FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index rebounds in April to best reading since September 2020
FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) rebounded in April to a reading of -1.7 after shippers experienced the toughest conditions on record in March. The April SCI is the best since September 2022. Shippers found some relief in April from more stable diesel prices coupled with less challenging capacity utilization and freight rates resulting in much
ConMet receives Navistar Supplier Excellence award
ConMet recently announced its recognition for a Supplier Excellence award of Navistar, a commercial transportation solutions provider with a vision to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility. ConMet was awarded Navistar’s Gold Performance award, which recognizes excellence across quality, delivery, cost and continuous improvement. The 2022 Navistar Supplier Excellence Awards recognize suppliers from all around the
Trucker Path offers driver app to fleets
Trucker Path has recently announced that fleets of any size can now equip their drivers with their own customized version of its Trucker Path app. Trucker Path for Fleets offers the ability to private label the app with company branding. In addition to offering fleets the app with company branding, Trucker Path for Fleets includes automated app
Mitchell 1 assesses top technicians at the Arkansas Trucking Association’s Return of Champions event
Mitchell 1 joined the Arkansas Trucking Association in their return to an in-person trucking championship that brought together 108 of the best drivers and 50 of the top technicians in the state. Mitchell 1 operated the Service Information Skills station at ATA Return of Champions event, held June 23-25 in Rodgers, AR, which tests competitors
Prelim N. A. Class 8 net orders show modest gain in June
FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 net orders for June rose modestly m/m to 15,000 units. Orders continue to be subdued, as 2023 build slots remain restricted due to limited visibility into future conditions surrounding material costs and lead times. June activity was up 13% from May and down 36% y/y. Class 8 orders
Sensata Technologies develops Bluetooth Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Sensata Technologies announced it has developed a new Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) for vehicle OEMs. Sensata’s new BLE TPMS leverages its tire pressure monitoring sensors by replacing the ultra-high frequency (UHF) radio with BLE radio to enable two-way communication. These new BLE TPMS solutions are available in both clamp-in and snap-in configurations, are
Kit Masters announces new national sales manager
Kit Masters recently announced that Kate Diecks has become the new National Sales Manager. After several years with Kit Masters, as the Eastern Regional Manager, Kate will now lead the way for Kit Masters into the next generation as the National Sales Manager. Kate’s leadership skills and depth of knowledge in the Heavy Duty Truck
Noregon announces latest enrollments in education program
Noregon has recently announced new enrollments in its education program. Noregon’s Education Program is a free service for diesel programs that gives institutions and its students training resources and access to the leading diagnostic and repair applications they will use in their careers. The following schools recently enrolled in the Education Program: Valley Career and
Lightning eMotors repowers vehicles for zero-emission shuttle services
Lightning eMotors, a provider of zero emissions medium duty commercial vehicles and electric vehicle technology, is giving old gasoline and diesel vehicles a second zero-emissions life by repowering a variety of passenger transit vehicles for shuttle service providers to some of the leading tech companies located throughout Silicon Valley. The all-electric vehicles include Class 3
Focus on tire pressure to save tires, time and money at the pump
You’ve seen it in the headlines and all over social media: The price of diesel is climbing. Now, more than ever, it’s important to make every penny count by being sure there is nothing negatively impacting your truck’s fuel economy. Underinflated tires are among one of the most common reasons for insufficient gas mileage and
Truckstop.com survey reveals transportation industry challenges, opportunities
Truckstop.com took a pulse on what carriers are experiencing, revealing significant challenges and opportunities in the transportation industry. According to a survey conducted by Truckstop.com, carriers are currently faced with many challenges on the road, so much so that, according to Truckstop.com survey findings, over half (51%) of carriers polled are looking to change jobs in
Monthly Leasing and Finance Index new business volume up 16% y/y, down 10% m/m
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new business volume for May was $9.4 billion, up 16 percent year-over-year from new business volume in May 2021. Volume was down 10 percent from
