Heavy Duty Trucking Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

News

Fuel Smartsby StaffMay 10, 2018

UPS to Deploy Electric Delivery Vehicles in London, Paris

UPS has announced a project with UK-based technology firm Arrival to develop a fleet of 35 electric delivery vehicles that will be trialed in London and Paris.

Read More →
Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeMay 10, 2018

Spot Truckload Freight Rates Improve During First Week of May

Spot truckload freight rates moved higher in all three categories over the past week, according to the freight matching services provider DAT Solutions, amid an increase in loads and a decline in truck capacity.

Read More →
Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeMay 10, 2018

For-Hire Freight Shipments Hit Another Record High Level

The amount of freight carried by the nation’s for-hire transportation industry increased in March from the month before, according to new Transportation Department figures, rising for the second consecutive month to reach an all-time high.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Fuel Smartsby StaffMay 9, 2018

CARB Proposes Longer Truck Aftertreatment System Warranties

The California Air Resources Board has announced a public hearing on a proposed rule change that would extend maintenance support for faulty emissions control systems in heavy-duty trucks.

Read More →
Fleet Managementby StaffMay 9, 2018

NPTC Elects New Chair, Board Members

Carol Heinowski, logistics manager, safety and compliance at Meijer, has been elected chairman of the National Private Truck Council's board of directors.

Read More →
Fuel Smartsby Evan LockridgeMay 9, 2018

Energy Department Raises Diesel, Gasoline Price Forecasts

Expected prices for trucking’s primary fuel as well as for gasoline have been revised higher, due largely to anticipated higher prices for crude oil, according to a new Energy Department report.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Fuel Smartsby StaffMay 9, 2018

Volvo Unveils Second Electric Truck Model

Just three weeks after introducing its first electric truck, Volvo has unveiled its FL Electric model in Europe.

Read More →

U.S. Xpress Readies for IPO

After more than a decade as a privately held company, Chattanooga, Tennessee-based U.S. Xpress Enterprises has filed the paperwork for an initial public offering.

Read More →
Fuel Smartsby StaffMay 9, 2018

PepsiCo Installs Stemco Products to Improve Fuel Efficiency of 1,600 Trailers

PepsiCo will update 1,600 trailers with Stemco TrailerTail and EcoSkirt aerodynamic devices to improve the fuel economy of the company-owned fleet.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Safety & Complianceby StaffMay 9, 2018

CVSA Offers Two Roadside Inspection Training Courses

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is offering two roadside inspection training courses to help trucking industry members help better understand roadside regulatory requirements.

Read More →