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Aftermarketby Jim ParkJune 27, 2017

Rush Truck Centers Opens Denver Locations

Rush Truck Centers' new Denver facilities expand the network to 108 stores in 21 states. Jim Park has the story.

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Equipmentby StaffJune 26, 2017

HDMA to Hold Annual Breakfast Briefing at NACV Show

Persio Lisboa, executive vice president and COO of Navistar, will be the keynote speaker of the 26th annual Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association Breakfast & Briefing, to be held during the new North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffJune 26, 2017

Ridge Partners with Aerospace Company to Improve Truck Aerodynamics

Ridge Corporation has partnered with the aerospace technology company FlexSys to help improve truck aerodynamics devices, reducing drag and improving fuel efficiency.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffJune 26, 2017

ATA Joins ‘Our Roads, Our Safety’ Outreach Program

American Trucking Associations has joined the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, AAA, and the American Bus Association, to unveil the Our Roads, Our Safety Partnership, aimed at reducing highway fatalities.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeJune 26, 2017

Economic Watch: Slowing Factory Activity Leads to Growing Concerns

A preliminary report released Monday showed a drop in a key benchmark for future business spending, as total orders and shipments of durable goods were mixed, according to the Commerce Department.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 23, 2017

Report: Trucking in Mexico Ripe for 3PLs

The trucking market in Mexico, despite its complexities, presents opportunities to third-party logistics providers, contends a new report released by market-research and consultancy firm Armstrong & Associates Inc.

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Driversby StaffJune 23, 2017

New Weather App for Truck Drivers Boasts Aviation-Style Forecasting

A new, trucking-focused app from the Weather Company provides accurate weather forecasts and real-time updates for 2.2-billion locations around the world every day, with vital data being refreshed every 15 minutes.

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Aftermarketby StaffJune 23, 2017

DTNA Expands Parts Distribution Network

DTNA's two new parts distribution centers will hold more than $15 million of inventory and over 20,000 parts.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeJune 23, 2017

Economic Watch: Manufacturing Hits Nine-Month Low, Home Sales Rebound

A first look at the nation’s manufacturing sector this month shows conditions have hit a nine-month low, while home sales have roared back amid near-term expectations the overall economy will continue with a moderate expansion.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeJune 23, 2017

Trucking’s Share of Cross-Border Freight Falls

The value of freight moved between the U.S and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners Canada and Mexico moved higher in April for the sixth straight month, but trucking's share fell, according to new U.S. Transportation Department figures.

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