American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 0.8% in September, sliding to 111.8 from August’s mark of 112.7.
“Truck freight slowed at the end of the third quarter,” said Bob Costello, ATA’s
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Knight-Swift Says 3Q Results Reflect ‘Progress’ in All Segments
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings beat analysts’ profit projections in the third quarter as cost-cutting measures implemented after the acquisition of Swift Transportation in September 2017 compensated for slower-than-expected growth in revenue.
Knight-Swift Says 3Q Results Reflect ‘Progress’ in All Segments
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings beat analysts’ profit projections in the third quarter as cost-cutting measures implemented after the acquisition of Swift Transportation in September 2017 compensated for slower-than-expected growth in revenue.
Averitt Express provides on-the-job training program for veterans
Averitt Express, a Tennessee-based transportation company, has always supported military veterans as they transition to civilian careers. Now the company has announced its new on-the-job training (OJT) diesel mechanic program for veterans and family
Rush Notches Higher 3Q Net Income, Revenue
Truck dealership Rush Enterprises posted higher third-quarter net income and revenue on the strength of its aftermarket and used truck activities as sales of new heavy-duty trucks fell due to the timing of large orders.
State of private fleets in 2018: Part III
Private fleets seeking more safety technologies are on the rise over the past year, according to the NPTC, such as in-cab cameras, adaptive cruise control, collision warning, and lane departure technologies.
Convoy's new Flex Loads offer pickup, delivery leeway
Freight-booking app developer Convoy has added a new Flex Loads feature that allows a shipper to set up a load that can be picked up or dropped off over a window of time or multiple days, helping carriers reduce empty miles traveled and get shippers
A fuel that's leaner, greener and cleaner
With propane vehicles, fleets can leave behind the costly particulate filters, exhaust fluids and other after-treatment devices needed by clean diesel.
FMCSA Grants Waste Management HOS Exemption
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted Waste Management Holdings Inc. an exemption from certain hours-of-service rules.
Norfolk Southern Sets 3Q Record for Net Income
Norfolk Southern Corp. joined the list of freight rail carriers reporting record financial results for the third quarter.