Shipping Conditions to Worsen in 2013

NASHVILLE, IN. - The Shippers Condition Index for October may have improved before possible "deterioration" in 2013, but shipping conditions will still decrease throughout 2013, said the Freight Transportation Associates (FTR).

Truck Tonnage Snaps Back in November

ARLINGTON, VA. - ATA's November truck tonnage index rebounded from October.

Driver Efficiency Tops Carriers’ Needs, Survey

DALLAS, TX - Carriers rated driver efficiency as the highest return on investment (ROI) of all other fuel-saving initiatives in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) SmartWay program, Transplace said.

Quebec Truckers Cruise on New 30

MONTREAL - The long-awaited, 42-kilometre stretch of Autoroute 30 in Quebec officially opened today, but some truckers are questioning the tolling system chosen by the province.

November’s Canadian Freight Index Down from Last Year

TORONTO - Compared to last November, volumes are down 15 percent, TransCore said.

Survey Shows Large Carriers Not Happy With U.S Election

CHATTANOOGA, TN. - Transport Capital Partners' (TCP) 2012 Q4 Business Expectation survey results showed that majority of carriers are not happy with the outcome of the presidential election.

Volvo and Mack Class 8s All Clean on Greenhouse-Gas Regs

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Both Mack and Volvo have announced that all 2014 Class 8 vehicles are in compliance with new greenhouse-gas regulations, as certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Trucking Index to Hit Double-Digits in 2013

NASHVILLE, TN. - FTR is forecasting a continued rise in the index going into 2013, saying that it will hit double-digits in late spring.

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Cargo Crime Increases in Third Quarter

JERSEY CITY, NJ. - This year's third quarter showed a nine percent spike in cargo theft, totaling 246 incidents, compared to 225 in 2011.

Why There’ll Always Be A Place For Used Trucks

NEW ORLEANS, LA. - Spirits are high going into 2013 for the Used Truck Association.

Truck Orders Drop in November

COLUMBUS, IN. -- Orders for Class 5-7 trucks returned to "prevailing trend levels" in November, while Class 8 orders fell from October's "best since January" volume, said ACT Research.

California Ports Re-open After Strikes

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Truckers who pick up and drop off in California will be glad to hear the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports have been re-opened.

Russian Trucker Hits Language Barrier

SALT LAKE CITY, UT. - A Utah truck driver has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against FedEx and long-haul contractor GNB Trucking Co., for allegedly firing him due to his Russian accent.

Flat Year for Used Truck Market

COLUMBUS, IN - U.S. used truck market for class 8 units has been flat this year, says Steve Tam from ACT Research, and that looks to stay the same into 2013.