BREAKING: Navistar CEO steps down; interim replacement named
LISLE, Ill. — Navistar has appointed Lewis B. Campbell, former chairman, president, and CEO of Textron, as executive chairman of the board of directors and interim CEO for the company. Daniel C. Ustian has informed the board that he is…
Republic Services Partners With Clean Energy Renewable Fuels to Recover Landfill Gas
Solid waste operator Republic Services Inc. announced an agreement to recover landfill gas from its North Shelby Landfill in Millington, Tenn., for multiple uses — including as a vehicle fuel for its growing natural gas-powered fleet.
TMW Systems bought by Trimble for $335 million
SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Trimble has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held TMW Systems for $335 million. TMW’s enterprise software currently integrates with Trimble’s T&L solutions on many fleets and when combined will…
Dale ‘Truckin’ Bozo’ Sommers, Trucking Radio Personality, Dead at 68
Dale “The Truckin’ Bozo” Sommers, a longtime trucking radio personality, died Friday morning in a Florida hospice. He was 68.
Truckers hit the road to health
Two years ago, truck driver Rick Ash weighed too much, slept fitfully and suffered body aches after a long day behind the wheel.
Nearly $243 Billion Spent on Transportation in 2009
Federal and state government expenditures on transportation were almost $243 billion in 2009, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Eaton UltraShift Plus Certified for Use with Westport 15-liter Natural Gas Engine
Eaton’s UltraShift Plus automated heavy-duty transmissions have been certified for use with the Westport HD 15-liter high pressure direct injection liquefied natural gas engine
FMCSA Adds HazMat Basic, Makes Other Changes to CSA Program
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Friday announced several changes to its Compliance, Safety, Accountability enforcement program, including going ahead with a new HazMat BASIC that has prompted a lot of criticism from the industry.
Republic Services Partners With Clean Energy Renewable Fuels to Recover Landfill Gas
Solid waste operator Republic Services Inc. announced an agreement to recover landfill gas from its North Shelby Landfill in Millington, Tenn., for multiple uses — including as a vehicle fuel for its growing natural gas-powered fleet.
Dale ‘Truckin’ Bozo’ Sommers, Trucking Radio Personality, Dead at 68
Dale “The Truckin’ Bozo” Sommers, a longtime trucking radio personality, died Friday morning in a Florida hospice.