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…

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…

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…

The Lockwood Report – 2014-07-30

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…

Kenworth class 8 truck available to order with new Dana axle

KIRKLAND, Wash. — Announced today, Kenworth added Dana’s Spicer AdvanTEK 40 tandem axel for new Class 8 trucks (pickup and delivery, regional haul and linehaul) that have the Kenworth AG380…

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…

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…

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:…

Navistar launches used truck reconditioning program

LISLE, Ill. — Navistar today introduced a new reconditioning program for used trucks, which includes a thorough inspection and two-year warranty. The company says its new Diamond Renewed program offers…

News First – 2014-07-28

Manitoba golf tournament raises big bucks for sick children

WINNIPEG, Man. – At the eighth annual Manitoba Truckers Going The Distance golf tournament, the province’s trucking community raised more than $30,000 for the Children’s Wish Foundation. The event was…

Crossing the finish line early: The trucking industry walks 25,000 miles in just 23 days

TORONTO, Ont. – It only took 23 and a half days, but they did it. Over 300 participants from more than 30 teams across the US and Canada walked around…

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp announces production of new truck

GAFFNEY, SC –Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation has begun full production of its propane-autogas S2G medium-duty work truck this week. The truck boasts a durable S2 chassis with a factory-installed autogas…

Ready Trucking reaches productivity goals with Rand McNally TND 760 devices

SKOKIE, Ill. —  After a few short months since installing Rand McNally’s TND 760, an in-cab device that helps with compliance with its electronic HoS recording,  Ready Trucking of Ellenwood,…