JX Truck Center Opens New Dealership
JX Truck Center is open for business at its new facility in Kronenwetter, Wis., approximately six miles south of its previous location.
Stobart truckers’ charity Christmas song is iTunes download hit
Eddie Stobart’s Christmas crooners are chart-toppers just hours after launching their bid to land the festive number one.
Outlook for Canadian transportation and warehousing sectors stronger than other industries
OTTAWA, Ont. — Weak economic growth is slowing demand for air, truck, rail and water transportation, but industry profitability will rise by 30% this year to $6 billion thanks to better cost control and rising transportation prices.
TruckPro Acquires Carolina Rim and Wheel Co.
TruckPro LLC has completed the purchase of Carolina Rim and Wheel Co. The acquisition includes the five CRW store operations across the Carolinas and Georgia.
Diesel Prices Drop Again
Gasoline and diesel prices fell again this week, marking the third straight week in December the prices at the pump have gone down.
Navistar sells stake in joint venture with Mahindra in India
LISLE, Ill. — Navistar has announced it is selling its stake in a joint venture with Indian truck maker Mahindra & Mahindra. Mahindra plans to purchase Navistar’s share of the venture for US$33 million.
Salem Police To Start Ticketing Truck Drivers Jan. 2
Salem city officials once again stressed their intent to start enforcing an ordinance prohibiting truck traffic around the Salem square, effective January 2. The Leader-Democrat reports that Salem Mayor David Bower indicated the city needs to get its m…
Ryder Announces CEO Succession Plan
Ryder System Inc. announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gregory T. Swienton will retire at the time of the company’s annual meeting of shareholders on May 3.
Bill Would Set up VMT Pilot Project
U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) introduced legislation in the House of Representatives that would fund a Vehicle Miles Traveled pilot program to examine a new source of funding that would help make up for the Highway Trust Fund deficit.
NY Thruway Backs Down from 45% Toll Hike for Trucks
The New York State Thruway Authority, after many weeks of silence, announced that it will not be hiking toll rates as proposed by 45% on commercial vehicles with more than three axles.