The Canadian General Freight Index for November indicates that the cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased 1.6 percent when compared with October results, the ninth consecutive monthly increase since March. During this time, the CGFI ... (more...)
The American Trucking Associations on Wednesday, Jan. 25, said the Obama administration and Congress need to focus on finding real money following comments made by the president during his State of the Union address regarding infrastructure funding. “As ... (more...)
The American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index jumped 6.8 percent in December after rising 0.3 percent in November. The latest gain put the adjusted index at 124.5 in December, up from the November ... (more...)
Ryan Named To Lead JX Peterbilt Indianapolis, Fort Wayne Locations
JX Enterprises recently announced it has appointed industry veteran Dan Ryan to head the company’s two newest dealerships, JX Peterbilt – Fort Wayne and JX Peterbilt – Indianapolis. “We’re pleased Dan has accepted ...Yancey Truck Centers To Acquire International Truck Dealership
Yancey Bros. Co. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the operating assets of Mays International Trucks in Augusta, Ga. effective January 31, 2012. Under the terms of the ...W&B Service Company Names Maynor President, COO
W&B Service Company, L.P has named Tracey Maynor president and chief operating officer. John Chisolm, the owner of W&B Service Company, will remain as the company’s chief executive officer. Maynor will lead the ...
Portable DPF Cleaner
OTC announces a portable diesel particulate filter cleaner (P/N 5286). “Lightweight, portable, and easy to use, the OTC 5286 provides the most cost-effective and efficient means of cleaning ash-laden DPFs both in the ...Maxwell Technologies, Pana-Pacific Announce Distribution Agreement
Maxwell Technologies has entered into a one-year agreement Pana-Pacific, to distribute Maxwell’s new ultracapacitor-based engine start module in the United States, Canada and Mexico. As a result of the agreement, the ESMis ...Volvo Trucks Expands XE13 Horsepower Offering
Volvo Trucks will now offer a 455 hp rating for the XE13 powertrain package. Volvo Trucks introduced the initial XE13 package with a 425 hp rating in September 2011. The new rating ...Resource Partners
Average Diesel Price Dips Slightly To $3.848
After two straight weeks of increases, the U.S. average diesel price eased six-tenths of a cent to $3.848 a gallon for the week ended Monday, Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Department ...Solid Demand for Class 8 Trucks In 2012, Study Shows
CK Commercial Vehicle Research has completed its annual fleet study for 2011. Sixty-four representatives from small, medium and large for-hire, private and government fleets operating a total of 101,000 Class 8 and ...Fleet Sentiment Report Buying Index Reflects Stronger Purchasing Plans
The Q4 2011 FSR Buying Index as reported in the Fleet Sentiment Report published by CK Commercial Vehicle Research at 89.2 reflects a 22 percent improvement over the same quarter in 2010. ...Sponsored Videos
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