Heartland Founder Russ Gerdin Dies at 70
Russell Gerdin, the founder and longtime time chairman and CEO of Heartland Express, passed away Friday, Oct. 15. He was 70.
Heartland Founder Russ Gerdin Dies at 70
Russell Gerdin, the founder and longtime time chairman and CEO of Heartland Express, passed away Friday, Oct. 15. He was 70.
Internet Truckstop to give flight to TCA’s Highway Angel Program
The Truckload Carriers Association’s already successful Highway Angel program will soon soar to new heights, thanks to the generosity of a new sponsor, Internet Truckstop.
Don’t let current uncertainty divert your attention from future opportunity, ATA’s Graves advises
GRAPEVINE, Texas — Motor carrier executives grappling with the current economic uncertainty need to be careful not to miss out on the opportunities that lie ahead, warned American Trucking Associations president and CEO Bill Graves in his… [Full S…
Agricultural & Food Transporters Conference Hires Samson as Executive Director
The Agricultural and Food Transporters Conference of American Trucking Associations has hired veteran agricultural lobbyist Jon Samson as its new executive director.
Detroit Diesel Renamed Detroit to Include All Powertrain Components
Daimler Trucks North America is dropping “Diesel” from the venerable Detroit Diesel name, leaving the brand free to include other powertrain components and perhaps other types of engines.
Vipar, Meritor partner to offer 3PL service to suppliers
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. — Vipar Heavy Duty has announced a new program with Meritor Aftermarket Services that will offer third party logistics (3PL) services to Vipar’s supplier community. Under the agreement, Vipar will work with Meritor’s… [Full S…
Great Dane’s Jim Pines steps down as executive vice-president
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Jim Pines, executive vice-president of sales and operations at Great Dane Trailers, will step down from his role at the end of 2011 in order to devote his full attention to personal and family business concerns, the company… [Full St…
Capital Partners acquires tarping systems manufacturer Roll-Rite
ALGER, Mich. — Automated tarping systems manufacturer Roll-Rite has been acquired by Capital Partners, a private investment firm located in Greenwich, Conn., in conjunction with minority partners Argosy Capital and management. [Full Story]
Three Cheers and a Tiger for the Convoy Drivers
There’s something in a convoy of trucks that seems to stir a driver’s imagination. It’s being a part of something. A cog in something turning, as the Woodstock song goes. The convoys I’m referring to are the various fund-raising convoys that take pla…