Venture Express Acquires Chambers Leasing Systems
Venture Express Inc., a Tennessee-based fleet that specializes in serving the automotive industry, announced the acquisition of Chambers Leasing Systems Inc., an Ohio carrier, to expand the buyer’s services in the Midwest.
June 9, 2016Accuride Launches Video Series Covering Wheels, Brakes
Commercial vehicle supplier Accuride Corp. announced June 7 that it had launched a new series of how-to videos to help fleet maintenance technicians properly install and service its steel and aluminum wheels and Gunite-brand brake drums and automatic slack adjusters.
June 7, 2016Trucking Lobbyist Mike Riley — Still Laughing, Not Quite Retired
One of the most colorful characters at the Connecticut state Capitol for more than 20 years has been Mike Riley, the chief lobbyist for the state's trucking association.
June 7, 2016Used-Truck Prices Dip; Inventories Stabilize
The price of a used Class 8 truck sold in April fell compared with a year earlier, but inventories stabilized after rising for the past year, analysts said.
June 6, 2016Continental Tire Testing Natural Rubber from Dandelions
Continental Tire said it is researching using dandelion natural rubber as a polymer and “key component” of future tires.
June 3, 2016Ready for Roadcheck 2016? Online Tool From Stay Metrics Will Test You
With Roadcheck 2016 set for June 7-9, Stay Metrics and Luma have released a free online tire safety training module to help drivers prepare for the event.
June 1, 2016Bendix Parent to Acquire Steering Supplier, Expand Autonomous Driving Capabilities
Knorr-Bremse Group, a global manufacturer of braking systems and parent company of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, has agreed to acquire a steering technology company that will expand its capabilities in the field of autonomous driving in commercial vehicles.
June 1, 2016FedEx Founder Smith Predicts Twin 33s Will Ultimately Win Federal Approval
WASHINGTON — Fred Smith, founder and chairman of FedEx Corp., said he believes nationwide use of 33-foot twin trailers can gain approval during the next presidential administration.
May 23, 2016FedEx Freight CEO Calls on Congress to Allow Twin 33-Foot Trailers
WASHINGTON — Speaking at an Infrastructure Week kickoff event, FedEx Freight CEO Michael Ducker called on Congress to authorize the use of twin 33-foot trailers as a “creative solution” to help the nation’s declining condition of roads and bridges.
May 16, 2016Accuride Wins DTNA Contract for Flywheels
Commercial vehicle component supplier Accuride Corp. said its Brillion Iron Works business unit won a long-term contract to supply the flywheel used with the Detroit DT12 automated manual transmission.
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