Zonar shakes up executive team
SEATTLE, Wash. – Zonar announced today that Ian McKerlich is its new president and CEO. McKerlich, who had been serving as president at Zonar, succeeds Brett Brinton in the CEO role as part of a planned leadership transition resulting from…
Trailcon promotes Foss to executive sales position
BRAMPTON, Ont. — Trailcon Leasing has named John Foss its new executive manager of national accounts. “John has shown great advancement, and this promotion reflects our appreciation for his dedication to Trailcon and the important role he has played in…
Great Dane Adds 2 Options to Freedom XP Trailer
Great Dane has added the Jost AX150 Alumilight landing gear and a sliding suspension option to its Freedom XP all-aluminum flatbed trailers. The features were added as a result of Great Dane’s collaboration with supply partners to improve the company’s equipment.
ATA Taps Cammisa to Head Safety & Connectivity Efforts
The American Trucking Associations has hired Michael Cammisa as the lobby’s new vice president of safety policy and connectivity. In this role, he will direct the association’s safety and autonomous-vehicle policy efforts.
Trucker dies in I-5 collision with suspected drunken driver
A truck driver is dead and a woman motorist has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and without a license, the California Highway Patrol reported. The big rig and a 2004 Hyundai were both traveling southbo…
November Class 8 Truck Orders Indicate Stabilized Market
There was a significant and expected increase in Class 8 truck order activity during the month of November, according to preliminary numbers from FTR. Net orders are projected to hit 19,300 units for the month, representing a 41% increase in order acti…
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Fourth fleet joins Wabash Cold Chain Series launch program
LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Wabash National Corp. said a fourth fleet has agreed to join its launch program for its Cold Chain Series refrigerated van trailers. Leonard’s Express will help bring Wabash’s innovative refrigerated trailer, which is made with molded structural…
Use media buzz to promote your brand
Many trucking companies work hard to stay out of the media by doing everything they possibly can to avoid collisions, and generally keep a low profile when it comes to reporters. While paid advertising is one way to promote your…
Wal-Mart Faces More Damages In Wage Case
A federal jury in San Francisco last month awarded truck drivers for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. more than $54 million in damages because the retailer didn’t properly pay them for time worked.