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