ATA freight index gains in July

September 2, 2010

Year-to-date, tonnage is up 6.7 percent compared with the same period in 2009.

Study: Problems rise with newer engines

September 2, 2010

J.D. Power study finds that 51 percent of owners of 1-year-old heavy-duty truck engines in 2010 report experiencing a problem.

Sentencings in Jason Rivenburg murder

September 1, 2010

Two men charged as accessories in the murder of trucker Jason Rivenburg were sentenced to 30 days in jail.

Peterbilt ramps up training for new MX

August 31, 2010

Production of Paccar’s new 12.9-liter MX engine has begun at the new plant in Columbus, Miss.

Eilens win top prizes at GATS

August 30, 2010

This year’s GATS Pride & Polish show drew 53 customized bobtails and combos to the Dallas Convention Center.

Too Hot to Trot 5k draws truckers

August 27, 2010

An estimated 100 truck drivers and other industry representatives participated in the Too Hot to Trot 5k.

Misclassification stakes high

August 27, 2010

A long erosion of the traditional owner-operator model (in which an operator came to the carrier with a truck he/she already owned) has taken place.

More fuel-efficient trucks forecast

August 27, 2010

Cummins will focus on fuel efficiency and CO2 reduction and improvements in waste heat recovery.

ATA chairman: Trucking looking up

August 26, 2010

Tightening of capacity along with stronger consumer confidence has Tommy Hodges more optimistic for the short-term.

Fleets discuss cost, productivity

August 26, 2010

Panelists agreed one of the biggest challenges they face is capacity, which is impacted by the ability to find and retain drivers.

Analyst sees no double-dip recession

August 25, 2010

FTR Associates President Eric Starks said the trucking industry should feel progressively better through June 2011.

FedEx Ground wins key case

August 25, 2010

A federal judge ruled the company’s owner-operators in Kansas are not employees.

Randy Houser to headline at GATS

August 19, 2010

Great American Trucking Show in Dallas packed with seminars, exhibits, show trucks, live music and more.

FedEx Ground honors entrepreneurs

August 18, 2010

Owner-operators were recognized for their business development, customer service, safety record and community support.

Super session kicks off GATS

August 16, 2010

How truck, trailer and engine makers will deal with the future will be discussed during the Super Session panel, “Tomorrow’s Trucks and Trailers,” Aug. 26.

Carrier safety ratings available

August 16, 2010

This FMCSA update allows carriers to see where they stand in each Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category.

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Douglas family of Andalusia, Ala., wins Great American Trucking Family title.

Truckers News photo contest winner

August 12, 2010

Lisa Weddle is the winner of the July contest with this photo on the theme of “Junked or Forgotten Trucks and Trailers.”

National diesel price surges

August 10, 2010

The national price gained 6.3 cents to $2.991 in the latest week, the biggest jump in four months.

U.S. Xpress exec gets milestone Freightliner

August 6, 2010

Max Fuller took delivery of his 50,000th truck of a single make – Freightliner.
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