Category: Equipment

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Decreased 2.1% in September

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Decreased 2.1% in September

| October 22, 2024

Index Fell 0.9% from September 2023 American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 2.1% in September after rising 1.7% in August. In September, the index equaled 113.2 (2015=100) compared with 115.6 in August. “After increasing a total of 2.1% in July and August, tonnage fell by that amount in September,” said ATA Chief […]

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Pacific Track PT40 Telematics Box Certified as CARB Clean Truck Check “Continuously Connected Device”

Pacific Track PT40 Telematics Box Certified as CARB Clean Truck Check “Continuously Connected Device”

| October 22, 2024

Company achieves industry’s first dual J1939/J1979 certification and first 3-in-1 telematics + ELD + CARB Clean Truck Check solution Pacific Track, a leading provider of hardware devices and related technologies to the telematics and ELD (electronic logging device) industries, announced today that its PT40 product is the first and currently only device to receive both […]

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OOIDA Applauds USDOT Investments in Truck Parking

OOIDA Applauds USDOT Investments in Truck Parking

| October 22, 2024

The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced more than $30 million to address the national truck parking crisis US Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced more than $30 million to address the national truck parking crisis. It’s a chronic issue that endangers both truck drivers and the traveling public. Please see our below statement and supporting […]

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Uber Freight Expands Cross-Border Logistics Leadership and Footprint to Meet Demand in Mexico

Uber Freight Expands Cross-Border Logistics Leadership and Footprint to Meet Demand in Mexico

| October 22, 2024

Uber Freight achieves 77% growth in cross-border new business production, managing 2,000+ daily shipments and processing 25,000+ monthly customs entries Uber Freight, end-to-end enterprise suite powering intelligent logistics, announced a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to support shippers in Mexico, achieving $750 million in Freight Under Management (FUM). This success underscores the company’s strategic […]

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Spot Market Insights: Spot Rates Rise for All Equipment Types in the Latest Week

Spot Market Insights: Spot Rates Rise for All Equipment Types in the Latest Week

| October 21, 2024

Dry van spot rates increased for a fourth straight week for the first time since May 2021 Data from Truckstop and FTR Transportation Intelligence for the week ended October 18 showed a stronger market in rates and volume. Regional data implies strength from more factors than just relief and recovery from Hurricane Milton and perhaps […]

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Ryder Announces 27th Annual Carrier Quality Award Winners

Ryder Announces 27th Annual Carrier Quality Award Winners

| October 21, 2024

Ryder honors 13 carriers for service quality and operational excellence. Metrics include on-time performance, customer service, economic value, and innovation Ryder System announced its top carrier selections for the 27th Annual Ryder Carrier Quality Awards. The award program recognizes United States and Canada carriers for service quality and operational excellence based on a variety of […]

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