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Newsby StaffNovember 8, 2018

FTR Ups Class 8 Truck and Trailer Forecasts for 2019

FTR has raised its 2019 forecast for North American Class 8 truck factory shipments to 350,000 units. It has also increased its forecast for U.S. commercial trailer production to 310,000 units

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2018

UPS Testing Cargo eBikes in Seattle

When it comes to last-mile delivery, UPS isn’t limiting its Rolling Laboratory fleet to trucks. To address growing traffic congestion and air quality concerns in Seattle, UPS is deploying a downtown delivery pilot project using pedal-assist cargo eBikes and customized, modular trailers.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2018

Bridgestone Ups Dayton Truck Tire Prices by 10%

Citing increased business costs and other unnamed market factors, Bridgestone has increased the price of Dayton brand truck and bus radial tires by 10%.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2018

USA Truck Increases Pay for Regional Drivers

USA Truck announced a pay raise for its regional Class A drivers that ups base pay and expands the long-term pay scale.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2018

Walmart Makes Changes, Ups Spending to Attract Truck Drivers

Walmart is looking to add more highly qualified drivers for its private fleet and has announced a new $1,500 bonus for driver referrals as part of a plan that reportedly will double its spending on attracting and retaining drivers.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2018

Teamsters Leadership Approves UPS Labor Deals

The Teamsters Union leadership has voted to approve a labor deal with UPS that includes raises and benefit increases for company drivers and reflects the surging demand for delivery services.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2018

Uber Ups the Ante on Uber Freight Trucking Division

Uber Freight has announced a set of long-term strategic moves along with the rehiring of a recently departed Otto co-founder in moves widely seen as a strong commitment to trucking over the long haul.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2018

Maverick Transportation Ups Pay for Flatbed Drivers

For the fourth time this year, Maverick Transportation has announced a pay increase for its drivers, this time for its regional and over-the-road flatbed divisions.

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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2018

UPS to Test Fully Electric Thor Delivery Truck

UPS and electric truck maker Thor Trucks are collaborating on a fully electric Class 6 to be developed and tested in Los Angeles.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeJuly 25, 2018

Growth Drives UPS Earnings Higher

Growth across all business segments let to higher earnings for trucking and parcel delivery giant UPS in the second quarter.

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