Driven Fleet Solutions Adds to Management Team
Driven Fleet Solutions, a fleet maintenance company, announced the appointment of Randall E. West as a managing partner and head of business development for the company.
COMPETITION WATCH: Seaway Express bulks up fleet, real estate holdings
CORNWALL, Ont. — Seaway Express has announced additions to both its truck fleet and real estate holdings, with plans for further investments later this year.
Goodyear Seeks Candidates for 30th Highway Hero Award
Nominations for Goodyear’s 30th North America Highway Hero Award, which recognizes professional truck drivers for acts of heroism, will be accepted until Jan. 31. Nominations will be accepted at www.goodyeartrucktires.com.
Nominations Open for Annual Influential Women In Trucking Award
The Women in Trucking Association is now seeking candidates and accepting nominations for the 2013 Influential Woman in Trucking award.
Cummins announces two appointments to engine business
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Cummins has announced two appointments under its engine business branch. Effective Feb. 1, Ed Pence will lead the Cummins high horsepower business and Dave Crompton will lead the heavy-duty, mid-range and light-duty worldwide…
Truckers help rescue toddler
Two truck drivers were instrumental in the rescue of a 2-year-old boy from Houston County, TN, after a statewide Amber Alert was issued for the abducted child on Wednesday.
FMCSA Releases Safety Management Cycle Resources
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released new materials to assist motor carriers in identifying and addressing their safety and compliance issues.These materials include the Safety Management Cycle, an important tool that Agency S…
Let’s talk tires
Frequently, when we talk about tire management programs, we focus on what the large fleets are doing. However, there are many owner/operators who are every bit as sophisticated about their tire programs as the major fleets are. They have to be….
Volvo Trucks Strengthens Dealer Support Capacity in Southeast
Investments by Volvo Trucks dealers throughout the Southeastern U.S. have resulted in a nearly 21% increase in work capacity in that region since January 2010.
Owners Cite Woes with Engines, Dealers; Volvo Lists Some Remedies
Volvo Trucks executives knew full well what a group of its customers would say about experiences with modern engines, but invited them to speak to press reporters anyway. Then the Volvo people explained what they’re doing to alleviate service proble…