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Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 28, 2019

Run on Less Shows How Regional-Haul Trucks Can Get Better Fuel Mileage

Ten regional-haul tractor-trailers participating in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s Run on Less Regional fuel economy demonstration hit a combined average of 8.3 mpg during the three-week event.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2019

International Details Class 8 Model Upgrades for 2020 Model Year

International focused on enhancing fuel economy for its 2020 LT and RH Class 8 models with a host of new aerodynamic and powertrain features.

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Newsby David CullenSeptember 26, 2019

Equipment-Finance Activity Up Year over Year and Year to Date

The financial indicator that tracks the volume of commercial equipment financed in the U.S is showing that the economy is continuing to see sustained moderate growth in many business sectors.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2019

ATA: Truck Tonnage Declined in August but Recession Still Unlikely

ATA’s latest report on all freight transported by trucking in August showed another decline, but at this point the organization believes it’s unlikely that the economy is slipping into a recession.

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Newsby David CullenSeptember 16, 2019

FTR: Sluggish Economy Will Keep Truck Freight Flat

Economic activity drives the freight market, but paying attention only to indicators of the economy’s overall health doesn’t tell the whole story of what may be ahead for trucking.

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Articlesby Jeff KauffmanSeptember 3, 2019

Truck Fleet Earnings Are Lagging the Overall Economy

Bad weather, tariffs, a later than usual Easter holiday – all of it contributed to trucking company results that were worse than the overall economic trend would lead you to expect.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsAugust 16, 2019

Trucking: America’s Unsung Economic Ace Card

Long-haul trucking was a key force in the great American economic boom after World War II. And it's still an important advantage for the U.S. in today's competitive global economy.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2019

Volvo Introduces Enhanced Turbo Compounding for D13 Diesel

Volvo says its next generation of turbo compounding technology will provide a 3% boost in fuel economy compared to its current 13L engine.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2019

Uncertain Trucking Environment Puts Hold on Driver Pay Hikes and Capacity Additions

In its second quarter recruiting and retention survey, Driver iQ found signs that with signs of a weakening freight environment and economy, most fleets are unlikely to increase driver compensation or add capacity to combat driver turnover within the next few months.

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Articlesby Jeff KauffmanAugust 8, 2019

Are the Economy’s Skies Turning Darker? [Commentary]

Growing up in the Midwest, you learn which cloud formations lead to slow and steady rain, and which often lead to more severe weather. Looking back at economic activity at the first half of 2019, we may be looking at the latter

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