A surge in U.S. factory production last month matched the largest gain since 2010 as output at oil refineries and petrochemical plants returned to normal operations following Hurricane Harvey, Federal Reserve data showed Nov. 16.
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Tesla, Elon Musk Set to Unveil Electric Semi-Truck
Tesla will be unveiling its eagerly-awaited all-electric semi-truck Nov. 16 at 11 p.m. ET. Follow this page for live updates.
Here Are Eight Things to Watch For in Tesla’s Big Rig Reveal
Tesla Inc. is finally ready to introduce its first all-electric heavy-duty truck. In the works for two years, it’s a project that’s aimed squarely at cleaning up the freight industry, which accounts for one-fifth of global oil demand.
Cargo Thefts Drop Despite Storm-Driven Rise in Building Material Larceny
Cargo thefts in the United States and Canada declined in the third quarter, with total incidents falling 8% and total loss value dropping nearly 17% compared with the same period a year ago, according to CargoNet.
Security Experts Warn Truckers About Loadboard Scams, ‘Inspired’ Terrorist Attacks
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Technology and smart, hard-working criminals have combined to keep loadboard fraud rampant, according to a senior investigator with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Security Experts Warn Truckers About Loadboard Scams, ‘Inspired’ Terrorist Attacks
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Technology and smart, hard-working criminals have combined to keep loadboard fraud rampant, according to a senior investigator with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Propane is a first responder
Our nation has been hit hard by natural disasters in recent months.
According to the Propane Education & Research Council, propane fuel played a vital role during the recent hurricanes, providing backup power, hot water and hot meals to those in
DAT: Spot TL van, reefer rates stay near peak levels
The availability of spot truckload freight slipped 1.6% and the number of posted trucks rebounded 7.6% during the week ending Nov. 11, reported DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.
National average spot van and reefer rates
Tacoma gets safety tech, trim updates for 2018
The Toyota Tacoma gets an injection of the latest safety features for 2018, with the midsize pickup now including a standard pre-collision warning and automatic braking system, Toyota Safety Sense P.
The system includes pedestrian detection, lane dep
Snowplow prep package added for '18 Nissan Titan XD
Targeting both fleets and individual owners, Nissan added a new snowplow prep package for its 2018 Titan XD full-size pickup. The package includes high-capacity, heavier-duty front springs and allows customers to mount a range of plows from Boss, Fis