Griswold Joins MacKay as Director of Market Strategy, Sales
Kenneth D. Griswold has joined MacKay & Company as the director of market strategy and sales for the Chicago-based management consulting and market research firm.
‘Over the Top’ Under the Microscope
It’s called Over the Top for crying out loud; if ever the writing was on the wall. However, there is something about this spectacular failed attempt to take the sport of armwrestling mainstream that continues to delight and inspire this writer and the other hosts of the Junkfood Cinema podcast.
Natural Gas Truck Sales Facing Headwinds
The natural gas truck market had a strong start to 2017 but it faces increased competition from traditional fuels, electric, and hybrid-electric options.
Earnings Watch: Heartland First Quarter Profit Slips 2.4%
First quarter earnings for trucking company Heartland Express Inc. edged lower from the same time a year ago as revenue posted a significant decline, according to figures released Friday by the company.
Transfer Flow Offers 60-Gallon Fuel Tank for Ford Trucks
Transfer Flow released an aftermarket replacement fuel tank for the 2017 Ford F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty short bed, crew cab diesel trucks.
Economic Watch: Conditions Not as Bad as Recent Hard Numbers Suggest
There are good indications the U.S. economy will further strengthen following recent reports that conditions slowed a bit in the first quarter of the year and at the beginning of the second quarter.
New Severe-Duty Slider Fifth Wheel System from SAF-Holland
SAF Holland’s new severe duty slider system offers an additional 10,000-pound vertical load and 50,000-pound higher drawbar capacity.
ROUSH CleanTech to Offer Medium-Duty Propane Autogas Tank
ROUSH CleanTech will begin offering a 35-gallon propane autogas fuel tank for medium-duty trucks such as the Ford F-450 and F-550, the Livonia, Mich.-based vehicle modifier has announced.
Earnings Watch: Werner Falls 20%, Marten Transport Unchanged
Profit for trucking and logistics provider Werner Enterprises Inc. fell 20% in the first quarter of the year compared to the same time in 2016 while refrigerated carrier Marten Transport Ltd. reported the same earnings as a year ago.
Navistar Promotes Christman to President of Operations
Navistar International has promoted Phil Christman to president, operations, responsible for procurement, product development, manufacturing and supply chain.