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.
Navistar Could Close Plants as Part of Cost-Cutting
In his first interview since becoming CEO of Navistar International in late August, Lewis Campbell told Reuters last week that the company may close factories as it works to lower its costs.
Virginia’s I-64 East Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel to Close Oct. 19-22
If you plan to travel I-64 eastbound to Norfolk, Virginia and beyond, the I-64 east Hampton-Roads Bridge Tunnel will be closed during the weekend nights of Oct. 19 through 22 for paving operations.
ATA Joins Fight Against ‘Sex Trade’ Trafficking of Young Girls
LAS VEGAS – The American Trucking Associations says it has joined with Truckers Against Trafficking to alert member executives and drivers about the “sex trade” and train them to help fight against the crime.
J.J. Keller Introduces Driver Pre-Employment Screening Program
J. J. Keller is now offering a pre-employment screening program service to provide carriers with a complete review of a driver’s history and aid in the hiring process.