Trucker death in Strip District put on injuries from pinning
The truck driver who was pinned between his tractor-trailer and a Strip District loading dock died of multiple injuries to the chest and abdomen, a spokesman for the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office said Thursday.
Accuride Announces Quality and Supply Chain Appointments
Accuride appointed two new members of its Quality and Supply Chain teams. Jd Marhevko has joined Accuride as vice president of quality, and Gerald Merhar has joined Accuride as manager of supplier quality and development.
Extension of Double-Stack Heartland Corridor Reduces Transit Time
Norfolk Southern has opened an extension of the Heartland Corridor, a newly improved double-stack rail line between Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio.
MEMA Announces Industry Champion and Legislative Speakers
The Motor Equipment Manufacturers Association announced that Rep. Todd Rokita (R-Ind.) is this year’s recipient of the Joseph M. Magliochetti Industry Champion award.
Hino earns top marks in J.D. Power and Associates studies
NOVI, Mich. — Hino has announced it finished tops in J.D. Power and Associates’ rankings for medium-duty truck and engine customer satisfaction. [Full Story]
Class 8 truck orders bounce back in December
COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT Research has reported strong Class 8 truck orders in December, which when seasonally adjusted, amount to the best month since April. [Full Story]
IWLA Opposes Bill to Ban Independent Truckers from Ports
The International Warehouse Logistics Association joined other logistics industry associations in writing a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) urging him to oppose a bill that would close the U.S. ports to independent truck owner-oper…
COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce director steps down
MONTREAL, Que. — TransForce has announced H. John Stollery has resigned from the company’s board of directors. [Full Story]
Stevens Transport Buys 1,200 Reefer Trailers
Dallas-based Stevens Transport purchased 1,200 3000R refrigerated trailers from Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co.
Link Suspensions improves offer to acquire Raydan
EDMONTON, Alta. — Link Suspensions has upped its offer for Raydan Manufacturing by $327,059, paving the way for a deal to acquire the suspension manufacturer. [Full Story]