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Update: March Trailer Orders Continue Year-Over-Year Declines

According to ACT Research, U.S. trailer orders for March declined 19% to 13,600 units from 16,800 in the prior-year period, and fell 33.7% from the preliminary total of 20,500 units ordered in February. 

April 25, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Report: Drug Clearinghouse Creates Advantages, Challenges for Industry

On Nov. 18, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will start notifying state licensing agencies when a driver licensed in a state is newly prohibited in the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

April 18, 2024
Government, Business

Update: Biden Pledges Federal Funds for Baltimore Bridge Rehabilitation

Congressional transportation leaders are expressing support for approving emergency assistance to rebuild a bridge and adjoining infrastructure after the recent collapse at the Port of Baltimore.

April 15, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Update: Norfolk Southern to Pay $600M Settlement Over Derailment

Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million in a class-action lawsuit settlement related to a fiery train derailment in February 2023.

April 11, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Update: Class 8 Truck Orders End Two-Month Positive Streak

ACT Research data showed orders declined 9.9% to 17,300 units from 19,200 during the same time in 2023. Story by Connor Wolf.  

April 8, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Update: US Traffic Deaths Decline by 3.6% in 2023

U.S. traffic deaths fell 3.6% last year despite an increase in miles travelled, according to new estimates by NHTSA. Still, almost 41,000 people were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes on the nation’s roadways in 2023.

April 2, 2024
Business

Update: Used Truck Sales in February Increase 23% Over Last Year

Used Class 8 truck sales in February increased 23.3% compared with the same period the prior year, ACT Research reported. 

March 29, 2024
Business, Logistics, Breaking News

Update: Federal Funds to Finance Baltimore Bridge Reconstruction

Secretary Buttigieg revealed the U.S. Department of Transportation is processing a quick release transportation emergency grant to Maryland for the reconstruction of Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, which is causing supply chain disruptions since it was struck by a cargo ship.  

March 28, 2024
Business, Technology

60 Seconds: Demand for Electric Power Takeoff Systems Is Growing

An ePTO will run “anything that goes on with the truck’s ignition key except the engine,” says Viatec Inc. CEO Mark Ferri, such as lights, air conditioning, powered accessories (like windows and seats), computers, hand tool chargers and communications equipment. 

March 22, 2024
Business, Technology

Chairman Profile: Schuier Carries on Family Tradition In Trucking

Newly elected Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Chairman Amanda Schuier said her primary goal is to get TMC members more engaged with the council.

March 7, 2024