Volvo Trucks recently expanded its network of leasing locations in the United States and Canada to include 10 new sites. Volvo Truck Leasing System is an association of independent Volvo Trucks dealerships throughout North America that provides full-service leasing, short- or long-term rental and service contracts to its customers. The new locations include: · Advantage […]
Spot market freight volumes reported by the DAT North American Freight Index rose 0.4% in August compared to July. Freight typically peaks on the spot market in June, but this year the robust volumes continued through the entire summer. Month-over-month, load availability increased 3.1% for vans and 3.8% for refrigerated (“reefer”) trailers while flatbed load […]
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R), a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, has announced that it will serve as a general sponsor of the Green Fleet Conference & Expo October 1-2, 2013, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Ariz. The conference provides an expert resource for vehicle and truck fleet professionals to […]
The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world’s largest general use airport car rental brand, has announced the expansion of its Dream Cars with the introduction of the all-electric Tesla Model S in the U.S. With the expansion, consumers in select markets are now able to rent both the Tesla Model S and Tesla Roadster, along […]
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: QTWW), a global leader in natural gas storage systems, integration and vehicle system technologies, today announced a record $9.3 million production contract for delivery of Q-Lite™ CNG storage tanks for heavy-duty truck applications. “This record production contract for Quantum reflects the accelerated growth in the industry and is […]
The Volvo Group on September 24th celebrated the grand opening of the Family First Medical Center & Pharmacy at its Hagerstown, Md. powertrain development and production facility. The first-class medical center, available to all Volvo Hagerstown-based employees and dependents enrolled in Volvo medical insurance plans, offers a convenient and innovative healthcare management option within the […]
