Former Schneider National president Don Schneider dies
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Donald Schneider, chairman emeritus and former president and CEO of Schneider National, has died. The company’s Web site said Schneider died today after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 76. [Full Story]
Trucks For Change launches new online freight matching tool
TORONTO, Ont. — Trucks For Change Network, a nonprofit association of leading Canadian trucking firms helping community charities with donated transportation services, has launched MOVEmatrix, an online freight matching tool developed for the… [Full…
InventHelpA Client Patents "To Go Health" – Invention Could…
InventHelp , America’s largest invention submission company, announces that one of its clients, an inventor from North Carolina, has designed a portable blender designed to be installed in a truck.
US. Xpress Appoints President of Arnold Transportation Services
U.S. Xpress Enterprises announced that Tom Smith will be president of Arnold Transportation Services, a regional truckload carrier owned by U.S. Xpress.
President of Tennessee Express Elected 2012 IANA Chairman
The Intermodal Association of North America’s board of directors announced that Dave Manning, long-time IANA member and president of Tennessee Express Inc., was elected as the association’s new chairman.
Schneider makes Meritor Wabco collision safety system standard on new Class 8s
TROY, Mich. — Schneider National has selected Meritor Wabco’s OnGuard Collision Safety System as standard equipment for all new Class 8 commercial vehicles within its fleet. [Full Story]
84-year-old billionaire bridge owner jailed
WINDSOR, Ont. — Ambassador Bridge owner and billionaire Manuel “Matty” Moroun has been jailed for contempt of court. [Full Story]
Mack Trucks to Appear on National Geographic Channel’s
On Saturday, Jan. 14, the premiere of National Geographic Channel’s new show Ultimate Factories will feature Mack Trucks.
Dealer Workshops to Focus on Federal Policy Changes, Boosting Profitability
At its 2012 convention and expo in Las Vegas, ATD will offer a variety of workshops focusing on how dealers can stay on top of federal regulatory changes, improve employee retention and achieve greater profitability.
COMPETITION WATCH: Mullen Group to invest $25M into new trucking equipment
OKOTOKS, Alta. — Mullen Group is allotting about $25 million in capital towards purchases for its truckling/logistics segment, to be used “primarily” to replace trucks and trailers. [Full Story]