Gretchen Bennett Joins Trucking Industry Marketing Agency
MBE Group, a marketing agency focused in the automotive, trucking, tech, and consumer goods industries, has hired Gretchen Bennett as account coordinator.
Fuel Price Increases Threaten Trucking Conditions Index
The outlook is mildly positive in the near term, but ongoing fuel price increases and other factors could result in further negative readings.
May Trailer Orders Similar to April
FTR reports preliminary trailer orders for May were similar to April activity at 18,300 units, -3% m/m and +80% y/y.
Commercial Vehicle Life Cycle Trends and Intelligence
NTEA has partnered with Commercial Truck Trader and S&P Global Mobility to provide commercial vehicle life cycle reports to the work truck industry.
Electric Terminal Tractor Demand Fuels Kalmar Ottawa Plant Expansion
Kalmar is expanding its Ottawa plant to address the growing demand for electrically powered terminal tractors.
Velociti & Phillips Connect Partnered with Justin Ashley Racing
Velociti announced its partnership with Phillips Connect and Justin Ashley Racing for the remainder of the 2022 NHRA Camping World drag racing series.
Meritor Shareholders Approve Acquisition By Cummins
Meritor, Inc. announced that its shareholders have voted to approve the previously announced pending acquisition by Cummins Inc.
Wabash National Corporation (NYSE:WNC) Quarterly Dividend
Wabash National Corporation (NYSE:WNC) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share of the company’s common stock.
Trailer Orders Fall in April
FTR reports trailer orders fell back substantially in April to 16,800 units. Trailer orders for the past twelve months have totaled 252,000 units.
Fontaine Modification Offers eNow Refrigerated Trailer Electrification
Fontaine Modification is offering electrification integration services for refrigerated trailers through a partnership with eTRU innovator eNow, Inc.
2022 Roadcheck
2022 Roadcheck takes place May 17-19. Inspections are performed at weigh and inspection stations, on roving patrols, and temporary inspection sites.
Sun Logistics Implements CLI FACTS
Sun Logistics has implemented CLI’s FACTS to more effectively and efficiently meet the first and last mile needs of carriers and shippers.
ATA For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index Increases
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 2.4% in March after rising 0.7% in February.
Trucking Conditions Index
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) improved slightly in February ahead of a plunge in March.
FTR Reports March Class 8 Orders
FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 net orders for March stayed within the tight range of the past several months.
TCA Registered Apprenticeship Program Highlighted at White House
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) was recently able highlight their Registered Apprenticeship program at a White House event.
Wabash Third Annual Corporate Responsibility Report
Wabash has published its third annual Corporate Responsibility Report and President and Chief Executive Officer Brent Yeagy’s annual letter to stockholders.
ConMet Recognized by PACCAR
PACCAR has recognized ConMet with three 2021 Supplier Performance Management awards across multiple business units.
Truckload Carriers Association Sponsors Apprenticeship Program
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has officially registered as an apprenticeship sponsor with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Trailer Orders Driven by Tremendous Demand & Supply Chain Crisis
There is tremendous demand for new trailers and the supply chain crisis has created a severe shortage.
NTEA Truck Equipment Handbook
NTEA has released their Truck Equipment Handbook (15th edition), a pocket guide for commercial vehicle components and equipment.