Business, Equipment

Dana Names Christophe Dominiak Chief Technology Officer

Dana Inc. named Christophe Dominiak its new chief technology officer, it said.

September 22, 2017
Government, Logistics

California Border Crossing Station Faces Road Closure Through Sept. 25

Portions of Interstates 5 and 805 that run south of State Route 905 in California will be completely closed through Sept. 25, according to the General Services Administration.

September 22, 2017
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Editorial

Editorial: King Sisyphus, Driver Manager

A parallel can be drawn between Greek mythology and the predicament trucking managers face in recruiting and retaining drivers.

September 21, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment

Omnitracs Acquires Assets of Shaw Tracking

Omnitracs has acquired the assets of Shaw Tracking, its longtime distribution partner in Canada, company officials announced Sept. 19.

September 19, 2017
Business, Equipment, Fuel

TA Opens Expanded Call Center for Roadside Assistance

TA Truck Service, a unit of TravelCenters of America, moved its national call center to a 32,000-square-foot facility so its RoadSquad unit can expand its customer base to provide services for additional fleets nationwide.

September 11, 2017
Business

July Sets All-Time Monthly Record for Loaded Container Imports, According to Report

Top ports in North America are on pace to shatter all-time records on import container growth, according to the latest monthly Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

September 10, 2017
Government, Business

New Ambassador Bridge to Dedicate One Lane for Pre-Screened Trucks

The new span of the Ambassador Bridge, which the Detroit International Bridge Co. recently obtained a permit to build, will include a lane dedicated to pre-approved trucks moving across the border, according to Dan Stamper, president of the company.

September 6, 2017
Business

Mack Opens Customer Center After $3 Million Remodeling

Mack Trucks announced it has opened its remodeled Mack Customer Center in Allentown, Pa., after a $3 million renovation.

September 5, 2017
Business, Equipment

Prestolite Gains Three Standard Positions at DTNA Beginning in 2019

Aftermarket supplier Prestolite Electric’s IdlePro model alternator was selected by Daimler Trucks North America for standard position on new commercial vehicles set to launch in multiple markets between late 2019 and early 2020.

September 5, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment

Anderson-DuBose Supports Sustainability With Electric Yard Truck

Orange EV announced one of its all-electric Class 8 yard trucks is now operating at The Anderson-DuBose Co. to move trailers used in its McDonald’s distribution network.

September 5, 2017