Editorial: Looking Back, Moving Ahead
So, how was your year?
December 14, 2017Truck Makers Recall Kidde Fire Extinguishers
Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America are recalling certain models of Kidde fire extinguishers sold as accessories for use in their trucks, citing a potential risk in 37,367 vehicles.
December 14, 2017Year of the ELD: A Timeline
The Dec. 18 phase-in of the mandate for electronic logging devices might be THE story in trucking of 2017 — and the mandate's effect will live into 2018 and well beyond.
December 13, 2017Diesel Drops 1.2¢ to $2.910 a Gallon
The U.S. average retail price of diesel slipped 1.2 cents to $2.910 a gallon as oil prices closed in on $58 a barrel — but then forecasts for U.S. oil production pointed to record volumes next year, causing oil prices to ease some.
December 11, 2017Mack Announces Partnership With Petty’s Garage
Mack Trucks announced a new partnership with Petty’s Garage, making Mack the official transportation sponsor for the garage, which was founded by racing legend Richard Petty.
December 11, 2017Trac Intermodal Raising Fees Jan. 1 to Fund Chassis Refurbishment
Trac Intermodal will raise the per diem rates about $1 on marine chassis rented as of Jan. 1, according to a notice sent to fleets.
December 11, 2017Pilot Freight to Open Vegas Warehouse for Casinos, Conventions, Concerts
Pilot Freight Services will open a 70,000-square-foot warehouse near McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas to handle the logistics to store freight for trade shows, casinos and concerts, including booths, stages, lighting systems and video equipment.
December 11, 2017New Foreign-Trade Zone Warehouse to Open Near Port of Jacksonville
North Florida Warehouse FTZ, a division of JZ Expedited Cos., has been granted permission to operate an outdoor foreign-trade zone for the Port of Jacksonville.
December 11, 2017GlobalTranz Acquires Utah’s Apex Logistics
Freight brokerage firm GlobalTranz Enterprises made its fourth acquisition of 2017, buying American Folk, Utah-based Apex Logistics Group for an undisclosed price.
December 11, 2017Manitoulin Buys Duckering’s Transport
Manitoulin Transport has acquired less-than-truckload carrier Duckering’s Transport, based in Red Deer, Canada, to continue its expansion in Western Canada. Terms of the deal weren’t released.
December 11, 2017