29 Oct Werner Increases Net Income but Sees Lower Revenue in Q3 Werner Enterprises posted mixed results as profits increased on lower revenue during the third quarter, the company announced Oct. 28. Read more...
29 Oct Digital Wave Sweeps Over Tire Management Launching a digital tire management program in your fleet based on real-time information and predictive maintenance analytics is a good idea now because, for one thing, your competitors are likely to have one already and are benefiting from the results. Read more...
29 Oct Zeta, Now Tropical Storm, Leaves Trail of Blackouts Across South Tropical Storm Zeta is spinning across the U.S. South after walloping New Orleans, blacking out 1.9 million homes and businesses and leaving a trail of wreckage from Louisiana to North Carolina. Read more...
29 Oct Jobless Claims Decline More Than Forecast in Week Ending Oct. 24 Applications for U.S. state unemployment benefits fell more than forecast last week, suggesting the labor market remains on the path of gradual improvement — while still far from its pre-pandemic health. Read more...
29 Oct US Economy Expands at Record 33.1% Pace After COVID Plunge The U.S. economy bounced back with a record yet temporary surge of growth in the third quarter as businesses reopened and stimulus cash powered consumer spending — reversing much of the collapse stemming from coronavirus lockdowns. Read more...
28 Oct Louisiana Woman Pleads Guilty to Staging Truck Accident A participant in a ring that staged two accidents the same day with two tractor-trailers in New Orleans has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud. Read more...
28 Oct Ryder Reports Profit Increase; Record Set for Used Vehicle Sales in Q3 Ryder System Inc. reported net income rose and revenue dipped in the third quarter, as it noted used vehicles sales set a record. Read more...
28 Oct The Rise of the Warehouse Robot The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the decline of brick-and-mortar retail establishments and accelerated e-commerce, creating a massive logistical challenge for warehouse and distribution center operators. Read more...
28 Oct Fleets Need to Navigate Changing NOx Standards Industry experts noted the speed of emissions regulation changes during the session titled “EPA vs. CARB Regulations: What does this Mean for a Fleet in 2022 and Beyond” during American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition. Read more...
28 Oct COVID-19 Relief Aid Package Still in Negotiations Congressional leaders and the White House have yet to reconcile differences on COVID-19 emergency aid proposals. Read more...