Tank-truck carrier Patriot Transportation Holding reported a sizeable decline in profits in its fiscal fourth quarter directly tied to hurricanes Harvey and Irma and the lose of a key customer.
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Used Truck Sales Climb in October
Sales of used heavy-duty trucks in October climbed 37% from a year ago as some outlets showed signs of rebounding to post higher volumes and the average price rose slightly, ACT Research Co. reported.
Navistar Ohio Union Fights Loss of State Truck Contract
Members of Springfield, Ohio’s UAW Local 402 have started a letter-writing campaign to Ohio Gov. John Kasich and state lawmakers after Navistar lost its years-long hold on a contract to provide trucks for the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Cyber Monday Orders Are In, Retailers Now Giving Perks for Patience
Shoppers clicking “buy” on smartphones, tablets and laptops spent almost $20 billion online from Thanksgiving through Monday. Now retailers have to turn that spending spree into a flood of cardboard boxes on their way to shoppers’ doorsteps.
Harrison Talks CSX Succession Plan as Shippers Brace for New Fees, Tighter Rules in 2018
CSX Corp. CEO Hunter Harrison told a conference that he’s “trying to stay back a little bit,” prompting questions about how much he’s involved in the day-to-day operations at the U.S. railroad and how soon a transition in leadership might occur.
Harrison Talks CSX Succession Plan as Shippers Brace for New Fees, Tighter Rules in 2018
CSX Corp. CEO Hunter Harrison told a conference that he’s “trying to stay back a little bit,” prompting questions about how much he’s involved in the day-to-day operations at the U.S. railroad and how soon a transition in leadership might occur.
Railroads Must Modernize, Industry Consultant Says
The Class I railroads have rebounded in 2017, but volumes remain far below what they were decades ago, and if the industry hopes to return to its heyday, executives must re-examine how to offer 21st century solutions, according to a rail consultant.
Mitchell 1 updates web-based truck repair guide with 2017 data
Mitchell 1 completed model year 2017 updates to its labor estimating, diagnostic trouble code procedures and repair information for all makes of medium- and heavy-duty trucks, the software service provider announced this week.
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BP’s New Existential Question: How to Advertise to a Machine
The anticipated proliferation of driverless cars will bring a brand new problem for the world’s biggest oil companies — how to advertise to a machine.
Canadian ELD Mandate Would Improve Safety, Efficiency, Industry Stakeholders Say
Mandating electronic logging devices in Canada would separate conscientious fleets from those who do not prioritize safety, according to Stephen Laskowski, president of the Ontario Trucking Association and the Canadian Trucking Alliance.