Beckham to Resign From Posts at USA Truck on Sept. 30
Truckload carrier USA Truck said Cliff Beckham, the company’s former CEO and now executive vice president and chief financial officer, will resign Sept. 30 “to pursue new career opportunities.”
August 7, 2014USA Truck Reports First Profit in Three Years
USA Truck Inc. reported its first quarter of positive income in three years on improved revenue, especially in its logistics business.
July 31, 2014Daimler Trucks North America’s Vocational Truck Sales Rise
YOUNTVILLE, Calif. — Daimler Trucks North America said it is reaping returns in sales of heavy- and medium-duty vocational trucks based on the investments and planning that started during the depths of the recession.
July 30, 2014Senate Panel to Examine Truck Safety July 29
Safety concerns stemming from several recent truck accidents have prompted Senate transportation leaders to schedule a hearing July 29 to press regulators about their initiatives for improving highway safety.
July 24, 2014June Truck Orders Jump 41.3%
New Class 8 truck orders jumped 41.3% in June from a year earlier as fleets continued to invest in new equipment to better meet rising freight demand, ACT Research reported.
July 14, 2014Mississippi Trucking Names Miller President; To Focus on Member Services, Legal Issues
Hal Miller III, a fleet manger with 31 years of experience, will be the next president of the Mississippi Trucking Association, the group said.
July 14, 2014Mississippi Trucking Association Hires Hal Miller as President
Hal Miller III, a fleet manager with 31 years of experience, will be the next president of the Mississippi Trucking Association, the group said.
July 9, 2014Mack Trucks to Invest $26 Million in Pennsylvania Plant
Mack Trucks said it will invest $26 million to upgrade its cab and vehicle assembly plant in Macungie, Pennsylvania.
June 20, 2014Volvo’s North American Deliveries Rise 13% in May
Volvo Group’s North American heavy-duty truck deliveries rose 13% in May from the same month last year, the company reported June 18.
June 18, 2014Volvo Trucks Launches Dual Clutch for Heavy Vehicles
Sweden-based Volvo Group said its European division, Volvo Trucks, is launching a first-of-its-kind transmission with a dual clutch system for its heavy vehicles.
June 17, 2014