SSA gets an earful from Island truckers on New Bedford service
Trucker John Leite of JWL Transport and MV Salvage in Oak Bluffs said, “I don’t think we should disrupt the whole Steamship Authority and freight to the Vineyard because we’ve got some people that don’t want to realize that they bought property on a major route, a state highway.” – Nelson Sigelman In the bad weather winter months, the Steamship Authority members stick close to headquarters in Woods Hole, but when the weather improves, the board takes to the road for its monthly business meetings, presenting port residents with an opportunity to comment on boatline policies.
Striking truckers clash with police in Colombia’s capital
A man rides his bicycle past police clashing with striking truckers in Bogota, Colombia, Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Hundreds of truckers clashed with police on Wednesday on the 41st day of their strike which has made food scarce in some areas of the cou…
Striking truckers clash with police in Colombia’s capital
A man rides his bicycle past police clashing with striking truckers in Bogota, Colombia, Wednesday, July 20, 2016.
Detours from closed bridge frustrate SC drivers
Truck drivers frustrated over a long detour over a major bridge are learning their routes may take even longer. Monday, crews closed the SC Highway 9 bridge over the Broad River.
DON’T FIGHT THE ELD MANDATE
David Bradley tells attendees of the OTA Council Summit what small fleets are missing when they fight against the ELD mandate.
Volvo Trucks North America Names SVP of Sales
Volvo Trucks North America has named Jeff Lester senior vice president of sales, a newly created position within the company, effective Aug. 1. In this position he will lead the OE’s North American regional sales organization, working closely with the regional vice presidents. “Jeff has successfully served in various management roles at Volvo and has a longstanding career in the trucking industry,” said GO ran Nyberg, president, Volvo Trucks North America.
Trailer orders declined in June
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Trailer net orders fell 10% in June, to 11,900 units, according to the latest figures from FTR. Orders were 56% off last June’s pace, marking the weakest June since 2009. Elevated dry van cancellations were also noted.…
P.S.I. inks distribution deal for new aero system
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) has announced an investment in a new aerodynamic system from Plasma Stream Technologies. P.S.I. has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Plasma. The new system uses plasma actuator technology to reduce…
Volvo names new senior v.p. of sales
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America has named Jeff Lester its new senior vice-president of sales. Lester will take over the new role Aug. 1 and will lead the North American regional sales organization. “Jeff has successfully served in…
Freight Shipments, Expenditures Hit Highest Levels of 2016 but Will it Continue?
Freight shipments and expenditures edged up in June after three months of lackluster performance, hitting their highest levels of the year, according to the Cass Freight Index but it remains unclear whether this is part of a larger trend. The June freight shipments index climbed 1.7% from the month before, but it is still 4.3% below last year’s level and 7.6% lower than in June 2014.