February Class 8 orders up 28% in year-over-year comparisons; the biggest such gain in two years.
Analysts are now expecting a “modest upturn: for Class 8 truck orde…
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Class 8 Orders Rise 28%, Highest Total in 14 Months
North American Class 8 orders in February reached a 14-month high as they cleared 23,000, and exceeded expectations, analysts said.
Peak Gasoline Demand Looms With Engine Efficiency Gains
Demand for gasoline in the United States, which accounts for a 10th of global oil consumption, is expected to peak next year as engines become more efficient, WoodMackenzie analysts said.
Port of Portland to Split With Container Terminal Operator ICTSI
The Port of Portland, Oregon, and the company operating its container terminal have agreed to part ways at the end of March, nearly a year after the terminal was idled by labor strife.
Service Industries Grow at Fastest Pace Since October 2015
American service companies expanded in February at the fastest rate since October 2015 amid stronger orders, signaling momentum in the economy’s biggest sector.
Can you out-route Omnitracs?
Think you’re better than Omnitracs’ delivery routing and optimizing engines? Then why don’t you bring it, the company prods with a Pac Man-esque new video game officially unveiled Thursday called Route Race.
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Can you out-route Omnitracs?
Think you’re better than Omnitracs’ delivery routing and optimizing engines? Then why don’t you bring it, the company prods with a Pac Man-esque new video game officially unveiled Thursday called Route Race.
read more
New Interchange in New Stanton, Pa., Designed to Ease Traffic Flow
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s decision to move an Interstate 70 interchange in New Stanton, Pennsylvania, has helped ease traffic congestion for residents and firms, such as UPS and FedEx, that have distribution wa…
South Carolina House Oks Gas Tax Hike to Repair Crumbling Roads
The South Carolina House voted 97-18 March 1 to increase the state’s gas tax and other driving fees to raise about $600 million a year to repair the state’s crumbling roads and bridges.
Omnitracs Launches App That Combines Routing, Compliance
PHOENIX – Omnitracs has launched an application that combines route optimization and regulatory compliance to streamline fleet management, especially for customers with shorthaul and final-mile delivery operations.