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Aftermarketby Denise RondiniJanuary 24, 2017

Economic Outlook for 2017: More of the Same?

The outlook for the U.S. economy is expansion at a pace around trend through 2019, according to Bill Strauss, senior economist and economic advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, speaking at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffJanuary 23, 2017

Diesel Prices Fall for Second Week in a Row

Diesel prices in the U.S. were down for the second week in a row, taking back some of the gains from the start of the year, according to the latest numbers from the Energy Department.

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Equipmentby Tom BergJanuary 23, 2017

SAF-Holland to Shift U.S. Production, Close Michigan Plants

The change will move manufacturing closer to its truck and trailer customers, the company said. Muskegon engineering operations will expand.

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Driversby StaffJanuary 23, 2017

U.S. DOT Proposes 4 Opioids for Drug Testing Panel

The Department of Transportation is proposing to add four opioids (hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone, and oxycodone) to its drug-testing panel

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Aftermarketby Jack RobertsJanuary 23, 2017

Volvo, Mack, to Discontinue 16-liter Diesel Immediately

Volvo says a general trend toward 13-liter diesel engines is a key factor in discontinuing D16 production.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 23, 2017

Drivewyze Bypass Now at 2 Busy Ohio Weigh Stations

Drivewyze weigh station bypass service is now offered at two busy permanent weigh stations in Ohio, located on U.S. Interstates 70 and 71.

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Aftermarketby StaffJanuary 20, 2017

SAF-Holland to Close Michigan Plants, Consolidate Elsewhere

The change will also move production closer to its truck and trailer customer base, the company announced from its European headquarters.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 20, 2017

Landstar Opens Large Facility to Support U.S./Mexico Services

Landstar System has opened a new, larger U.S./Mexico logistics service center in Laredo, Texas.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 20, 2017

Trailer Orders Finish Strong in December

The trailer industry closed 2016 on a high note, with increases in dry van and reefer orders yet was down compared to November, according to ACT Research.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeJanuary 19, 2017

Outlook for Freight Activity Seen as Improved

Three measures of freight activity and spending were mixed, according to new figures, but the outlook for their performances has improved, according to Cass Information Systems.

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