Michelin to Build Automated Tire Distribution Complex in South Carolina
Michelin North America said it plans to spend $270 million to build a new distribution complex near Spartanburg, South Carolina, to handle tires for passenger vehicles, heavy trucks and agricultural equipment.
September 26, 2016Ontario Will Reissue Moratoriums on Axle Weight Penalties
Ontario, Canada’s most populous province announced on Sept. 24 that it will reissue moratoriums on axle weight penalties and only enforce gross vehicle weight violations while a final agreement on those in the excavation/aggregate hauling sector is being negotiated.
September 26, 2016Wabash Secures North American Rights to EconCore’s Honeycomb Panels
Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. reached an agreement with EconCore N.V., for the exclusive rights to manufacture and sell certain EconCore honeycomb sandwich material configurations in the containment and transportation industries in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
September 23, 2016Wabash National Appoints Brent Yeagy President, COO
Wabash National Corp., North America’s leading producer of semi-trailers and liquid transportation systems, appointed Brent Yeagy president and chief operating officer, effective Oct. 1.
September 19, 2016Survey Finds Wide Variance in ELD Compliance
Logistics provider TransPlace’s carrier survey of preparedness for the 2017 electronic logging device mandate has found a sharp divide between larger and smaller fleets, with 38% of smaller fleets having no immediate plans to install ELDs in their vehicles.
September 19, 2016August Class 8 Sales Drop 26.1% in 9th Straight Monthly Decline
U.S. retail sales of Class 8 trucks dropped 26.1% in August from a year earlier, WardsAuto.com reported, the ninth straight monthly decline, as industry conditions continue to show little improvement.
September 19, 2016Fleets Use Technology to Track, Improve CSA Scores
Carriers are using a variety of technologies and in-house systems to help monitor and improve their scores under the federal Compliance, Safety, Accountability program.
September 16, 2016Automation, Analytics to Shape Trucking’s Future
While many technologies will likely play a role in shaping the future of transportation, two of the most important will be the emergence of automated driving systems and the continuing evolution of data analytics.
September 16, 2016Bendix Spicer Offering Air Disc Brake Engineered for Trailers
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake said its first air disc brake engineered specifically for trailers is now available in the commercial vehicle market.
September 16, 2016Aljex Software, Triumph Business Capital Integrate Services
Systems provider Aljex Software has joined with the financial services company Triumph Business Capital to provide two new working capital services.
September 16, 2016