Heavy Duty Trucking Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

News

Equipmentby StaffJuly 29, 2014

Paccar Income Gains 9%, New Parts Distribution Center Planned

Peterbilt and Kenworth parent, Paccar, reported increased revenues and net income for the second quarter of 2014.

Read More →
Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 29, 2014

Economic Watch: Consumer Confidence Best in Nearly Seven Years

U.S. consumer confidence increased in July -- the third month in a row, according to a new survey from the private research group The Conference Board.

Read More →
Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 29, 2014

UPS Net Profit Tumbles, Expectations Lowered

Profit for package delivery and trucking giant UPS tumbled in the second quarter due to retirement liabilities for some union employees.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Equipmentby StaffJuly 28, 2014

Used-Truck Sales Up in June

Class 8 used-truck sales were up in June compared to May and compared to last year, according to ACT Research's latest used-truck report.

Read More →
Fuel Smartsby StaffJuly 28, 2014

Average Diesel Cost Falls for Fourth Consecutive Week, Just Below $3.86

UPDATED -- The cost of on-highway diesel has fallen for the fourth straight week, hitting its lowest level since last November, according to the U.S. Energy Department.

Read More →
Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 28, 2014

Economic Watch: Pending Home Sales Dip Following Solid Gains

Despite June’s decrease, the index is above 100, considered an average level of contract activity, for the second consecutive month after failing to reach the mark since November 2013.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 28, 2014

ABF Reportedly Considering Move to Memphis, Expansion

While there has been no official word from less-than-truckload carrier ABF Freight or its parent ArcBest Corp., it appears the company has plans for a move and expansion of one of its primary facilities.

Read More →
Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 28, 2014

Total Quality Logistics Expanding with St. Louis Office

The freight brokerage firm Total Quality Logistics has selected St. Louis to open its new office, giving it locations in 14 states.

Read More →
Aftermarketby StaffJuly 28, 2014

Alabama Truck Parts Company Joins Vipar HD Network

Vipar Heavy Duty welcomes Alabama-based truck parts company as a new stockholder.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Maintenanceby StaffJuly 28, 2014

Vocational School Expands Partnership with Daimler Trucks North America

Universal Technical Institute expands DTNA-specific training program in Midwest due to the growing demand for qualified diesel technicians.

Read More →