Comcar Files for Chapter 11, Selling Off Assets
Comcar Industries, the parent company for five national truck transportation and related services businesses, has announced its intent to sell its various operating companies, recently filling for Chapter 11 protection to facilitate these sales.
2020 Walcott Truckers Jamboree Moves Online
The 2020 Walcott Truckers Jamboree is moving its Antique Truck Show, Super Truck Beauty Contest, and Trucker’s Best Friend Pet Contest online this year, from July 9-11, 2020, to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Microsoft, FedEx partner to enhance supply chain visibility
[caption caption="FedEx Surround will help shippers gain both a broader and more granular view of their supply chains, the company said. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]Microsoft is moving deeper into the supply chain technology mark…
Quick takes: Readers mixed on hours of service changes’ impact on their own operations
On the issues of the 30-minute break and new split sleeper options for drivers, readers at first blush are mixed on how the changes will impact them — and their opinions of FMCSA’s final rule to reform hours. And: how the split-sleeper change offers a…
News roundup, May 18: Fleet conglomerate Comcar files for bankruptcy
Comcar Industries is filing for bankruptcy and selling its four trucking companies and repair shop business. An Arizona-based truck driver was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison in Arkansas on drug trafficking charges.
ATHS National Truck Show Goes Virtual
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak and the necessities of social distancing, the American Truck Historical Society has decided to move its annual National Convention and Antique Truck Show online.
Valvoline to say ‘Thanks To Truckers’
Valvoline Inc. today announced the launch of its “Thanks to Truckers” initiative, a campaign honoring big rig truckers, delivery carriers and waste management professionals providing essential services during the ongoing coronavirus pandemi…
FTR: Trucking Has Likely Bottomed, Recovery Will Be Slow
Trucking conditions likely bottomed in mid-April, but a speedy recovery isn’t anticipated, according to FTR.
DTNA Launches New Online Parts Ordering Service
Daimler Trucks North America recently launched Excelerator, an e-commerce platform that was designed with input from more than 40 dealer partners.
Pride & Polish Weekly Video Encore, No. 15: ‘One of a Kind’ 379
Up this week at No. 15 is Ron Brubaker’s “One of a Kind” 1993 Peterbilt 379, which he won Best of Show in Working Bobtail at the Fitzgerald Pride & Polish in Crossville, Tennessee, in 2014.