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Dispelling Myths Surrounding Truck Drivers
Numerous misconceptions persist about the life of a truck driver, often painting an inaccurate picture of their profession. Contrary to popular belief, truckers...
December to January Saw Uptick in Class 8 Tractor Sales, Complete Data Set for Release in February
ACT Research reports that preliminary North American Class 8 net orders reached 27,000 units in January, a 600-unit increase from December and a...
Class 8 Tractor Sales Expected to Hold in 2024
Paccar anticipates that North American truck orders will maintain a trajectory similar to the previous year. In 2023, Class 8 retail sales for...
Gradual Optimism in Freight Market as Experts Predict Stabilization
Gradual Optimism in Freight Market as Experts Predict Stabilization After months of remaining at a low point, there's a glimmer of optimism from...
Fuel Prices on the Decline Across the Nation
The latest fuel report indicates a continued trend of decreasing gas and diesel prices across most regions. According to ProMiles.com, the national average...
Spot Rates Hit Highs and Remain Steady as Winter Sinks In
All equipment types experienced an increase in spot rates, with both dry van and refrigerated rates deviating from their usual January patterns. Refrigerated...
Critical Issues Report for Transportation Released by TRB
At the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, a comprehensive document titled Critical Issues in Transportation for 2024 and Beyond was introduced, outlining key...
FTR Reports Healthy Levels for Class 8 Tractor Orders
According to a recent FTR Transportation Intelligence (FTR) report, orders for Class 8 tractors have hit healthy, sustainable numbers in 2024. In December...
A Look Back onto Some What Happened in Trucking in 2023
In the opening of 2023, U.S. freight railroads appeared to be entering a period of stability, marked by the resolution of labor disputes...
Truck Orders Reach Numbers Not Seen in 13 Months
In the world of Class 8 trucks, November brought with it a surge of energy as preliminary net orders reached the noteworthy amount...
