Trucker, trucking company indicted in fatal 2015 Georgia crash
A truck driver and the trucking company he worked for were indicted by a grand jury on Wednesday in connection with a 2015 crash that killed five Georgia nursing students, according to court records and local media. Driver John Wayne Johnson and Mississippi-based trucking company, Total Transportation, were indicted on five counts each of first-degree homicide by vehicle, along with other charges, according to court records as well as a copy of Johnson’s indictment which was posted online by local broadcaster WFXG.
Murder Indictments for Driver, Fleet in Fatal Georgia Crash
A high-profile truck crash in Georgia that led to increased calls for a collision-avoidance technology mandate has reportedly resulted in murder indictments for the truck driver and carrier involved. Truck driver John Wayne Johnson of Shreveport, Louis…
QuikQ Hires Operations Director
Cardless fuel purchasing company QuikQ has announced that trucking industry veteran Tamara Wilson has been brought on as the company’s director of operations. Wilson is tasked with managing day to day activities and has additional responsibilities in business and product development, business analysis and quality assurance.
Is the driver shortage a myth?
For those of you familiar with the transportation and logistics industry, you are well aware of the driver shortage “crisis” that has been a popular and urgent topic for many years running. If you are not familiar with this challenge…
Agility Merges with Hexagon to Create Agility Fuel Solutions
Compressed natural gas solutions provider Agility Fuel Systems and composite CNG cylinder maker Hexagon Composites have announced a merger of the two companies, creating a new entity, Agility Fuel Solutions. The integration involves Hexagon’s CNG automotive products division, which includes medium- and heavy-duty vehicle composite cylinder manufacturing operations and Agility.
Trailer orders slow in May: ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary commercial trailer orders were down 16% in May, and 12% year-over-year, according to the latest data from ACT Research. US net trailer orders totaled 14,250 units. “Although commercial trailer orders have been progressing at a better…
OPP partnering with MTO for Operation Corridor
ORILLIA, Ont. — The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) revealed today that it is teaming up with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) for Operation Corridor on June 16. Operation Corridor is a 24-hour enforcement and education initiative aimed at encouraging all commercial vehicle…
Navistar Names VP of North American Parts Sales
Junquera will be responsible for the leadership of the North American parts team, cultivating existing relationships with International customers and developing new business opportunities to increase parts sales and market share. “We’re excited to have Carlos leading our North American Parts sales team,” said Michael Cancelliere, senior vice president, global parts and customer service, Navistar.
Detroit celebrates fifth anniversary of Virtual Technician with 200,000th installation
DETROIT, Mich. — Five years after its launch, the Detroit Connect Virtual Technician integrated remote diagnostic system hardware has hit a major milestone – its 200,000th installation. The 200,000th Virtual Technician hardware unit was installed on a Freightliner Cascadia Evolution truck equipped with a Detroit DD15…
Agility Fuel Systems and Hexagon Composites merge
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Hexagon Composites and Agility Fuel Systems announced today that the companies will merge Hexagon Composites’ CNG Automotive Products Division with Agility to form Agility Fuel Solutions. The new entity will be owned equally by Hexagon Composites and…