Southern California Mayors Aim for Zero Emissions at Ports
The mayors of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California, are aiming for zero emissions at the ports or Los Angeles and Long Beach by 2035 as part of their commitment to adopting the Paris Climate Agreement goals in their cities.
Port Strike Highlights Pay, Emissions Regulation Struggles
Southern California truck drivers and warehouse workers who serve the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach once again went on strike on June 19, protesting poor wages and labor practices.
Hungary trucker Waberer launches Budapest IPO
Waberer operates a fleet of around 3,500 trucks. Photo credit: Shutterstock
LONDON — Waberer’s International, a Hungarian trucking and logistics company, launched an initial public offering on the Budapest stock exchange, with part of the proceeds being used to finance the acquisition of Polish trucker Link.
The IPO, which is the biggest…
Overdrive announces Trucker Talent Search finalists
The singing contest finals, emceed by trucker and recording artist Tony Justice, will be held on Aug. 25 at The Great American Trucking Show in Dallas.
Huayi Tire Canada names eastern region sales manager
MARKHAM, Ont. – Huayi Tire Canada (HTC), distributor of Double Coin tires and associated brands, has named Robert Vetter its new east region fleet sales manager. Vetter brings nearly 50 years of tire industry experience to the role, the company…
UPS to slap surcharges on holiday peak shipments
“Free shipping” for online orders won’t be so free this fall. UPS said Monday it would introduce peak season surcharges for packages and heavier items that take effect during its busiest weeks in November and December, especially Dec. 17 through Dec. 23.
The surcharges will raise the cost of moving goods…
Pirelli truck tire brand has new North American leader
ROME, Ga. – Alex Vitale has been named CEO of TP Commercial Solutions’ North America operations. The company, which produces Pirelli brand commercial truck tires, says Vitale brings more than 20 years of global tire industry experience to the position…
Polaris founder Larry Cox passes away
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Polaris Transportation Group founder and president Larry Cox passed away June 14, at the age of 71. The company announced his passing on its website. “Larry started Polaris in 1994 with very little money and an abundance…
Accuride to acquire European steel wheel maker
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Accuride has announced an agreement to acquire steel wheel supplier Mefro Wheels. Mefro is headquartered in Solingen, Germany, and supplies the European and Asian markets through manufacturing operations in Germany, France, Turkey, Russia, and China. “The strategic…
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