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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 7, 2014

Cass Freight Index: Freight Expenditures Hit Highest Level Since 1999

Freight expenditures increased for the third straight month during April while its 2.8% hike follows a 5.4% rise in March and an increase of 6.8% in February.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 7, 2014

New Direct LTL Carrier Access for Online Sellers Through uShip-ShipStation Partnership

Online sellers facing the daunting task of shipping oversized and palletized shipments now have a new option due to a new partnership between online freight marketplace uShip and the web-based e-commerce shipping service ShipStation.

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Driversby Deborah LockridgeMay 7, 2014

Fleet Offers Big Sign-on Bonus for Owner-Operators

Omega Integrated Logistics Group, Mount Holly, N.C., announced what it says is the largest sign-on bonus in the trucking industry. We learn more about the fine print.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffMay 7, 2014

3M and Rush Enterprises Enter Into CNG Industry

3M and Rush Enterprises announce an agreement to pursue the design, manufacture and installation of a portfolio of compressed natural gas tanks and fuel systems for use in Class 6-8 vehicles in North America.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 7, 2014

Utility Legacy Museum Trailer Begins North American Tour

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company announced the launch of its 2014 Legacy Museum Trailer Tour in North America.

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Equipmentby Tom BergMay 7, 2014

Oklahoma, Dallas Order 321 Bi-Fuel F-150s as Demand for Natural Gas Grows

The State of Oklahoma, its agencies and the City of Dallas have ordered a total of 321 Ford F-150 pickups that can run on compressed natural gas or gasoline, according to Ford, which also said that demand for gas is growing strongly.

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Driversby StaffMay 7, 2014

TravelCenters of America Accepting Nominations for ‘Citizen Driver’ Award Program

TravelCenters of America, operator of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands, is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Citizen Driver Awards.

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Driversby StaffMay 7, 2014

American Truck Historical Society's National Convention and Antique Truck Show Set for May

Hundreds of antique trucks and thousands of trucking enthusiasts will gather in Springfield, Missouri, May 29-31, for the American Truck Historical Society's 2014 National Convention and Antique Truck Show. The event will take place at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeMay 7, 2014

Spot Freight Rates Improve Little From Last Week, But April Up Year Over Year

Freight rates on the spot market gained little ground or fell over the past week, according to new numbers from the freight matching service providers DAT, but they gained significantly last month compared to a year earlier.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 7, 2014

Yaw Promoted to Director of Marketing Baldwin Filters

Baldwin Filters recently announced the promotion of Theresa Yaw to director of marketing.

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