Building a green Network
When the Virginia Port Authority began its Green Operators (GO) program, the livelihood of independent contractors who served the port in drayage operations
Europe sees truck registrations plummet
The economic doldrums have taken their toll on European commercial vehicle registrations. In the January-June period this year, registrations plummeted 37.2%, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Assn. (ACEA)
Diesel price climbs 3 cents
Diesel fuel prices increased slightly this week to reach $2.53/gal. nationwide. It is the first hike since June 29, when the average price completed a month-long rise to $2.61/gal.
Diesel fuel keeps on sliding
After reaching a summer high five weeks ago, the price of diesel continues to inch downward, falling for the fifth straight week to settle at $2.50/gal. A year ago at this time, it was $4.60
Early earnings reports don’t show much improvement
Earnings reports are starting to trickle in for trucking, with USA Truck and JB Hunt reporting lower second-quarter earnings for 2009 while Heartland Express posted a slight gain. Troubled giant YRC Worldwide is expected to report its earnings at the end of the month.
Class 5-7 truck sales to drop 44% this year
The economy is taking its toll on the North American medium-duty truck market. For starters, General Motors announced at the beginning of June it would shut down its medium-duty business—effectively withdrawing around 22,000 Class 5-7 trucks out of the market each year
New name, free edition for Borg Fleet software
A new name and a free starter edition for small fleets are helping BorgSolutions market its Borg Fleet web-based software solution, which includes “artificial intelligence” to help with maintenance, the company said
Lawyer for CANACAR: U.S.-Mexico border should be open to all truckers
Despite the escalation in rhetoric over the cross-border trucking debate, a lawyer for the National Chamber of Autotransporte de Carga (CANACAR), the Mexico’s trucking lobby, told Fleet Owner that a compromise is still possible to avoid further damage to the U.S.-Mexican trade relationship
Super-light trucks are coming
Engineers for years have searched for ways to reduce weight in vehicles of all types. The most success has been had in the airline and space industry, where lightweight materials are common. For example, Volvo Aero has taken advantage of these technologies in its aircraft engine components. Now, those same technologies may be opening doors for super-light trucks of the future
Diesel fuel prices climbing fast
Diesel prices have shot up in recent weeks, including a 15-cent jump this week, but one expert doesn't believe we're in for another summer of record prices
Trucking embraces technology
A new report by Frost & Sullivan suggested that last year's dramatic rise in diesel prices has brought "about tectonic changes in the priorities of the trucking industry."
