Group’s new 63-page report also notes that a universal vehicle registration fee could generate much-needed infrastructure monies as well.
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Truckload Driver Pay Jumps 1.6% in Third Quarter
Longhaul truck driver pay rose in the third quarter as the truckload market tightened over the summer, setting the stage for a lift in salaries in 2018, according to the National Transportation Institute.
US Proposes Freezing Mexican Trucks Out of New NAFTA
The U.S. has proposed another difficult change to the North American Free Trade Agreement that could eventually prevent long-haul Mexican truckers from operating in the country, according to people familiar with the discussions.
Canadian Lumber Tariff Raises Questions About Ramifications on Trucks, Railroads
The Commerce Department slapped a 20.83% tariff on Canadian softwood lumber Nov. 2, a decision that may boost the U.S. flatbed market but suppress demand for trucking and railroad companies that operate across the nation’s northern border.
Longhaul Driver Pay Jumps 1.6% in Third Quarter
Longhaul truck driver pay rose in the third quarter as the truckload market tightened over the summer, setting the stage for a lift in salaries in 2018, according to the National Transportation Institute.
Testimony: Pilot Flying J Execs Tell Sales Staff Their Customers Are Ignorant, Deserve Rip-Off
Don’t feel guilty about shorting customers on rebates, Pilot Flying J executives preached to sales staffers: They deserve it.
DAT: Spot TL volumes jump, pushing rates higher
The availability of spot truckload freight gained 4.8% and the number of trucks posted slipped 3.2% during the week ending Nov. 4, reported DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.
National average spot van and reefer rates jump
Senate panel backs Martinez for FMCSA administrator
Nomination advances to full Senate for confirmation vote
Kenworth Sales opens $4.95 Million remodeled Idaho dealership
Kenworth Sales Company recently unveiled its $4.95 million remodeling and expansion of its Lewiston, Idaho, dealership at a grand re-opening celebration with more than 200 customers, company representatives and community leaders in attendance.
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FedEx to Buy Up to 50 Planes to Upgrade Feeder Fleet
FedEx will buy up to 50 new turboprop aircraft to launch a modernization of its global feeder fleet.