joining a coalition of industry leaders dedicated to developing blockchain standards, education, and solutions for the transportation industry.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeApril 25, 2018

Earnings Watch: 1st Quarter Earnings up as Fleets Grapple with Driver Shortage

A load of publicly held trucking fleets released first quarter 2018 earnings – Forward Air, Knight-Swift, Landstar, Covenant, Echo Global, and Heartland – with all but one reporting better numbers than the same time a year ago.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeApril 25, 2018

Spot Van, Reefer Rates Dip as Truck Capacity Increases

Spot market truckload activity picked up during the week ending April 21 as the number of posted loads increased 3.1% and truck posts rose 4%, according to the freight matching service provider DAT Solutions.

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NewsApril 25, 2018

Freight-Matching Tech Firm Next Trucking Expands After Capital Infusion

Next Trucking, a trucker-centric online marketplace that connects carriers with shippers, announced it will double its headcount this year thanks to growing demand for its services.

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Videosby StaffApril 24, 2018

2017 Truck Fleet Innovators Discuss Innovation [Video]

During a panel discussion at the inaugural Heavy Duty Trucking Exchange, Heavy Duty Trucking magazine's Truck Fleet Innovators spoke about how they brought innovation to their companies. HDT recently announced the 2018 Innovators, who will be featured in an upcoming print issue and speak at a similar panel at this year's HDTX.  

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