Takes more than talk to gain top spot for global truck manufacturing, Daimler execs warn
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Germany based MAN AG made headlines recently when it said overtaking Daimler as the globe’s largest commecial truck maker was its corporate goal but Andreas Renschler, head of Daimler, told a press briefing here that it will…
Daimler execs remain optimistic despite drop in new orders
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Monthly Class 8 truck sales in Canada and in the US have been strong in 2012, showing regular year-over-year growth. However, new truck orders have declined on year-over-year basis in the US for eight consecutive months….
Trucker Buddy of the Month
William “Mike” Mattingly has been named Trucker Buddy of the Month for July 2012 following his nomination by teacher Carla Eutsler of Friendship Village School in Friendship, Maine.
New ATA paper clears up "misconceptions" about fatigued driving
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — In a new white paper released today, American Trucking Associations says it is “setting the record straight” about the involvement of fatigue in large truck crashes, highlighting how anti-trucking industry…
Washington politics posing unnecessary challenges for trucking, ATA’s Graves charges
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — In identifying the US trucking industry’s many challenges heading into 2013, American Trucking Associations president and CEO Bill Graves is pointing his finger squarely at Washington.
Love’s raises $1.5 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Love’s Travel Stops raised more than $1.5 million for 89 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals across the country. The company set a new fundraising record during this year’s five-week campaign.
Carriers unwilling to embrace change will not survive, ATA’s Graves warns
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The US trucking industry will be at a crossroads in the year ahead, facing a myriad of challenges and opportunities that will favor those carriers willing to embrace change, Bill Graves, president and CEO of the…
Navistar’s Jim Hebe Retiring
James L. Hebe, Navistar senior vice president, North America Sales Operations, today announced his retirement.
FedEx Talks Fuel Economy, Sustainability at Green Fleet Conference
SCHAUMBURG, IL – FedEx has improved fuel economy by 16.6% and is on track to meet its goal of reducing fuel consumption by 20% from its 2005 baseline, said Mitch Jackson, Environmental Affairs & Sustainability, during a keynote speech last week …
BREAKING NEWS: Navistar, Jim Hebe part ways
LISLE, Ill. — Jim Hebe, the outspoken senior vice-president of North American sales operations with Navistar, has retired.