Daimler Trucks North America to Build New HQ in Portland, Ore.
Daimler Trucks North America said Sept. 13 it plans to build a new $150 million headquarters in Portland, Ore.
September 16, 2013House Committee to Consider Sleep Apnea Bill
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider a bill Sept. 19 that would prevent the federal government from issuing regulatory guidance recommending that truck drivers be screened and treated for sleep apnea.
September 16, 2013Cadec Hires Tom Flies as COO
Fleet-management technology provider Cadec Global Inc. said it has hired former Qualcomm Inc. and Xata Corp. executive, Tom Flies, as chief operating officer.
September 16, 2013Industrial Production Rises in August
Industrial production rose 0.4% in August following no change the previous month, the Federal Reserve said Sept. 16.
September 16, 2013New York Manufacturing Index Expands at Slower Pace in Sept.
Manufacturing activity in the New York region expanded at a slower pace in September, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Sept. 16.
September 16, 2013NYC Law Mandates Use of Biodiesel
New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg signed into law a measure that mandates the use of biodiesel in all city-owned vehicles.
September 16, 2013FedEx’s McLean Named Champ at 2013 SuperTech Competition
PITTSBURGH — Mark McLean Jr. of FedEx Freight beat out 128 competitors to earn the title of Grand Champion at the 2013 SuperTech event.
September 16, 2013Letters: Hours of Service, Not Enough Facilities, New Freight Rules, 34-Hour Restart
Opinion: Appreciating the Everyday Miracle
We often fail to notice things until there’s a problem. When you go to the light switch, you expect when you hit it that the lights will come on.
September 16, 2013Editorial: Improved Roadcheck Results
The results from the recent Roadcheck safety blitz by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance provide more evidence of the improvements the nation’s motor carriers are making in safety compliance.
September 16, 2013