Accuride to be acquired by Crestview Partners
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Accuride announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds managed by Crestview Partners for $2.58 per share in cash. The purchase price represents a premium of 55% over Accuride’s closing share…
Economic Watch: Employment Gains Again, Factory Orders Jump
The U.S. economy continued adding more jobs in August but at a slightly slower pace, leading to expectations the Federal Reserve will punt on a possible interest rate hike later this month. A separate report shows factor orders rebounded in the biggest…
Not your average Mack Ride and Drive
ALLENTOWN, Penn. – It was all fun and games for trucking journalists who were invited to Mack’s Ride and Drive 2017 Powertrain event on September 1 in Allentown, Penn. Mack welcomed trucking press to its Customer Center where journalists and…
Robot Truck Drivers Promise Safety & Savings
The growing power of automation and computers means robots are likely to replace human truck drivers in the United States someday. Two experts say robot truckers are coming but will take years to fully take over.
Charlottetown truck driver in Maine crash was too long on road
Maine State police posted these images to its Instagram account of a collision in Hampden, Maine earlier this week. The driver of the tractor trailer involved in this collision is from Charlottetown and has been charged with aggravated driving to endan…
The Brief: Convictions Remain Rare When Police Shoot
As national scrutiny of police shootings remains intense, prosecutions of Texas police officers who use lethal force remain a rare occurrence. The Texas Tribune’s Unholstered project analyzed data from the state’s 36 largest cities and found that at least 881 officers were involved in police shootings .
Share the Road Rolls Out Comprehensive Truck Safety Video
The American Trucking Associations and its Share the Road highway-safety program has launched the Share the Road Instructional Video to demonstrate safe-driving techniques ahead of the busy Labor Day weekend. ATA said the video addresses today’s most prevalent dangerous driving habit distracted driving and explains the various ways that drivers may become distracted while driving.
Ram Raises Capacities for 2017 Chassis Cab Trucks
Dave Sowers, head of Ram Truck marketing, commercial vehicles, shows journalists the 2017 Ram 4500 chassis cab truck. Photo by Paul Clinton.
Turnover at large TL fleets falls to lowest point in five years
ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) revealed today that the turnover rate at truckload fleets fell six points to 83% in the second quarter – the lowest point since the second quarter of 2011. “The continued decline in the turnover…
TomTom Launches Trucker GPS Device
TomTom has introduced a GPS device designed specifically for truck drivers. The company said the new Trucker 600 provides accurate, vehicle-relevant navigation, map updates and traffic analysis for the lifetime of the device all in one package.