Truckstop helps brokers avoid fraud with Risk Factors Advanced

Truckstop has introduced a Risk Factors Advanced feature to help vet carriers and prevent fraud. It was launched during International Fraud Awareness Week Nov. 17-23 and…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Fleets cautious with Class 8 orders, spot market improves in line with expectations

With 2025 order books now open, fleets are ordering Class 8 trucks at a “healthy” but cautious level, industry forecasters report. Inventory levels remain high, meaning OEMs will be pressured…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Growth slowly returning to for-hire market, capacity reduction to come in unexpected form

Additional states are set to remove CDLs from drivers who’ve tested positive for drugs or alcohol under the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse in the U.S. this month, which could provide…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Trailer orders concerning, but spot market turning for the better

The trailer order season started weak, “well below expectations,” according to one industry forecaster, causing concerns about the remainder of 2024 and into next year. There’s mounting evidence that cash-strapped…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Truck tonnage, spot market volumes improve, but rates still challenged

We have mostly positive news this week, as the latest trucking economic data points to improving for-hire freight, and a market that is slowly returning to balance. But the spot…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Rail strike boosts Canadian spot market, trailer orders disappoint

Loadlink reported strong load posting growth in August, buoyed in part by the short-lived rail strike and fears over supply chain disruptions. Spot market rates in the U.S. remained weak…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Rising truck inventories a concern, spot rates disappoint

Industry forecasters are sounding the alarms on bloated truck inventories. Both heavy-duty and medium-duty truck lots are filling up, which could potentially put pressure on OEMs to curtail production. No…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Class 8 orders sluggish, spot rates get Labor Day bump

Class 8 orders for August were up slightly, but not to the same extent as they normally are for the month, according to industry forecasters. ACT Research indicates the sluggish…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Private fleets continue to add capacity, insource

Frustrated by the length of the current for-hire freight market downturn? Blame private fleets! They continue add capacity and pull more freight within their own networks, according to ACT Research.

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Canada’s spot market posts strong July

We get mixed signals from this week’s economic reports. Trucking conditions softened slightly in June, according to FTR, due to high financing costs and a slower retreat in diesel prices.

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Class 8 orders, reefer rates weaken, but overall market continues slow recovery

It’s a mixed bag of economic news this week, with reefer rates and Class 8 orders disappointing while the broader market continues its slow recovery. Private fleets continue to aggressively…

Trucking Announcements: FMSCA’s new deputy administrator, Peterson joins Truckstop

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association held its 18th annual charity golf tournament, Ricardo Buranello joined Teletrac Navman as…

Truckstop introduces pet verification badge amid Take Your Pet to Work week

According to Truckstop’s recent survey of more than 450 of its carrier customers, 66% are pet owners, and more than one-third have modified their trucks to accommodate their pets. More…

Trucking Announcements: Wolk joins Canada Cartage, CFOs hired at Vicinity Motors, Truckstop

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. In this week’s announcements, Adam Wolk joined Canada Cartage as vice-president of fleet maintenance, while Lynette McMann was appointed…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Trucking conditions continue to improve; spot market steady

“Better days are in sight for trucking companies.” Words fleets are eager to hear, coming this week from FTR’s vice-president of trucking, Avery Vise. But the recovery is coming slowly…