Driving Impressions of Cat’s CT680L

In this Focus On episode, Jim Park will Focus On his impressions of Caterpillar's CT680L's driving experience. Specifically, he highlights the various driver amenities and cab features that reduce cab noise and make the driving experience pleasant.

Loads rising, rates lagging: DAT

PORTLAND, OR - The national average spot rates for vans and reefers increased just a penny in March, to a respective US $1.62 and $1.87 per mile, analysts at DAT have found.

Knight, Swift merge as $6 billion truckload powerhouse

PHOENIX, AZ -- Knight Transportation and Swift Transportation are merging in a blockbuster deal that creates the biggest truckload fleet in North America, valued at close to US $6 billion.

Volumes growing, rates stagnant: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, IN - Analysts at FTR are predicting U.S. freight volumes will grow this year, but say rates will likely be stagnant for at least six months.

New free trade deal for Canada, welcomed by CTA

TORONTO, ON - Canada has unveiled a new free trade agreement that applies to products moved between provinces and territories -- and it comes with a new regulatory body devoted to eliminating barriers such as differences in trucking rules.

General freight rates up, specialized unchanged

OTTAWA, ON – Canadian carriers charged about 0.9% more for their shipments in the fourth quarter of 2016, following a 0.4% increase in the third quarter, Statistics Canada reports. General…

2016 Top Fleet Employers Honoured

Top Fleet Employers program honours 39 industry workplaces. June 21, 2016 Ottawa (ON) – Thirty-nine of the best workplaces in Canada’s trucking industry have earned honours through the 3rd annual…

U.S. rates steady despite volume increases: DAT

BEAVERTON, OR - While U.S. truck volumes increased in many van lanes last week, rates are holding steady because of available capacity, DAT RateView reports in its latest findings. Combined with lower fuel surcharges, van and reefer rates actually dipped a penny a mile. Average flatbed rates rose a mere cent on their own.

Capacity is tight, but rates will rise: FTR

BLOOMINGTON, IN - Analysts at FTR are reporting a tighter freight capacity for shippers this year, but believe that "regulatory drag" will likely be slowed under the Trump Administration and a Republican-controlled US Congress.

Mack’s bulldog bullish on economy

LOUISVILLE, KY - Mack Trucks has added to the chorus of positive economic news presented during this year's Mid-America Trucking Show.

Cooper director applauds Chinese tire ruling

NASHVILLE, TN - The director of Cooper Tire's truck-related business is clearly happy with news that the U.S. Department of Commerce will not issue antidumping and countervailing duty orders on tires imported from China.

FTR predicts rate, supply pressures

BLOOMINGTON, IN - The freight transportation forecasters at FTR foresee rate and supply troubles for shippers as 2017 progresses, and expect capacity utilization to continue its climb toward a peak in 2018.

Doepker acquires Edmonton Trailer

Doepker Industries has expanded its product line considerably, acquiring Edmonton Trailer Manufacturing (ETM) based in Acheson, Alberta. Dirk Woestenenk, previously general manager at ETM, has joined the Doepker team as heavy haul division manager. The entire product line, including sliding tilt decks, lowbeds, crane dollies, jeeps, and boosters, will be manufactured and supported by Doepker and its 54 authorized distribution locations. "This is a great fit within the strategic growth plan of Doepker," says president and Chief Executive Officer Evan Doepker. "We have been looking for ways to grow our capabilities and this addition enables us to supply a proven design to both new and existing customers.

Class 8 orders rising: ACT Research

COLUMBUS, IN - Orders for Class 8 trucks reached a 13-month high as this year opened, thanks largely to higher demand for vocational equipment, ACT Research reports.

IN PRINT — Trump Card: How “America First” policies could change the trucks you buy

Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week can be a decidedly patriotic affair. Sessions during the related Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue event open with color guards and music videos featuring the Star Spangled Banner. But it was a promise of "America first" that was weighing on the minds of many participants.