Trump Appointee Sworn In as NTSB Chairman
Robert L. Sumwalt III was sworn in as the National Transportation Safety Board’s 14th chairman for a two-year term – a position nominated by President Trump.
Daimler Makes Changes to Marketing, Communications Leadership
Daimler Trucks North America has officially announced two key transitions in the senior leadership in marketing and communications.
PeopleNet registers ELD with FMCSA
Company Product Vice President Eric Witty, speaking at the company’s user conference emphasized PeopleNet’s status as a “pioneer” in e-logs. He also didn’t completely rule out the potential success of the ELD Extension Act of 2017 — though he believes…
DTNA makes leadership changes in marketing, communications
PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced two key appointments today, with spokesman David Giroux moving up into the newly created position of director of channel marketing. Giroux will lead the development and implementation of all Freightliner and…
Cummins appoints new head of U.S. diversity initiative
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Lori Thompson has been tasked with leading Cummins’ U.S. diversity initiatives, as well as continue to lead the overall marketing function in her new role in the company’s operating team. “Diversity continues to be an integral value…
Automotive Supply Chain at Issue Under NAFTA Talks Slated to Begin This Week
Trucking and logistics interests are keeping a close eye on talks to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement begin this week – particularly those involved in the automotive industry.
History Channel’s ‘Ice Road Truckers’ to return later this month
This will mark the first new season for the show since Darrell Ward’s death last August in a small plane crash in Montana. Ward joined the show in Season 6 and quickly became a fan favorite. The preview trailer for Season 11 is eerily narrated by Ward.
ELDs’ weak links, redux
How the DC Transport fleet solved the issued of dropped Bluetooth connections between the ECM plug-in device and operators’ busy smartphones — dedicated tablets for logs.
PeopleNet, TMW execs talk on-demand economy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The on-demand economy is here, and transportation businesses must become increasingly interconnected to keep pace with an ever-changing market. This was the message delivered to a large audience of fleet professionals, third-party logistics providers, freight brokers and…
Eaton-Cummins JV offers new SmartAdvantage offering
GALESBURG, Mich. – Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies has added a new downsped overdrive model to its SmartAdvantage powertrain lineup. The 1,550/1,850 lb.-ft. torque rating is compatible with rear axle ratings down to 2.47, enabling cruise speeds as low as…