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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeNovember 6, 2014

XPO Logistics Loss Widens

Financial losses for XPO Logistics Inc. widened in the third quarter of the year despite it increasing total revenue more than 200% from the same time a year ago, following several acquisitions, but company officials insist they are headed toward profitability.

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Fleet Managementby Eric BearlyNovember 6, 2014

Quality Distribution Profit Moves Higher

Bulk and chemical logistics provider Quality Distribution Inc. has reported a 9.7% increase in revenue in the third quarter of the year compared to a year ago while earning increased by an even wider margin.

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Fleet Managementby StaffNovember 6, 2014

Kevin Knight Stepping Down as Knight Transportation CEO

Knight Transportation Inc. CEO Kevin Knight will step down from part of his role with the company on Jan. 1.

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Fleet Managementby StaffNovember 5, 2014

Daimler Trucks Sets Record for Order Intake

Daimler Trucks North America announced that October was the company’s best month for orders of Class 6-8 trucks with 31,304 units ordered in NAFTA and export markets.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeNovember 5, 2014

Economic Watch: Non-Manufacturing Activity Continues Growing

Activity in the U.S. non-manufacturing sector continued growing in October, but not as fast as the month before.

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Fleet Managementby Oliver PattonNovember 5, 2014

Republicans Will Take Charge of Senate Transportation Committees

The Republican sweep in the mid-term elections changes the players, but it is too soon to know how it will affect transportation policy.

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Equipmentby StaffNovember 5, 2014

Commercial Vehicle Demand in U.S., Canada Continues to Strengthen

Demand for commercial vehicles in the U.S. and Canada continues to strengthen, though used commercial vehicle registrations still outnumber new registrations.

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Fleet Managementby StaffNovember 5, 2014

Average Spot Market Van Rate Steady; Reefers, Flatbeds Down

The average spot van rate on DAT load boards was unchanged at $2.01 per mile for the week ending Nov. 1 compared to the previous seven days, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards

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Aftermarketby StaffNovember 5, 2014

Nevada Grants AutoSock Approval as Chain Alternative

The state of Nevada approved the use of AutoSock’s textile traction devices as alternatives to metal chains in snowy conditions. Nevada had required the use of chains in certain operating conditions.

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Fleet Managementby Tom BergNovember 5, 2014

Volvo Sells Its Integrated Powertrain in Big Majority of Its Trucks

The high “take” for Volvo Engines and Automated Transmissions reflects customer satisfaction with the efficiency and reliability of the products, the company says.

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