Auction rates in the current global supply shortage are always interesting to check. With new trucks having a hard time staying on the lot, the industry turns to used vehicles to fulfill asset needs. J.D. Valuation Services has the numbers.March 2022 NumbersFor all years except the most recent listed, 2020, prices decreased.Model Year 2021: No […]
If you have been following trucking industry news for the past year, you might be familiar with the term “global supply chain shortage.” Simply put, it has been plastered on articles across the internet, including our own. However, March 2022’s trailer sales have bucked this trend. FTR and ACT Research have the numbers.March 2022 NumbersACT […]
Finding the best place to shop for bulldozers can be difficult. There are many options out there, but we have gathered a list of the top 5 websites to visit for your heavy equipment needs. Whether it’s a John Deere bulldozer, a Komatsu bulldozer, or a Cat bulldozer that you’re looking for, you’ll be sure […]
The versatility and moveability of backhoes make them extremely popular within the construction equipment market, but finding the right backhoe for your job site can often be challenging. There are a number of factors to take into account, including fuel efficiency, job site terrain, and type of job, ranging from construction to small-scale landscaping jobs. […]
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has announced that a State of Emergency exists within the Bluegrass State, and is lifting trucking regulations regarding just that to provide aid to needy citizens.DetailsThe declaration cites a need due to:TornadoesSevere thunderstormsFlash floodsDamaging windsAs a direct result of the nasty weather, the governor is suspending some hours-of-service regulations and regulations […]
ACT Research and FTR will often vary their estimates for truck sales by a difference of a few hundred each month, with the correct answer presumably somewhere in the middle. With recent events in the trucking industry, their jobs have become significantly easier. This is evident by the numbers the two organizations have found for […]
Approximately a week after Governor Greg Abbott initiated increased scrutiny inspections at the border between Texas and Mexico, he has reneged the order at the border. The inspections will still take place, just with a more efficient method than using state troopers placed at the border and forming a queue.DetailsGovernor Greg Abbott first lifted the […]
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With Meera Joshi departing to work back in New York City, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is once again in need of someone to lead it. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttgieg had suggested one of his closest assistants, Robin Hutcheson, for the job. Now, Biden has officially nominated her for the position.DetailsBefore working […]
It seems the global supply chain is always in the news these days. Whether it is a backlog of cargo carriers at the Los Angeles/Long Beach ports, vaccination requirements at the US-Canadian border, or the latest development happening at the border of Texas and Mexico. Governor Greg Abbott has recently announced efforts to increase inspection […]
How is that for a name?It is no surprise to anyone that supply chain problems are causing shortages in the economy. The House of Representatives is hoping to help remedy this through the power of tax incentives, namely the Strengthening Supply Chains Through Truck Driver Incentives (SSCTTDI) Act.DetailsWere SSCTTDI to be signed into law, it […]
We have written at great length about how a better method to resolve air pollution would be to enact regulations that peter out older engines rather than forcing new engines to continuously provide breakthroughs in efficiency, and it seems that California may be doing just that. Details The California Air Resources Board (CARB) enacted a […]
Finding the best place to shop for excavators can be difficult. There are many options out there, but we have gathered a list of the top 6 websites to visit for your heavy equipment needs. Whether it’s a Cat excavator, a Volvo excavator, or a Komatsu excavator you’re looking for, you’ll be sure to find […]
It is safe to say we live in unprecedented times. Coronavirus, supply chain shortages, the war over in the Ukraine, and oil shortages. With all of the inane things we have experienced since the start of the decade, hopefully the changes in freight rates will seem less crazy in comparison.March 2022 NumbersAccording to DAT:Dry van […]
Unlike truck orders for the same period of time, trailer production still has room in the backlog for orders, and as such orders were higher than production in February. ACT Research and FTR have the numbers.February 2022 NumbersAct Research says that 26,500 trailers were ordered in February 2022, and FTR says that the backlog grew […]
Finding the best place to shop for backhoes can be difficult. There are many options out there, but we have gathered a list of the top 6 websites to visit for your heavy equipment needs. Whether it’s a Cat backhoe, a John Deere backhoe, or a JCB backhoe you’re looking for, you’ll be sure to […]
It should be no surprise to anyone at this point that gas and diesel prices are at historic highs, due in part to the Ukraine-Russian conflict and the resulting oil embargo. With people across the country struggling to pay the new prices, the Biden Administration has announced that it will be adding its own supply […]
Considered the ‘swiss army knife of construction equipment, backhoes are small excavation machines. They feature a digging bucket at the end of a two-part articulated arm jointed arm. Many also feature a front loader attachment on the backside. The name refers to the bucket used to pull dirt back before lifting and moving it. Commonly […]
April 1st is usually a time of good fun and pranks, but the trucking industry lost one of its greatest legends that day.William “Bill” Fries Jr., known in the trucking industry under his stage name C.W. McCall, has been reported as passing away in his Ouray, Colorado home at age 93 on the first day […]
A little inflation of around 2% is a good thing; such inflation encourages people to actually use their money rather than hide it under a mattress. Inflation rates above 9 percent, however, are a little more worrisome. The DOT’s recent final rule is a strong example of why.DetailsThe Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements […]
