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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 12, 2014

Record Imports Expected for August

Trucks serving major container ports can expect to see record import volume this month as retailers concerned about the lack of a West Coast longshoremen’s contract rush to bring holiday season merchandise into the country.

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Driversby StaffAugust 12, 2014

Con-way Truckload Raising Driver Pay

Con-way Truckload has announced the rollout of an enhanced driver compensation package that raises per-mile pay, effective Sept. 7 for both company drivers and independent contractors.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffAugust 12, 2014

Illinois Governor Vetoes Speed Differential Bill

Illinois' governor has vetoed a bill that would reduce speed differentials between cars and trucks in rural areas near Chicago from 15 mph back down to the previous 10 mph difference.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 11, 2014

Mitsubishi Fuso Offering New Lease Options On Canter FE Series Trucks

Mitsubishi Fuso is now offering a fair market value lease on the Canter FE Series trucks as a result of its partnership with Daimler Truck Financial.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 11, 2014

Survey Asks Trucking Industry to Rank Top Concerns

The American Transportation Research Institute has launched a new survey asking trucking industry stakeholders to rank their top concerns.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffAugust 11, 2014

Diesel Moves Lower for Sixth Straight Week to $3.843

UPDATED -- The average cost of diesel keeps moving lower, hitting its lowest level since last mid-November, according to new U.S. Energy Department figures.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 11, 2014

Trucking Conditions Index Moves Higher

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index showed some positive movement in June after moderating slightly during the prior two months.

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Aftermarketby StaffAugust 11, 2014

FleetPride Acquires Republic Diesel Truck Parts and Service

FleetPride has acquired the Republic Diesel truck parts and service business, expanding the company’s presence in Indiana and Kentucky.

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Driversby StaffAugust 11, 2014

Brake Safety Week Set for September

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has designated September 7 through September 13 as Brake Safety Week, an annual outreach and enforcement campaign designed to improve commercial vehicle brake safety throughout North America.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 11, 2014

Maine Turnpike Speed Limit Increases to 70

The maximum speed of travel along the Maine Turnpike is increasing by five mph in many locations, the Maine Turnpike Authority has announced.

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