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Swift founder, CEO Jerry Moyes retiring at 2016’s end
Swift Transportation’s Jerry Moyes, founder and CEO of the country’s largest truckload carrier, will retire at the end of 2016, the company announced this week. Richard Stocking, Swift’s President and COO, has been unanimously appointed by the Swift’s Board to assume the role as CEO.
September 9, 2016
Business
New Navistar partnership doesn’t necessarily spell end to old ones
This week, Volkswagen and Navistar consummated their long-rumored courtship when the German truck maker shelled out $265 million for an almost 17 percent ownership stake in the Lisle, Ill.-based maker of International trucks. With each red ink-stained passing quarter it seemed increasingly likely Navistar would forge a partnership or be swallowed outright, and Volkswagen has […]
September 8, 2016
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Fitzgerald Gliders confident its kits will meet Phase 2 emissions standards
Despite changes to how glider kits will be classified for emissions regulations compliance — and new standards coming to bear for glider kit builders — the glider industry will remain viable and intact, says Fitzgerald Glider Kits’ head of marketing Stu McLaughlin.
September 8, 2016
Business
Annual brake inspection blitz this week
CVSA says inspectors will be looking for “loose or missing parts, air or hydraulic fluid leaks, worn linings, pads, drums or rotors, and other faulty brake system components.”
September 8, 2016
CCJ Top 250
2016 CCJ Top 250: Despite revenue dips, 2015 was solid for country’s biggest fleets
Each year, CCJ ranks North America’s top 250 carriers by size, based on metrics like revenue, number of tractors and drivers and more. Here’s the list, along with analysis of conditions that drove change in the Top 250 rankings.
September 8, 2016
Business
Navistar quarterly loss widens as sales slide
Revenue in the quarter slid 18 percent to $2.1 billion thanks in part to soft industry conditions, primarily in the Class 8 market.
September 8, 2016
Business
Pegasus TransTech integrates Transflow Mobile app with TMW Systems
The new integration adds load and routing information from TMWSuite use by motor carriers to the Transflo mobile app used by their drivers.
September 7, 2016
Business
FreightorGator now sending dynamic LTL rates directly to shippers
The dynamic freight rates can now be delivered directly to FreightorGator’s spot LTL shippers to compare and book in real time.
September 7, 2016
Business
Several new freight-matching apps introduced at GATS
The apps perform similar to Uber’s ride-sharing idea: Shippers post loads, carriers post trucks and the system automatically matches shippers loads’ to carriers’ available capacity. Two apps introduced last week — and both aimed at the owner-operator market — do just that. Others offer a varied take on that idea.
September 7, 2016
Business
TruckerLine’s 20,000 driver network open for direct carrier recruiting
Carrier recruiters can now directly search TruckerLine’s network, browse resumes and receive background documentation with the driver’s approval.
September 7, 2016
Business
Bidding war breaks out over potential Haldex acquisition
Knorr-Bremse has now upped the ante to $570 million for the Swedish manufacturer.
September 7, 2016
Business
Mercedes-Benz Vans unveils intelligent, interconnected and electric van of the future
Wednesday, Mercedes-Benz Vans announced its adVANce initiative, which calls for – among other things – the development of a connected all-electric vehicle for last-mile delivery in urban and suburban environments.
September 7, 2016
Business
Proposed speed limiter rule published, comment period open for carriers
The DOT suggested three possible speeds for trucks to be governed to – 60 mph, 65 mph or 68 mph. Overall, the proposal offers little in the way of guidance toward what a final version of the rule could look like, and the DOT is mainly looking for feedback from the trucking industry and equipment manufacturers on the proposal.
September 7, 2016
Business
Diesel prices reverse course following recent jump
The average price of a gallon of on-highway diesel now stands at $2.407, marking the end of a two-week climb that saw fuel prices jump a total of nearly 10 cents.
September 6, 2016
Business
Truck orders last month beat expectations, was worst August for orders since 2010
Class 8 net orders for August hit 14,000 units, slightly above expectations.
September 6, 2016
Business
Meritor offering deep-drop option on MFS Front Axle Series
The new option includes deep axle drops of 4.76 and 5 inches.
September 6, 2016
Business
Congress to resume work on hours of service fix, CSA issues this fall
Hours of service rules face an uncertain and potentially more restrictive future, especially for truck operators who utilize a 34-hour hours restart regularly. Congress is set to take up the issue — again — this fall.
September 6, 2016
Business
Eaton reman clutches get higher torque ratings
Eaton has added three new higher torque-rated clutches to its aftermarket portfolio of remanufactured clutches.
September 6, 2016
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