Germany Fines VW $1.18B for Diesel Cheating
Volkswagen AG has been fined $1.18 billion (1 billion euros) by public prosecutors in Germany over diesel emissions cheating in approximately 10.7 million vehicles.
Supreme Court Nixes J.B. Hunt Appeal on Driver Break Lawsuit
By declining to hear a review of J.B. Hunt’s appeal to overturn a lower court ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed a class action lawsuit filed by truck drivers against the motor carrier over meal and rest break rules to go forward. The lawsuit i…
Bendix Names New Top Exec as Bracht Steps Down
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has appointed Michael J. Hawthorne as its new president and CEO as well as a member of the executive board, succeeding Berend Bracht who is stepping down to take a role outside of the company.
CTA calls for crackdown on ‘non-compliant’ carriers
TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling for a government crackdown on “non-compliant” carriers, following news that those behind a company involved in the crash that killed 16 Humboldt Broncos are again working in the industry. …
TEC Equipment to Open 13th California Dealership
TEC Equipment has broken ground on a new full-service heavy-duty truck dealership in Dixon, Calif., scheduled to open in Fall 2019.
Senate Bill Aims to Repeal Federal Excise Tax on Heavy-Duty Trucks and Trailers
A bill introduced in the Senate on June 12 is the latest attempt to repeal the 12% federal excise tax (FET) on the sale of heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
FMCSA to Offer Public Forum on Automated Tech Regulation and Integration
A public listening session will be held for the government to get information on issues related to the design, development, testing, and integration of automated commercial vehicles on the nation’s highways.
Retread Interest Group to Lobby Washington Against Chinese Tires
Retread Instead is taking its message of the economic benefits of retreading over buying cheap Chinese tires to Washington DC at the Tire Industry Association sponsored lobby day on June 20.
BlackBerry Partners With Insurance Company to Integrate Asset Tracking Data
BlackBerry has partnered with DMC Insurance to develop insurance solutions that use vehicle data to help trucking companies improve operations, increase safety, and manage the cost of risk.
Today’s shippers want it all
Shippers’ needs and priorities today are no longer what they were before. The digital landscape in which we currently find ourselves is one that’s constantly reacting to emerging technology and new advances. As end customers, shippers have begun t…