industry update Archives

07/20/2017

Making Insights Actionable: Truckstop.com Welcomes Noël Perry to the Team

When Truckstop.com began its hunt for its chief economist role last fall, one name rose the top of the list: Noël Perry. “We’ve had a long relationship with Noël,” said Truckstop.com CEO Paris Cole, “He’s been a keynote speaker at our user conference, he’s provided us with industry insights, and he’s a managing partner with

05/15/2017

Nikola May Change the Way It Leases Trucks

To keep you looped into the trucking industry, we’re sharing all things transportation, from maritime to infrastructure and other newsworthy material. Electric Vehicles and Emissions News Nikola, which introduced its 1,000 hp electric vehicle on Dec. 1, might be changing the way it is going to lease its vehicles. In a recent letter sent to

04/25/2017

Commercial Vehicles May Have a New Look

New Commercial Vehicles Come to Market International and Volvo are introducing new tractors to the market. Citing hauls are getting shorter in length, both opted to introduce regional vehicles. These tractors do not have a sleeper and are meant for the new age driver who wants to spend more time at home and less time