Pressures are mounting for the owners of the defunct trucking firm Lakeville Motor Express and its affiliates.
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Freightliner Launches Cabover Refuse Truck
LAS VEGAS – Daimler Trucks North America has introduced a low cab-forward refuse model for its Freightliner brand that the company said will complete its vocational lineup.
How to Maximize New Tax Benefits for Your Fleet
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that went into effect this year, brings many positive changes for companies with fleets. Because the reform is lengthy and cumbersome, we wanted to make it simple for you to understand how these changes will affect your flee
Paccar Sets Record for Quarterly Revenue; Net Income Surges 65%
Paccar Inc. notched record quarterly revenue and soaring net income in the first quarter, benefiting from a truck market that continues to climb.
Tonnage Remains Solid, Takes Breather in March
Truck tonnage rose 6.3% in March compared with the same period a year ago, according to American Trucking Associations’ monthly for-hire truck tonnage index.
Trump Pushing Hard to Reach NAFTA Agreement
With critical political deadlines fast approaching, the Trump administration is racing to strike a deal on a revamped North American Free Trade Agreement by early May — with an eye toward forcing a congressional vote on a new pact by the end of the year.
Opinion: Safety Culture Falls Outside Government Purview
Should the federal government be measuring your company’s safety culture? The short answer is “no.” Absolutely not.
Trump Says Mnuchin Going to China to Negotiate Trade in Days
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will depart for China to negotiate over U.S. trade disputes within days, President Donald Trump said.
Caterpillar Gives Vote of Confidence to Global Economy
Caterpillar Inc. raised its earnings forecast in a sign that industries from mining to energy are gaining momentum amid a stronger global economy — assuming no trade wars.
When it comes to rising fleet costs, control what you can
An analysis by PLG Consulting, a logistics, engineering and supply chain consulting firm, indicated that truck prices could rise by 8% to 10% this year. They say increases will be the result of drive pay increases, increased health care costs, and hi