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6 days ago · Trucking Life; Industry leaders insist mentorship and developing drivers’ skills key to retention October 29, 2024. While gaps in the mandatory entry-level training (MELT) program may leave many new drivers unprepared for real-world challenges, panelists said during the annual Fleet Safety Council conference that these shortcomings…
Todays Trucking Archives - Truck News
Mar 1, 2024 · Browse the past issues of Todays Trucking, a Canadian trucking magazine that covers news, trends, and technology in the industry. Find articles on topics such as emissions, ELDs, electric vehicles, and more.
ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Growth slowly returning to for …
4 days ago · Additional states are set to remove CDLs from drivers who’ve tested positive for drugs or alcohol under the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse in the U.S. this month, which could provide a meaningful reduction in capacity, ACT Research notes. It also reports growth is slowly returning to the for-hire ...
Economic Trucking Trends: Less Class 8 demand, lower used
Jan 5, 2024 · ACT Research reports used Class 8 truck prices fell 6% on the month to US$59,300. “Less-than-expected declines in August, September, and October may have been an early Christmas present.
ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: ‘Cautious optimism’ returning, Q3 …
Oct 28, 2024 · Trucking conditions continue to improve, according to FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index. That’s largely driven by falling diesel prices, as freight conditions remain tough. Motive notes there is cautious optimism returning to the market and carriers should be buoyed by a strong holiday shipping ...
ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Slow recovery continues, but …
Aug 26, 2024 · Cancellations remained elevated, at more than 30% for the third straight month, FTR reported. “FTR believes that some fleets may be prioritizing capital expenditures on new power units over investing in new trailer equipment, possibly due to reduced profitability or shifts in trade cycles,” reasoned Dan Moyer, senior analyst, commercial vehicles with FTR.
Economic Trucking Trends: More ‘rough sledding’ ahead, trailer …
Dec 22, 2023 · The trucking industry faces a challenging freight market, falling diesel prices, and excessive capacity expansion, according to the latest data and analysis. Trailer orders plunged, tonnage dipped, and spot rates were weak, but flatbed and …
Economic Trucking Trends: More signs of an improving market for ...
Jan 26, 2024 · FTR maintains a “modestly negative” outlook for trucking conditions through late 2024. “Unfortunately for carriers, November’s market conditions likely were the least unfavorable that they will be through at least the first half of this year barring another sustained slide in diesel prices,” said Avery Vise, FTR’s vice-president of trucking.
The Top 10 trucking innovations of 2023 - Truck News
Dec 14, 2023 · From electric motors to wireless charging, from smart fifth wheels to tire inflation sensors, the trucking industry saw many technological advances in 2023. Here are the top 10 innovations that caught our eye and could help decarbonize and improve trucking operations.