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Equipmentby StaffMay 14, 2018

Cummins Forms Joint Venture with China's JAC Motors

Cummins and Chinese manufacturer JAC Motors have announced a 50-50 joint-venture partnership after Cummins purchased Navistar’s 50% equity position in the JAC-Navistar Diesel Engine Company.

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Equipmentby StaffMay 14, 2018

Endurant 12-Speed Now Offered on International LT and LoneStar Trucks

The Endurant 12-speed automated transmission from Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies is now available on International LT Series and LoneStar truck models

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 14, 2018

Convoy Launches Universal Trailer Pool for Small Carriers

Convoy has announced a new Power-only and Universal Trailer Pool that would allow small carriers to haul pre-loaded trailers potentially increasing access to more loads that would otherwise require a fleet with a large number of trailers.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 14, 2018

FTR: Trucking Conditions Remain Favorable to Carriers

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for March fell more than five points from the previous month’s record high. But it remains indicative of a favorable environment for carriers.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 14, 2018

Daseke Aims to Streamline Equipment Purchasing and Efficiency

Daseke has announced the formation of Daseke Fleet Services, a new department dedicated to improving purchasing and equipment efficiency.

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Equipmentby StaffMay 14, 2018

Reyco Granning Names New Finance VP

Suspension maker Reyco Granning has hired Christopher Hughes as the company’s vice president of finance.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffMay 14, 2018

Total Becomes Largest Shareholder in Clean Energy Fuels

Energy producer and provider Total has entered into a broad strategic agreement with Clean Energy Fuels aimed at driving the deployment of new natural gas heavy-duty trucks.

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Fleet Managementby Jack RobertsMay 14, 2018

Truck Fleet Innovators Share Strategies for Increased Efficiency

Efficiencies — both with people and equipment — was the theme of a panel discussion with HDT’s 2018 Truck Fleet Innovator honorees at the Heavy Duty Trucking Exchange conference in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeMay 14, 2018

Spot Truckload Freight Posts Record April Volume, Rates Up Over Last Year

Spot truckload freight volume had the strongest April on record, despite slipping 6.8% lower, a common seasonal trend, according to newly released figures from the DAT North American Freight Index.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeMay 14, 2018

Economic Watch: Consumers Stay Upbeat as Retail, Wholesale Prices Barely Change

A newly released report showed consumer sentiment this month remained at the same level it was a month earlier but it’s still high, while separate reports indicated inflation remains rather tame.

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