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NewsApril 17, 2018

Heavy Duty Trucking Announces 2018 Truck Fleet Innovators

The editors of Heavy Duty Trucking magazine have announced the 2018 HDT Truck Fleet Innovators, five fleet executives being recognized for their forward-thinking leadership.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeApril 17, 2018

How Home Delivery and Fresh Foods are Changing Refrigerated Transport

The way Americans get their groceries is changing – and that's affecting refrigerated transporters and the equipment they buy.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeApril 17, 2018

Spot Rates Fall as Available Truck Capacity Rises

Spot truckload rates moderated during the week ending April 14 as more trucks returned to the marketplace. The number of trucks posted to the DAT Solutions network of load boards jumped 11% compared to the previous week while the number of loads fell almost 1%.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeApril 17, 2018

Economic Watch: Industrial Production, New Homes, Retail Sales Move Higher

The latest numbers about the health of the U.S. economy showed continued growth when it comes to industrial production, housing starts, and retail sales, indicating increasing energy for the first part of the second quarter.

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NewsApril 16, 2018

FedEx Freight Head Ducker to Retire in August

Fedex Freight president and chief executive officer Michael L. Ducker will retire effective Aug. 15, 2018, concluding a decades-long career with the company.

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NewsApril 16, 2018

FTR: February Freight Environment for Carriers Scores Highest Ever

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for February hit its highest reading ever, reflecting an unmatched positive environment for carriers.

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ProductsApril 16, 2018

Comdata Offers OnRoad Card for Managing Fleet Spending

Comdata has introduced the Comdata OnRoad Card, a multipurpose fuel and driver funds card to help companies manage fleet spending.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeApril 16, 2018

Overall Freight, Spending Post Double-Digit Gains in March; Truckload, Intermodal Rates Jump

Newly released figures on the health of the North American freight marketplace as well as on U.S. truckload linehaul and intermodal rates show all are at or near record highs.

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NewsApril 16, 2018

Penske Exec Named Truck Renting and Leasing Association Board Chairman

The Truck Renting and Leasing Association named Penske's Michael Duff its 2018-19 Chairman of the Board at its annual meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeApril 16, 2018

Earnings Watch: J.B. Hunt Grows First Quarter Profit to $118.1 Million

The first quarter 2018 earnings reporting season for trucking began on Monday as J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. said its profit moved higher compared to the same time a year ago.

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