Truck Makers Chip Away at Cummins’ Engine Lead
Cummins Inc. maintained leading market share among engine makers in North America during the first half of 2014, but continued to lose ground to truck manufacturers’ proprietary engines, WardsAuto.com said.
August 11, 2014Opinion: Investing in Technology Still a Winning Strategy
In the past several years, fleets of all sizes have invested heavily in technology, with the intent of maintaining or creating a competitive advantage.
August 11, 2014Editorial: Pittsburgh, Here They Come
Over the course of this week, 426 of the nation’s top truckers will converge on Pittsburgh for the National Truck Driving Championships.
August 11, 2014Inspectors Champion Returns as Judge for 2014 Competition
When would-be champions ask Derek Canard, the Arkansas Highway Police corporal who won the 2013 North American Inspectors Championship, how best to approach the competition, his message is simple.
August 11, 2014Family Pride Plays Large Role at National Truck Driving Event
When Andy Rynearson of Reedsburg, Wisconsin, climbs into the cab this week to compete at the National Truck Driving Championships in Pittsburgh, he might be thinking about his dad, David, a retired trucker.
August 11, 2014Truck Orders Hit Record During Normally Slow July
Class 8 truck orders surged 70% year-over-year to 29,900, the highest July on record, ACT Research reported.
August 11, 2014President Obama Signs Executive Order Helping Employees in Labor Disputes
President Obama signed an executive order last month that requires federal contractors to disclose their labor law violations, a move meant to boost employees’ rights in labor disputes.
August 11, 2014Omnitracs CEO Sees Expansion Opportunities Targeting Midsize Fleets, Private Carriers
Since separating from Qualcomm Inc. last year, Omnitracs executives have set out to accelerate the company’s growth by expanding into new segments of the trucking market, the company’s CEO said.
August 11, 2014European Transport Firm to Buy Jacobson Cos. for $750 Million
European transport and warehouse operator Norbert Dentressangle said it struck a $750 million cash deal to acquire Jacobson Cos., a Des Moines, Iowa-based logistics services provider.
August 11, 2014FDA Plan Costly, Unnecessary, Agricultural Haulers Caution
A proposed federal rule that would toughen requirements for the transport and handling of food would be costly and is unnecessary, trade groups representing food haulers, farmers and distributors said.
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