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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 27, 2015

ATA Forecasts Growth in Freight Volumes

Freight volumes are projected to grow nearly 29% over the next 11 years, according to a report released by American Trucking Associations.

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Aftermarketby StaffJuly 27, 2015

TruckPro Acquires Power Train Service

TruckPro has completed the purchase of Power Train Service, a provider of heavy-duty aftermarket truck parts, fleet maintenance, remanufacturing, and mobile repair services.

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Aftermarketby Evan LockridgeJuly 27, 2015

Accuride Increases Second Quarter Profit

Truck component manufacturer Accuride achieved record profitability in the second quarter of the year and a big improvement from the first quarter.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeJuly 27, 2015

Economic Watch: Durable Goods Rebound, Still Down for 2015

New orders and shipments for manufactured durable goods rebounded in June following two straight monthly drops, while business investment also turned around, according to the Commerce Department.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffJuly 24, 2015

U.S. Gain Opens Pair of Midwest CNG Stations

U.S. Gain has opened two compressed natural gas (CNG) stations in Indianapolis and Des Moines, Iowa, announced the CNG division of U.S. Venture.

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Equipmentby StaffJuly 24, 2015

Bendix to Move Headquarters

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems signed an agreement to purchase a 60-acre site in Avon, Ohio, to build its new headquarters. It says it's outgrowing its current facility.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeJuly 24, 2015

Economic Watch: New Home Sales Plummet, Manufacturing Rebounds

Sales of newly built, single-family homes in the U.S. dropped 6.8% in June from the previous month but are still up 18% over last year.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeJuly 24, 2015

Universal Truckload Services Profit Drops Slightly

The asset-light freight transportation and logistics provider Universal Truckload Services reported second quarter net income of $13.3 million, down just slightly from $13.6 million a year earlier.

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Driversby StaffJuly 24, 2015

OSHA Fines Trucking Firm over Driver Suspension

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined Oak Harbor Freight Lines $20,000 for retaliating against truck drivers who refuse to drive when sick or fatigued.

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Driversby Deborah LockridgeJuly 23, 2015

Contractor/Employee Debate Heating up at Ports

Are drivers who handle the drayage of intermodal containers into and out of the nation's ports employees or independent contractors? The controversy was visible this week at ports on both coasts.

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