09 Nov Editorial: Trucking Is 'Tightening Up' in 2018 “Tighten Up” is the title of a catchy 1960s ditty by Archie Bell & The Drells from Houston, Texas. It’s also an apt description of the atmosphere in the trucking industry heading into 2018. Read more...
09 Nov Coming Nov. 17: LiveOnWeb's 'Powering the Trucks of Tomorrow' Our Nov. 17 LiveOnWeb program takes a look at fuel efficiency and cost-savings gains that cleaner-running diesel and natural gas promise, as well as the intriguing potential that electric offers, even for Class 8 trucks. Read more...
09 Nov Filings for Jobless Benefits Show Steady Job Market Even with an increase last week, the level of U.S. filings for unemployment benefits indicates steady demand for workers, Labor Department figures showed Nov. 9. The average number of applications filed over the past month was the lowest in 44 years. Read more...
09 Nov Private Financing Tool Rejected in House Tax Bill Tax breaks designed to help the private sector finance infrastructure projects were not included in a Republican tax overhaul bill President Donald Trump would consider by the end of the year. Read more...
09 Nov Women’s Workplace Initiatives: Start Small, Include Many, Network Finds KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Women looking to establish initiatives that engage other women in the workplace should start small and involve all sectors of their organization, from the human resources department to executives, according to Erin Luke, fleet sales administration manager at Peterbilt Motors Co. Read more...
09 Nov EPA Issues Proposed Rule to Repeal Regulation of Glider Kits The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Nov. 9 issued a proposed rule to repeal the Obama administration’s Medium- and Heavy-Duty Truck Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas Emission and Fuel Efficiency Standards for the glider industry. Read more...
09 Nov Women’s Workplace Initiatives: Start Small, Include Many, Peterbilt Finds KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Women looking to establish initiatives that engage other women in the workplace should start small and involve all sectors of their organization, from the human resources department to executives, according to Erin Luke, fleet sales administration manager at Peterbilt Motors Co. Read more...
09 Nov Consumer Comfort Stays High in Positive Sign for Economy Americans’ confidence was little changed last week from elevated levels, underpinned by optimism about the buying climate and the economy, Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index figures showed Nov. 9. Read more...
09 Nov Contract Rates Going Up in 2018 as Carriers Gain Strength A confluence of historic trends and external events are impacting 2018 contract rate discussions that traditionally begin this time of year among carriers, shippers, logistics houses and consultants. Read more...
09 Nov ATRI Recommends Federal Fuel Tax Increase The American Transportation Research Institute has determined that a federal fuel tax increase is the best option for achieving a large-scale infrastructure program. Read more...