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BusinessEquipment

Ford Sales Jump in June on Gains for F-Series Pickups

Ford Motor Co. sales jumped 31.5% in June thanks to big gains from its top-selling pickup truck line, including the electric F-150 Lightning.

July 5, 2022
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Gasoline Market Is Starting to Cool Down

It’s been a tailwind for oil prices for most of this year, but the previously booming U.S. gasoline market is showing a few signs of cooling off.

July 5, 2022
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Tesla Pauses Plant Production

A German plant reportedly will take a break this month, in addition to two model lines in Shanghai, Bloomberg reported.

July 5, 2022
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Florida Seeks to Add Truck Parking Near Miami

Florida is exploring project delivery options in an $18 million plan to add 135 truck parking spaces in a new truck travel center near the Golden Glades interchange and close to Miami.

July 5, 2022
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Logistics Gauge Shows Economy Downshifting Into Second Half

An indicator of U.S. supply chain pressure fell to the lowest level in two years, as a sharp drop in transportation costs underscores the slowdown in the nation’s economy heading into the second half of the year.

July 5, 2022
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

West Coast Dockworkers Extend Labor Talks

The union representing about 22,000 West Coast dockworkers and their employers will continue negotiations for a new labor contract past the July 1 expiration of their current pact and said the ports — among them the U.S.’s busiest — will keep functioning.

July 1, 2022
BusinessEquipment

Bridgestone Increases Prices for Bandag Products in US, Canada

Bridgestone will increase prices up to 15% on tread, cushion and some ancillary items from its subsidiary Bandag Inc., the tire company announced July 1.

July 1, 2022
BusinessFuel

5 tips to recruit and retain top technician diesel talent

The growing shortage of technicians serving the trucking industry is a critical problem for fleet maintenance managers. But you can keep your fleet on the road and retain great talent with these tips from George Arrants and the ASE Foundation. Download the tip sheet here.

July 1, 2022
BusinessEquipment

The Ultimate Guide to Upgrading Your Fleet Maintenance Strategy

How are fleet managers creating efficient maintenance strategies, while overcoming the rising challenge of data overload? Download Pitstop’s starter guide to learn how to move away from outdated strategies and spreadsheets to an upgraded predictive maintenance solution today.

July 1, 2022
BusinessEquipment

Safer, Cleaner Power For Your Reefer

Anti-idling regulations for reefers are becoming increasingly important in heavy-duty trucking. In an industry that uses high-voltage power, it can be challenging to find solutions that protect personnel, property, and the environment.

July 1, 2022

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