Fleet Brake to Acquire Assets of Page Brake
Fleet Brake has entered into a binding letter of intent to acquire the assets of Page Brake Warehouse, a distributor of heavy-duty parts in the Rocky Mountain region since 1946, and its related entities.
Descartes Acquires GeoMicro
Descartes Systems Group, a logistics technology company, acquired GeoMicro Inc., a California-based provider of geographic information systems and commercial turn-by-turn navigation.
FedEx Expands SenseAware Service for General Use
FedEx Corp. will expanding the availability of its SenseAware service, which gives customers near real-time tracking and increased visibility into their shipments.
Tension rises between Moyano and the Government
Tensions between the government and the Truckers union increased with protest of dismissed workers from Camuzzi Gas Company in Puerto Madero, while the port workers blocked 9 de Julio Avenue.
Bendix Announces Schedule for 2012 Brake Training School
The schedule for Bendix’s 2012 Brake Training School, a three-day course designed for both new and experienced technicians, includes 20 cities in the U.S. and Canada.
Diesel and Gas Prices Drop For First Time in Three Weeks
For the first time in three weeks, average U.S. diesel and gas prices dropped, but only by less than a tenth of a cent for each. The current averages for diesel and gas are $3.848 and $3.389, respectively, down from last week’s $3.854 and $3.391.
Italian trucker dies during protest
A view of the Turin highway is seen during a truckers’ protest against the government’s deregulation plans in Turin January 23, 2012.
Remy Adds Light-Duty Products to Heavy-Duty Distributor Offering
Remy International now offers light-duty commercial vehicle products through its traditional Delco Remy distribution channels.
DOE Projects Reduced Reliance on Foreign Oil
In an annual outlook, the U.S. Department of Energy says increased oil, natural gas and renewable energy production and energy efficiency improvements will reduce U.S. reliance on imported oil and other energy sources.
Government group hopes to cut red tape for Canadian businesses
OTTAWA, Ont. — The Red Tape Commission, a government group working to cut red tape for businesses, has issued its final report: “Cutting Red Tape; Freeing Business to Grow.” [Full Story]