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Equipmentby StaffMay 21, 2013

Equipment Lease Finance Industry Confidence Improves in May

The index reports that overall confidence in the equipment finance market is 56.7, an increase from the April index of 54.0. The Foundation said this increase reflects increasing optimism about the U.S. economy.

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Driversby StaffMay 21, 2013

FMCSA Waives Some Rules for Disaster Relief Efforts in Oklahoma

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a declaration of a regional emergency allowing exemptions to certain Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations following a series of major tornadoes that hit the Oklahoma City area.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 21, 2013

Tonnage Index Falls in April, Better Compared to a Year Earlier

The amount of freight moved by for-hire trucking operations fell in April, but the news was not surprising considering economic reports leading up to it.

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Aftermarketby StaffMay 21, 2013

Rush Founder W. Marvin Rush Retires as Chairman

Rush Enterprises Inc. announced that W. Marvin Rush is retiring from his position as chairman of the board of the company. He will continue to serve as a member of the board of directors of the company and have the honorary title of chairman emeritus.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 21, 2013

Penske Opens New Truck Rental, Leasing and Maintenance Facility in Phoenix

Penske Truck Leasing held a grand opening event in Phoenix to introduce a new facility. The $6 million building provides full-service truck leasing, consumer and commercial truck rental and contract truck fleet maintenance services.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 21, 2013

Convoy of Hope on the Ground in Oklahoma Following Tornado Disaster

The international humanitarian relief organization Convoy of Hope is responding to the needs of residents of Moore, Okla., following massive tornado damage.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 21, 2013

Con-way Freight Announces Major Expansion in Fond du Lac

Con-way Freight announced a major investment in the Fond du Lac, Wis. community with plans to build a new 96-door, 47,000-square-foot freight service center in the city.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 21, 2013

Teamster Local Leaders Approve ABF Contract, ABF Raising Rates

Leaders from about 160 Teamster locals that represent ABF members have unanimously endorsed a tentative master agreement and supplements covering 7,500 workers at the carrier ABF.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 20, 2013

PrePass-CargoNet Alliance to Combat Cargo Theft

Help Inc. will bolster its support of cargo theft recovery efforts by delivering CargoNet theft alerts through the PrePass system to roadside enforcement officers at nearly 300 truck inspection facilities in more than 30 states.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 20, 2013

Pilot Flying J Travel Plaza Brings PJ Fresh Marketplace to Cotulla, Texas

Pilot Flying J recently opened a Flying J Travel Plaza in Cotulla, Texas, featuring full amenities for professional drivers and the second location of PJ Fresh Marketplace, the company’s new, fast casual dining concept.

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