Wabash Launches Private Offering to Fund Pending Supreme Acquisition
Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. launched a private offering of $325 million in senior unsecured notes as part of the purchase for the previously announced pending acquisition of truck body builder Supreme Industries Inc.
September 11, 2017TA 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, 2017United Van Lines Canada Names Dan Lawrence President
United Van Lines Canada named Dan Lawrence president, with responsibility for the company’s five operating divisions under the corporate group MoverOne Group.
September 11, 2017Oil Gains as Irma Weakens to Storm While US Refining Returns
Oil rose as Irma weakened to a tropical storm after hitting Florida, while Gulf Coast refining continued to recover following storm Harvey.
September 11, 2017SunTX Capital Partners Buys Majority Stake in Freedom Truck Finance
IRS, PBGC Offer Disaster Pension Relief to Businesses Affected by Harvey
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, 2017Hurricane Updates
Follow real-time updates from news organizations and emergency agencies as Florida and the southeastern United States deal with an unprecedented storm that will have major impact on infrastructure, roads and fuel supply.
September 8, 2017Goodyear Debuts ‘Fitbit’ for Tires
Goodyear is testing a smart-tire that, much like a Fitbit, relays condition information based on cloud computing analytics.
September 8, 2017National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Roundup
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is Sept. 10-16, 2017. Here's a roundup of stories and social media postings that reflect how the industry was marking the event.
September 8, 2017