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Equipmentby StaffDecember 21, 2017

Used Class 8 Sales Decline in November

Following a surge in October, same-dealer used Class 8 truck sales dropped 17% in November and prices fell by 3%.

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Driversby StaffDecember 21, 2017

Uber Freight Adds Personalized Load-Matching Features

Uber Freight has announced two additions to its suite of personalized load-matching features aimed at improving the user experience.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeDecember 21, 2017

Spot Van, Reefer Rates Retreat from Record Highs as Flatbeds Inch Higher

National average spot truckload rates for van and refrigerated freight eased down from record highs during the week ending Dec. 16, according to DAT Solutions and its network of load boards.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffDecember 21, 2017

Safety Tips for Winter Driving Conditions

Winter weather amplifies the danger of being stranded, broken down or involved in an accident, and not being properly prepared with basic travel needs such as food, blankets, and water can lead to life-threatening scenarios.

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Equipmentby StaffDecember 20, 2017

Summit Truck Group Partners with Fontaine Fifth Wheel

Summit Truck Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Fontaine Fifth Wheel that would position Fontaine as the preferred vendor for fifth wheels for all new, stock units ordered by Summit.

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Productsby StaffDecember 20, 2017

IdlePro Heavy-Duty Alternator Now Standard on International HX

Prestolite Electric has been awarded standard position by Navistar on its International HX severe-duty vehicles.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffDecember 20, 2017

Dana Spicer Axles Offered on Kenworth T270 and T370

The medium-duty Kenworth T270 and T370 are now available with Dana Spicer S140 series single reduction, single-drive axles and the Bendix Wingman Fusion advanced driver assistance system.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffDecember 20, 2017

Wabco Invests $10 Million in Nikola Motor Company

Wabco Holdings has announced a $10 million strategic investment in Nikola Motor Company, manufacturer of the upcoming Nikola One and Nikola Two hydrogen-electric Class 8 trucks.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeDecember 20, 2017

Economic Watch: Existing Home Sales, New Home Building Surge

Existing-home sales moved higher for the third straight month in November and reached their strongest pace in almost 11 years, while new construction of single family homes surged to a 10-year high, according to two new reports.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeDecember 19, 2017

FedEx Quarterly Profit Jumps to $775 Million

Trucking and parcel delivery company FedEx Corp. released on Tuesday its fiscal second quarter numbers showing significant hikes in both earnings and revenue.

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