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Freightliner announces new options for vocational trucks
NAPA VALLEY, Cali. — Freightliner, in its ongoing quest to control the vocational truck market, has added new options to its M2 and SD truck models. “We are dedicated to providing our vocational customers with a breadth of options that…
How Freightliner conquered the vocational truck market
Five years ago, Freightliner set out to become a vocational truck leader. Now it claims it has accomplished that goal. Here's how they did it.
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Freightliner looks to limit downtime to three days, max
NAPA VALLEY, Cali. — Freightliner has set an internal goal to limit the downtime of its vehicles to no more than three days, for even major repairs. Richard Howard, the company’s newly appointed senior vice-president of sales and marketing, revealed…
Caesar Transport celebrates 30 years of business
TORONTO, Ont. — Today, Caesar Transport of Etobicoke, Ont. celebrated a milestone. This year marks the 30th year the company has been in business. “We would like to thank all of our customers for their continued support and loyalty,” the company…
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Accuride retains Specialty Sales & Marketing
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – In order to cater to its growing Canadian Market, Accuride announced today that it has retained the services of Specialty Sales and Marketing (SS&M). This retention will allow Accuride to access SS&M’s large network of sales representatives.…
Truck researcher disproves a productivity report that attempts to ‘smear our industry’
ARLINGTON, Va. –Today, a leading transportation researcher exposed the truth of a misleading truck productivity report. “It has been demonstrated to a reasonable certainty the crash analysis suffered from numerous fatal errors. Trucks are misclassified,” said Daniel Blower, an associate…
Truckload freight costs dips slightly: CGFI
TORONTO, Ont. – The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shipping dipped slightly (1.2%) in May according to the Canadian General Freight Index, that was published today. The Base Rate Index also decreased by 1% when compared to April’s…
Trucking invests $7.5 billion a year in safety: ATA to Congress
Washington, D.C. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) told Congress today that the trucking industry invests more than $7.5 billion every year in preventing crashes on US highways. “The trucking industry places safety at the top of its priority list,”…
Fleet Sentiment Survey confirms tightening capacity at truck fleets
COLUMBUS, OH – Conducted in July by CK Commercial Vehicle Research (CKCVR), the Q3 2014 Fleet Sentiment Report survey validates the tightening shipping capacity at truck fleets. Those who took the survey indicated in their responses regarding a fleet’s capacity…
Ryder offers promotion on refrigerated truck warranty
MIAMI, Fla. – Announced today, Ryder System is launching its “Keep It Cool” promotion though the United States and Canada. The promotion begins on September, and offers a free one-year warranty on qualified refrigerated trucks. The warranty covers both the…
Anne Ferro of FMCSA resigns
ARLINGTON, Va. – Announced late last week, Anne Ferro, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) administrator resigned her post. The American Trucking Associations president and CEO, Bill Graves said: “In her time with FMCSA, Administrator Ferro was a passionate…

Law Enforcement Disparities Create Uneven Playing Fields, Study Shows
State law enforcement disparities create uneven safety playing fields for carriers that have different operating patterns and mileage exposure, according to an American Transportation Research Institute study released July 31.
Profit Rises 27% at Old Dominion
Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. said second-quarter net income improved 27% to $73.8 million, or 86 cents per share, as freight volumes and rates increased.
ArcBest Net More Than Triples
ArcBest Corp. more than tripled second-quarter net income to $17.2 million, or 63 cents per share, driven by stronger less-than-truckload and logistics results.
Meritor Posts Fiscal 3Q Profit
Truck component supplier Meritor Inc. reported net income of $234 million, or 2.31 per share, in its fiscal third quarter ended June 30, reversing a loss of $38 million, or 39 cents, in the same period last year.
USA Truck Reports First Profit in Three Years
USA Truck Inc. reported its first quarter of positive income in three years on improved revenue, especially in its logistics business.
Con-way's 2Q Income Improves
Con-way Inc.'s second-quarter profit rose as its truckload, less-than-truckload and logistics operations all improved.
Jobless Claims in Past Month Drop to Eight-Year Low
Fewer Americans filed applications for unemployment insurance benefits over the past month than at any time in more than eight years, signaling employers are hanging on to workers as demand improves.
Roadrunner's Second-Quarter Income Rises
Roadrunner Transportation Systems' second-quarter net income increased to $14.8 million, or 38 cents per share, from $14 million, or 37 cents.
Daimler Trucks North America's Vocational Truck Sales Rise
YOUNTVILLE, Calif. - Daimler Trucks North America said it is reaping returns in sales of heavy- and medium-duty vocational trucks based on the investments and planning that started during the depths of the recession.
Researcher 'Debunks' Report Claiming Heavier Trucks Cause More Accidents, ATA Says
American Trucking Associations said a leading transportation researcher has debunked a recent report claiming trucks carrying heavier loads cause more accidents and fatalities.
Saia Reports Second-Quarter Income Rises Slightly
Less-than-truckload carrier Saia Inc. reported second-quarter income increased slightly from a year ago, but operating income declined.

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