Daimler Kicks Off Production of AMTs in North America for First Time
REDFORD, Mich. — Daimler Trucks North America officially launched production of its Detroit-branded DT12 automated manual transmission on Nov. 20 while simultaneously announcing a $375 million investment to produce medium-duty engines here in 2018.
November 20, 2015LiveOnWeb Video: The Technology Factor, With Tom McLeod
As founder of McLeod Software 30 years ago, President and CEO Tom McLeod has helped develop many of the transportation management advancements that has allowed trucking companies to operate more efficiently. Watch TT's interview with him that was part of LiveOnWeb's series on The Future of Trucking.
November 20, 2015LiveOnWeb Video: The Technology Factor, With Daimler's Derek Rotz
As Director, Advanced Engineering for Daimler Trucks North America, Derek Rotz plays an integral role in the evolution of trucks that are more efficient and more capable of assisting the driver. Watch TT's interview with him that was part of LiveOnWeb's series on The Future of Trucking.
November 20, 2015Port of NY-NJ Executive Director to Leave His Post in Next Three Months
Port of New York and New Jersey Executive Director Pat Foye will resign his position in the next 120 days, the port announced on Nov. 19.
November 20, 2015Google, Amazon Ramp Up Express Shipping in Southern California
The fight for online shoppers is heating up in Southern California, with Google expanding next-day delivery and Amazon.com Inc. broadening its same-day service options as the holiday shopping season gets under way.
November 20, 2015HOS Restart Suspension May Extend Through February
The hours-of-service restart rules for truck drivers likely will remain suspended through February, a few months longer than expected.
November 20, 2015Fatalities Increase Among Pedestrians, Bicyclists in Crashes Involving Large Trucks
Fatalities among pedestrians and bicyclists in large-truck crashes increased at a faster rate than overall truck-related crash fatalities from 2009 to 2013, a federal study shows.
November 19, 2015Volvo to Trim Production in December, January
Volvo will cut production in North America in December and January in the face of lower demand and high inventory levels at dealerships, the truck maker said Nov. 19.
November 19, 2015Intermodal Rail Volume Continues Slide with Fourth Consecutive Decline
Weekly U.S. intermodal rail traffic declined for the fourth consecutive week from the same period last year, according to the Association of American Railroads.
November 19, 2015FMCSA Shuts Down Ohio Trucking Company
Garfield Trucking of Jefferson, Ohio, has been shut down, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced Nov. 19.
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