NHTSA Releases Electronic Stability Control Rule
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on June 3 released its long-awaited final rule on stability control, saying it will affect Classes 7-8 trucks in two years.
June 3, 2015Truckbase Business Overview, Features, Reviews 2024
Truckbase has emerged as the next-generation truck dispatch software leader with its suite of easy-to-use tools for truckload carriers.
Stemco Agrees to Buy Veyance Air Springs Unit
Trucking supplier Stemco has agreed to buy Continental AG’s Veyance-North America air springs business in North America in an effort to expand in that market.
June 3, 2015Mack Introduces Low-Entry Refuse Model
Mack Trucks Inc. has introduced a new low-entry cabover model designed for refuse operations that require high maneuverability, driver comfort and visibility.
June 3, 2015Amazon Debuts Free Shipping on Small Goods With No Minimum Order
Amazon.com Inc. is introducing free shipping on thousands of popular, smaller items — makeup, mobile phone accessories, earplugs — in its Web store, without requiring a minimum order.
June 3, 2015Trade Gap Narrows as Imports Fall
The trade deficit in the United States narrowed more than forecast in April as imports receded, signaling merchandise flows were returning to normal after a port-related surge.
June 3, 2015Tennessee Trucking Foundation Pledges $50,000 to TMAF
The Tennessee Trucking Foundation announced it is making a $50,000 contribution to Trucking Moves America Forward over the next five years.
June 2, 2015Echo Global Completes Purchase of Command Transportation
Echo Global Logistics Inc. has completed its previously announced $420 million acquisition of Command Transportation, combining two of the eight largest freight brokerage firms in North America.
June 2, 2015FedEx Retires 15 Cargo Planes, Takes $246 Million Charge
FedEx Corp. said it has retired 15 aircraft and 21 engines and that it recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $246 million in May.
June 2, 2015Amtrak Chief Joe Boardman: ‘Economy Will Begin to Suffer’ if Infrastructure Not Improved
WASHINGTON — Amtrak chief Joe Boardman on June 2 told House lawmakers that aging infrastructure across modes of transportation around the country needs to be modernized to improve the flow of goods and accommodations for travelers.
June 2, 2015Diesel Price Dips a Half-Cent to $2.909 in First Decline in Seven Weeks
Diesel’s average price dipped a half-cent to $2.909 a gallon, the first downturn in seven weeks, the Department of Energy reported June 1.
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