Dana Rolls Out New Axles, Driveshaft
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dana Holding Corp. announced improvements to its truck axles and driveshafts to help truck makers meet tighter federal standards on greenhouse-gas emissions.
February 28, 2016Meritor Launches New Steer Axle
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Meritor Inc. has launched a lighter-weight, front-steer axle that is part of the MFS series, which the company announced is easier to maintain.
February 28, 2016Mitchell 1 Updates Interface Between RepairConnect, Noregon Software
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Maintenance information provider Mitchell 1 announced an update to the interface between its RepairConnect diagnostic troubleshooting tool and Noregon’s JPRO Professional commercial fleet diagnostics software.
February 28, 2016House Moving Away From FAA Bill Containing Meal-Break Provision
The Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill containing a key provision related to meal breaks is expected to be put on hold by Republicans who control the House floor schedule, according to multiple published reports. ATA President Bill Graves, Sen. Barbara Boxer react.
February 26, 2016Three Finalists in Running for 33rd Goodyear Highway Hero Honor
The finalists for the 33rd Goodyear Highway Hero Award include a driver who rescued a fellow trucker who had been ejected from his rig, a driver who used his truck to protect an injured police officer from oncoming traffic, and a driver who pulled a motorist from a flame-engulfed car.
February 26, 2016Tech School’s Truck Training Expo Deemed a Success
Students in Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute's truck driver training program received a golden opportunity Feb. 18 to connect with employers at the first Truck Driver Hiring and Information Expo.
February 26, 2016Florida Examines Express Toll Lanes Between Tampa, Orlando
BARTOW, Fla. — Express toll lanes are the only way to relieve future congestion on Interstate 4 between Lakeland, Florida, and Tampa, the Polk Transportation Organization was told Feb. 25.
February 26, 2016UPS Invests in Same-Day Delivery Firm
UPS Inc. said that it is joining other investors in providing $28 million in funding for Deliv, a start-up company in Menlo Park, California, that offers same-day delivery of merchandise purchased by consumers from major retailers and shopping malls.
February 26, 2016Universal Truckload Services Proposes Name Change
Transportation and logistics services provider Universal Truckload Services Inc. announced plans to change its name to Universal Logistics Holdings Inc. as part of a rebranding effort.
February 26, 2016Consumer Spending Rises in January by Most in Eight Months
Consumer purchases climbed in January by the most in eight months, fueled by faster earnings growth and indicating the biggest part of the U.S. economy gained momentum at the start of 2016.
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