Two Trucking Firms Allege Haslam at Center of Rebate Conspiracy
Two trucking companies alleged in a legal filing last week that Pilot Flying J CEO Jimmy Haslam was at the center of a conspiracy to shortchange them of diesel fuel rebates.
November 17, 2014Dana Expands Warranty Plans for Linehaul Applications
Truck component maker Dana Holding Corp. said it has broadened its extended warranty plans for drive axles used in on-highway linehaul applications in the United States and Canada.
November 17, 2014Industrial Output Falls in October
Industrial production in the U.S. dropped in October, weighed down by declines at utilities, mines and automakers that signal manufacturing started the fourth quarter on soft footing.
November 17, 2014Volvo Said to Near Deal to Deliver Packages to Parked Cars
Working households may soon have an alternative to the modern dilemma of how to take delivery of stuff ordered online: have it dropped off in your car.
November 17, 2014Nussbaum Raises Driver Pay 6%
Nussbaum Transportation has increased driver pay 6% for over-the-road drivers, effective in January.
November 17, 2014Manufacturing Activity in New York Area Rises
Manufacturing activity in the New York region increased in November, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said.
November 17, 2014Covenant Expects 4Q Earnings to Rise
Covenant Transportation Group Inc. said it expects its fourth-quarter earnings per share to be “materially greater” than a year earlier based on improved operating results in the quarter to date.
November 17, 2014Letter to the Editor: Help Out Drivers This Winter
It won’t be long before the holiday season is upon us, arguably the busiest and most stressful time of year for professional drivers.
November 17, 2014Plan Ahead to Mitigate Weather Problems
Harsh weather is on the way, and everyone is wondering if this year’s holiday season will mirror last year’s struggles.There are a few things shippers can do to prepare for potential supply chain disruptions.
November 17, 2014Editorial: Keystone at the Finish Line
Since its proposal in 2008, the Keystone XL pipeline project has been a good idea hindered excessively by well-intentioned but unrealistic opponents. Now, though, as the crowning ornament to an absurd election season, it may actually come to pass.
November 17, 2014