YRC Worldwide to Sell 61 Truck Terminals
YRC Worldwide is selling 61 terminals in a sealed-bid auction with a deadline of March 15. The “buy one, some or all” auction is part of YRC’s plan to speed freight flow by eliminating unnecessary handling in its remaining network of about 300 termin…
Movie review: Black Brown White
The 2011 Austrian film Black Brown White covers a topical issue that has been prominent in German-language cinema the past few years, human trafficking.
Court Plans Hearing for $6.5 Million YRC Worldwide Class Action Settlement
On March 6, A U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas will decide whether to approve a $6.5 million settlement to a class action lawsuit against YRC Worldwide.
Bosch Acquires SPX Service Solutions
The Bosch Automotive Aftermarket division will acquire the Service Solutions business of SPX Corp. for $1.15 billion.
Trailer Wizards sets up shop in Newfoundland
ST. JOHN’S, Nfld. — Trailer Wizards has opened up shop in St John’s, Nfld., having partnered with an existing trailer maintenance and repair shop, Reefer Repair. Officials say the partnership will allow Newfoundland customers to both purchase… [Full…
University of the Aftermarket to Offer Week-Long Leadership Development Program
The University of the Aftermarket announced a new leadership development program for early- to mid-career manufacturing, distribution, service and fleet professionals in the commercial vehicle industry.
Turkish city counts cost of Syrian violence
Syrian expatriate Omar Mushaweh, a Saudi Arabia citizen of Syrian origin, looks out of his tent in the Turkish-Syrian border town of Kilis, Gaziantep province, January 13, 2012.
COMPETITION WATCH: Bison wins pair of awards from Walmart Canada
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Bison Transport has won a pair of awards from Walmart Canada: the Overall Store Delivery Carrier of the Year award and the Shining Star Award. Bison was recognized at the Annual Walmart Canada Carrier Awards banquet in… [Full Story]
Freight Wing launches next generation AeroFlex side skirts
SEATTLE, Wash. — Freight Wing has launched its AeroFlex 2012 side skirts. [Full Story]
US truck tonnage enjoys largest annual increase in 13 years
ARLINGTON, Va. — US truck tonnage jumped 6.8% in December after rising a modest 0.3% in November, according to the American Trucking Associations. [Full Story]