COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce finalizes DHL deal
MONTREAL, Que. — TransForce has announced it has finalized the deal to take over DHL Express Canada’s domestic operations and run it as a new subsidiary called Loomis Express. [Full Story]
Fraud-Fighting Legislation Targets Unscrupulous Brokers, Carriers
By TruckingInfo Staff The Transportation Intermediaries Association, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and the American Trucking Associations have joined together in supporting the Fighting Fraud in Transportation Act 2011, FITT.
Jacobs Vehicle Systems Appoints Burton VP Global Operations
Jacobs Vehicle Systems appointed Keith Burton vice president of global operations.
NTSB Unveils New "Most Wanted List" of Safety Improvements
The National Transportation Safety Board released a new list of the nation’s most critical transportation safety issues.
Prime Inc. Announces Qualcomm Text Messaging System
Prime Inc., Springfield, Mo., now allows its drivers the option to have their Qualcomm messages delivered directly to their cell phones as text messages.
Fraud-Fighting Legislation Targets Unscrupulous Brokers, Carriers
The Transportation Intermediaries Association, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and the American Trucking Associations have joined together in supporting the Fighting Fraud in Transportation Act 2011, FITT.
Christman Named New President of NC(2)
The board of directors of NC2 Global, the global 50/50 commercial truck joint venture between Caterpillar and Navistar, named Phil Christman president of NC(2) effective immediately.
CARB Extends Deadline for GHG Trailer Reg Phase-in Option
The reporting deadline for large fleets with 21 or more 53-foot or longer box-type trailers has been extended from July 1 to August 1.
Diesel Takes Moderate Drop; Crude Falling in Face of Euro Debt
On-highway diesel prices took a somewhat steep drop last week after falling only slightly the week before.
Volvo Launching MethaneDiesel Truck in Europe
Volvo Trucks in Sweden is about to be the first to market a methane-powered truck for long-haul operations in Europe.