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Fuel Smartsby StaffFebruary 27, 2015

Texas NGV Grants Produce Economic Benefits

A trio of Texas grant programs that funded the construction of natural gas fueling stations and the adoption of natural gas vehicles produced major economic benefits for the state, according to a new study.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffFebruary 27, 2015

Public CNG Station Opens in Northeast Florida

The first public-access compressed natural gas refueling station in Jacksonville, Fla., was opened recently by amp Trillium and beverage distributor Champion Brands Inc.

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Fleet Managementby StaffFebruary 27, 2015

Volvo Trucks Seeks Out Safest Fleets

Volvo Trucks is seeking entries for the Volvo Trucks Safety Award which recognizes two fleets with the safest driving records and top safety programs.

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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 26, 2015

Trailer Order Backlog Near 20-Year Highs

ACT Research's latest report on trailer order numbers show a strong January, despite a drop from December.

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Fleet Managementby StaffFebruary 26, 2015

Kenworth, Paccar Offer Medium-Duty Extended Warranty

Kenworth is offering an extended warranty program for U.S. buying new Kenworth Class 5-7 trucks financed through Paccar Financial.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeFebruary 26, 2015

Trucks Continue Moving Majority of U.S.-NAFTA Trade

The value of freight moved between the U.S. and its North America neighbors increased for the 11th consecutive month in December while the total level for 2014 was better than the year before.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeFebruary 26, 2015

Economic Watch: Retail Prices Fall, Durable Goods Orders Up

Retail prices fell in January from the month before and from a year earlier, marking the first annual drop in more than five years.

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Fleet Managementby StaffFebruary 25, 2015

Quality Distribution Sees a Return to Profits

The bulk chemical transportation provider Quality Distribution Inc moved from being in the red to the black in the fourth quarter of last year and for all of 2014.

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Fleet Managementby StaffFebruary 25, 2015

Woman Receives 63 Months in Prison for Stealing from Trucking Company

A California woman was sentenced this week to 63 months in federal prison for embezzling nearly $3.5 million from her former employer, a warehouse and trucking-services company.

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Fleet Managementby StaffFebruary 25, 2015

Truckload Linehaul Rates Increase Nearly 8%, Intermodal Declines Slightly

Linehaul rates in the truckload sector posted a significant gain last month, according to newly released figures, while a separate report shows a drop in intermodal rates for the first time in more than a year.

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