Carriers See Stronger Trucking Conditions Index
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index rose in December, driven largely by stronger freight rates and capacity utilization.
2026 Mitchell 1 Automotive Technology Scholarship
Mitchell 1 is accepting applications for its annual Automotive Technology Scholarship to support students pursuing careers in the auto repair industry.
Spread-Axle Weighing via Weigh My Truck App
CAT Scale has released updates for both the iOS and Android versions of the Weigh My Truck app that now allow drivers to perform spread- axle weighments.
Fleetio Automotive Service Excellence Scholarship
Fleetio, the leading fleet optimization platform, has announced the launch of a new Fleetio Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Scholarship Program.
Class 8 Orders for December
Preliminary North American Class 8 net orders in December totaled 31,900 units, down 7% month-over-month yet a notable 23% increase year-over-year.
TCA Drivers’ Choice Awards – The Elite Fleets
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and Transportation & Supply Chain Institute (TSCI) introduce the TCA Drivers’ Choice Awards – The Elite Fleets.
Trailer Orders Fall in March
FTR reports that March trailer orders fell 7,659 from February (-38% m/m) to a total of 12,313 units.
The Trailer Business & Building Relationships
If you’re in the Trailer Business, you’ll want to check out the recent episode of The Heavy-Duty Parts Report: Trailers Aren’t Just Boxes on Wheels Anymore.
Fullbay Shop Owner Roundtable Webinar
Fullbay welcomes Jamie Irvine, Host of “The Heavy Duty Parts Report,” to the upcoming episode of Shop Owner Roundtable Webinar Series on April 9.
Submit Entries for MOTOR Top 20
MOTOR’s 2024 Top 20 Awards honor the diverse array of products and solutions driving progress in our ever-changing automotive industry.
Kalmar & Forterra Autonomous Terminal Tractor Solutions
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, and Forterra have signed a joint development agreement for autonomous terminal tractor solutions.
Lincoln Electric Named to Most Ethical Companies List
Lincoln Electric has been named to Ethisphere’s 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies list.
Truck Writers Announce Technical Achievement Award Finalists
The North American Truck Writers have announced the top finalists for the Jim Winsor Technical Achievement Award.
Lowering Transportation Costs
From Boxhweel Trailer Leasing, proven strategies for lowering transportation costs.
New NTEA MVP Members
NTEA’s Member Verification Program (MVP) acknowledges the companies leading the industry to excellence.
Pressure Systems International Integrates TST Into P.S.I
Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) has merged TST into the P.S.I. organization with Jim Sharkey as president.
Hendrickson Partners with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
Hendrickson has entered into a new multi-year sponsorship with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL).
ArcBest Makes 2024 FreightTech 25 List
ArcBest has been named to the 2024 FreightTech 25, ranking among the most innovative companies changing the transportation industry’s tech landscape.
Class 8 Orders Decline in October 2023
FTR reported Class 8 orders for October at 28,000 units, down 10% from September and 35% from October 2022.
Automatic Emergency Braking Systems for Heavy Vehicles
Bendix endorses the recent proposal by the NHTSA and FMCSA that would require automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems on heavy vehicles.
Thank a Technician – 2023 Technician Appreciation Week
The 2023 National Technician Appreciation Week begins today! Take time to thank a Technician for their hard work and commitment to the trucking industry.