Heavy Duty Trucking Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Fleet Management

NewsMay 28, 2013

Lindsay Lawler to Perform at Walcott Truckers Jamboree on July 11

Iowa 80 Truckstop announced that Lindsay Lawler will be performing at the 34th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree on July 11 at 7 p.m. The concert is being sponsored by Cat Scale.

Read More →
Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 28, 2013

Consumer Confidence Hits Five-Year High

Despite federal budget cutbacks and people getting hit with Social Security taxes returning to normal, consumers feel better about the American economy than they have in five years.

Read More →
NewsMay 28, 2013

New Equity Partner for Transplace

Third-party logistics company Transplace has selected the New York-based private investment firm Greenbriar Equity Group as its new equity partner. Greenbriar acquired Transplace from an affiliate of CI Capital Partners, who joined with Transplace management in 2009 to buy the company from its original owners.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsMay 28, 2013

Truckworx Kenworth Opens Seventh Location in Southwest Alabama

Truckworx Kenworth has opened a new parts and service facility in Thomasville, Ala. The new facility is located in Joe Davis Industrial Park just off of U.S. Route 43 in Clarke County, Ala.

Read More →
ArticlesMay 24, 2013

Healthcare Reform: Pay or Play

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), which requires individuals to have health insurance, could change the way trucking companies handle their healthcare coverage policies for employees. The Truckload Carriers Association held a webinar on May 23 to discuss its analysis of the ACA and the impact it will have on the trucking industry.

Read More →
Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 24, 2013

Peterbilt Names Siver New General Manager

A 20-year veteran with Paccar has been named the new general manager of the truck maker Peterbilt, following the departure of Bill Kozek for Navistar.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 24, 2013

Durable Goods Shipments and Orders Mixed, Home Sales Heading Higher

A first look one economic indicator shows improvement in one area of durable goods while conditions lag in another – but some analysts say this part of U.S. economy continues to improve.

Read More →
Videosby StaffMay 24, 2013

TCA 75th Anniversary

If you like trucking history, check out the Truckload Carriers Association's 75th anniversary video.

Read More →
NewsMay 23, 2013

YRC Freight Begins Network Changes

The nationwide less-than-truckload carrier YRC Freight this week said it began making changes in its network that will result in the closing of nearly 30 terminals and three distribution centers.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsMay 23, 2013

Spot Market Loads Increase, Rates Don’t Improve

The number of loads available on one spot market board has surged over the previous week but rates are stagnant during the same time. DAT/Transcore reports May 12 through 18 the number of loads available in the U.S. increased 6.7% from the previous week.

Read More →