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Truckers are on the road at all times of the day, in all conditions. They know that the first step in a safe journey is paying complete attention to their surroundings. What should truckers do when they spot an emergency? Here is advice for fleet managers to share with their drivers. Step 1: Take […]
Truckload freight volumes declined for the third straight month in May. The average rate to move dry van freight on the spot market dipped below $2 per mile.
The price of fuel leveled its steep incline this week, increasing just 1.8 cents to $5.718 per gallon nationwide.
Heavy-duty truck orders sink below 14,000 in May, according to preliminary data from ACT and FTR. After several level months, Class 8 truck and tractor orders slipped in May to their lowest in six months due to ongoing supply chain concerns and a predicted annual dip heading into summer, according to two commercial vehicle market […]
Smaller carriers multiplied in 2020-21 as COVID-19 ebbed, demand surged, and spot-market rates favored them.
When it comes to truck repair, fleets may be in for a double whammy of bad news. Supply chain issues mostly are to blame for the increased price of parts. Given labor demands, higher wages for truck technicians explains the increase in labor costs.
Drivers are a key factor in managing a vehicle’s fuel economy.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s will now be accepting Truck Leasing Task Force you have a little more time to submit your application. The TLTF will be asked to evaluate the impacts of commercial motor vehicle lease agreements and discuss best practices for future agreements. The agency is looking for at least ten members […]
The average retail price of a pre-owned heavy-duty commercial vehicle rose 11%. the average retail price of a used truck rose 11% and average miles and age both were lower, down 3% and 7%, respectively, from February. Compared to last March the average retail price was 90% higher, with miles and age greater by 3% […]
The trucking industry is facing many challenges. New truck prices are rising, yet inventories are declining. Interest rates, fuel prices, and maintenance and material costs are skyrocketing, as are costs for used trucks. With many moving parts in the economy and the industry, now is not the time to make radical changes to your business […]