FTR's August Trucking Conditions Index found that although there was some drop off in activity from the previous month, the business environment for fleets remains generally favorable. ...Read the rest of this story
September trailers orders shattered the previous record, reaching 56,000 units, according to preliminary numbers reported by FTR. That tops the previous high from October 2014 by over 10,000 trailers. ...Read the rest of this story
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The FTR Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) dropped in August, but still reflected a very positive carrier environment. The moderation seen in August reflected some freight rate stabilization and continued incremental capacity additions, FTR reported. Freight demand remains…...Read the rest of this story
Jeff Sass has joined Hendrickson in a new role as vice president of marketing. Most recently he was senior vice president, North American sales and marketing, for Navistar. ...Read the rest of this story
Daimler Trucks North America announced a voluntary recall for nearly 20,000 2018 and 2019 model year Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, and Business Class M2 trucks to inspect and correct a steering issue. ...Read the rest of this story
WOODBRIDGE, Ont. – Fastfrate Group has announced the formation of a new dedicated truckload linehaul service. It integrated BRS Transportation's operations into the Consolidated Fastfrate operations, effective Oct. 15. Fastfrate Linehaul is the name of the new entity, and will…...Read the rest of this story