Heavy Duty Trucking Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

News

Driversby StaffDecember 23, 2009

Midwest LTL Is Under New Ownership

Lakeville Motor Express, a regional less-than-truckload carrier, has been acquired by Shari K. Taylor Wilsey and Roger D. Wilsey, Sr., who joined the company in 2001 and was LME's vice president of administration and corporate complianc

Read More →
Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 23, 2009

FMCSA Extends Compliance Deadline on 'Roadability' Rule

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended the Dec. 17 deadline for compliance on its "roadability" rule for intermodal container chassis to June 30, 201

Read More →
Aftermarketby StaffDecember 23, 2009

Trucks Moved 70 Percent of Tonnage in '07

Trucking was the most popular mode of hauling freight in the U.S. in 2007, accounting for 71 percent of the value, 70 percent of the tonnage and 40 percent of the ton-miles, according to 2007 Commodity Flow Surve

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Driversby StaffDecember 22, 2009

Saia Seeks to Sell Stock to Pay Down Debt

Less-than-truckload carrier Saia has announced a plan to sell 2.31 million shares of its common stock for $11.50 a share to certain qualified institutional buyers, a move designed to pay down debt and get relief from debt covenants

Read More →
Driversby StaffDecember 22, 2009

DOE Reports Seventh Weekly Drop in Diesel

Diesel prices dropped another 2.2 cents Monday, continuing the fuel's slow seven-week fal

Read More →
Driversby StaffDecember 22, 2009

New Canadian Rule Promotes Flexibility in Trailer and Tire Spec'ing

Canadian regulators have made changes to the country's Weights and Dimensions regulations promoting flexibility in tire spec'ing

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Aftermarketby StaffDecember 22, 2009

Navistar Stock Gains 7.2 Percent on News of 4Q Profit

Navistar International saw its stock gain 7.2 percent to $38.08 in the opening session of trading Tuesday morning, following news that the engine and truck manufacturer achieved a fiscal fourth quarter profit of $86 millio

Read More →
Driversby StaffDecember 22, 2009

Tulsa's Arrow Trucking Suspends Operations; Drivers Stranded

Tulsa, Okla.-based Arrow Trucking suspended operations Tuesday, laying off employees and leaving drivers stranded right before the Christmas holiday, according to published report

Read More →
Aftermarketby StaffDecember 22, 2009

Hybrid Voucher Program Debuts New Web Site

The California Hybrid Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) has debuted a new web site, www.californiahvip.org, designed to provide details and requirements on the project as well as a portal for requesting vouchers that pay for clean hybri

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Equipmentby StaffDecember 22, 2009

Chinese Truck Market Posts Strong Third Quarter

The heavy- and medium-duty commercial vehicle markets in China had a strong third quarter, as increased infrastructure investment and a quick rebound in exports boosted truck deman

Read More →