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Fuel Smartsby StaffSeptember 3, 2014

Report: New Truck Technologies Can Dramatically Cut Fuel Bills

Fleets operating 41,000 tractors and 130,000 trailers achieved fuel savings of $7,200 per year per truck by adopting a variety of new technologies, according to a new study released Wednesday by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.

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Fleet Managementby StaffSeptember 3, 2014

Central Freight Lines Expands LTL Service In Georgia

Central Freight lines has purchased the LTL assets of Georgia based company Drug Transport, Inc. expanding its business into the state.

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Driversby StaffSeptember 3, 2014

Bridge Repair on I-5 to Cause Traffic Delays in Washington

The Washington State Department of Transportation expects a bridge expansion joint repair project to cause lengthy traffic backups and delays in Olympia Washington in mid-September.

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Fleet Managementby StaffSeptember 3, 2014

Quality Carriers Continues Expansion

Bulk chemical hauler Quality Carriers Inc. has expanded into the Charleston, South Carolina market in partnership with its sister company Boasso America Corporation.

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Driversby StaffSeptember 3, 2014

TCA Looking for 'Best Fleets to Drive For'

The Truckload Carriers Association has opened up nominations for its annual Best Fleets to Drive For survey and contest.

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Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 3, 2014

Navistar Narrows Losses, Hits Income Milestone for First Time Since 2011

Although its market share is not increasing as rapidly as it had expected, Navistar has made significant progress in cutting its warranty spend and other costs, and as a result posted a positive income number in its fiscal third quarter, despite lower sales than anticipated.

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Fleet Managementby StaffSeptember 3, 2014

ODFL Raises Third Quarter Expectations

The North Carolina-based operation also affirmed its previously announced expectations for growth in its LTL revenue per hundredweight.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeSeptember 3, 2014

Spot Market Freight Availability Increases, Rates Move Little

The number of posted loads on the spot-freight market outpaced available truckload capacity across all three major equipment types Aug. 24 through Aug. 30 compared to the previous seven days, however, rates generally remained in a holding pattern.

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Aftermarketby StaffSeptember 2, 2014

Electronics Remanufacturer Expands Into Heavy-Duty Markets

Instrument Sales and Service is expanding its remanufacturing business into the off highway, heavy-duty truck and fleet markets.

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Driversby StaffSeptember 2, 2014

Celadon Invests in New Flatbed Business

Celadon Trucking Services has ordered tractors for its new flatbed fleet which it acquired earlier this summer.

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