Jacobs Names Director of New Technology
Jacobs Vehicle Systems appointed Thomas Howell director of new technology.
Great Dane Breaks Ground on Engineering Technology Center
Expanding on the existing corporate office facility located at 602 E. Lathrop Ave. in Savannah, Ga., Great Dane has officially broken ground on the site of a brand new research and development campus.
Attorney: Trucker feels "terrible" about trooper wreck
The truck driver who crashed into a state trooper’s cruiser feels terrible about the wreck, according to the suspect’s attorney.
Heavy-Duty Aftermarket Up Nearly 30%
Since the trough of the heavy-duty aftermarket in December 2009, U.S. parts sales have increased by 29.4%.
Diamond International Breaks Ground for Springfield, Mo., Dealership
Diamond International of Springfield, Mo., a local International Truck dealership, held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 4 at 2635 East Diamond Street, the future home of the new facility.
Higher Rates on Spot Market Affect Broker Use
Carriers are continuing to move away from the use of brokers, although not as much as in 2011, according to Transport Capital Partners.
Wabash National Helps with Indiana Tornado Relief
Wabash National Corp. loaned a semi-trailer to transport supplies for American Red Cross tornado relief efforts in southern Indiana after tornados devastated the area last month.
Survey Suggests ‘Connected Fleet’ is Becoming the Norm
GreenRoad’s Fleet Leaders Survey shows that 57% of fleet leaders have “connected fleets” using Web-based fleet-management solutions. Twenty-eight percent of fleet leaders are actively using smartphones for fleet management today, and 8% are using iPa…
Schneider Plans to Hire 650 Military Members in 2012
During a ceremony celebrating the 20th anniversary of Schnieder National’s military recruitment program, the company announced plans to hire 650 current and former military members across the country in 2012.
2013 Ram 1500 Has Engine, Transmission, Styling, Infotainment Advances, Chrysler Says
TruckingInfo Staff Chrysler says its 2013 Ram 1500 pickups are substantially upgraded with more power, better fuel efficiency, smoother aerodynamics, active air suspension, and a host of electronic infotainment features that make the half-ton models su…