The average marginal cost per mile incurred by motor carriers in 2018 increased 7.7% to $1.82.
November 4, 2019
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), Arlington, Va., released the findings of its 2019 update to “An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking.”
The medium and heavy commercial vehicle (M&HCV) segment has shown tremendous growth in terms of production in recent years.
October 31, 2019
The truck refrigeration unit market is projected to reach $15 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 5.21%, according to a report published by MarketsandMarkets, New York.
Webasto North America, Fenton, Mich., introduced its new Thermo Top Evo coolant heater, which operates directly from diesel fuel drawn from the vehicle’s primary fuel tank.
The concept of truck platooning holds a great potential to make the road transport efficient, cleaner and safer in the coming future.
October 29, 2019
The global truck platooning market size was valued at $500.9 million in 2017, and is projected to reach $4590.3 million by 2025, registering a CAGR of 32.4% from 2018 to 2025, according to research published by Allied Market Research, Portland, Ore.
For the third year in a row, driver shortage is the top-ranked issue for trucking fleets.
October 7, 2019
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), Marietta, Ga., unveiled its annual Top Industry Issues report, which includes the list of the Top 10 critical issues facing the North American trucking industry.
Thermo King, Minneapolis, revealed the ConnectedSuite platform, a complete package of Thermo King technology for a fleet’s connected assets that provides crucial information in real-time.
The purchase of Royal expands Spartan Motors' manufacturing operations into Southern California, Northern California, and additional West Coast markets, advancing its U.S. footprint strategy.
September 10, 2019
Spartan Motors, Inc., Charlotte, Mich., purchased Royal Truck Body, a Carson, Calif.-based designer, manufacturer and installer of service truck bodies and accessories.
ATRI’s analysis found that across the 4-year period, detention frequency and length increased, with negative impacts on driver productivity, regulatory compliance and compensation.
September 4, 2019
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), Arlington, Va., released the results of a new analysis on the safety and productivity impacts of truck driver detention at customer facilities.