PeopleNet Announces Acquisition of Cadec to Expand Reach in Private-Fleet Sector
Trucking technology supplier PeopleNet announced it acquired Cadec Global Inc. in a move that expands the company’s reach in the food-service and private-fleet sectors.
June 1, 2015Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Sen. Tom Carper: Devolution Would Hurt US in Bid to Remain Competitive Globally
WASHINGTON — As the Senate prepares to consider a six-year highway funding measure, Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) said efforts that would limit the federal government’s involvement in infrastructure projects would hurt the country.
June 1, 2015Diesel Average Up 1¢ to $2.914 In 6th Consecutive Increase
Diesel’s average U.S. price rose 1 cent to $2.914 a gallon last week, the sixth straight increase, the Department of Energy reported.
June 1, 2015Used-Truck Transactions Rise 4% in 1Q
Used-truck transactions grew nearly 4% in the first quarter, and average pricing has continued to escalate in recent months as newer, more valuable models have become available, according to recent industry reports.
June 1, 2015House Panel to Consider Fiscal ’16 Highway Funding Bill
The House Rules Committee will look to pave the way for floor consideration on a fiscal 2016 transportation funding bill June 1 at 5 p.m. EDT.
May 29, 2015FMCSA Advisory Committee Recommends Hours-Based Training Program
WASHINGTON — A special federal advisory committee ironing out the details of a potential entry-level driver training rule finished its work May 29 but only after a vigorous debate over whether to recommend an hours-based or performance-based on-road training standard for new drivers.
May 29, 2015Many High-Tech Firms Adopt ‘Right-Shoring’ Supply-Chain Strategy, UPS Survey Finds
Many high-tech companies have adopted a “right-shoring” strategy for their manufacturing supply chains, an approach that balances factors such as cost, quality and transit time, according to UPS Inc.’s fifth-annual Change in the (Supply) Chain survey.
May 29, 2015Pasha Group Completes Acquisition of Horizon Lines’ Hawaii Business
The Pasha Group said May 29 it completed its acquisition of the Hawaii trade-lane business of Horizon Lines Inc.
May 29, 2015Goodyear Offers New Tires, Roadside Service at Three Retread Plants
Goodyear Commercial Tire Systems has opened sales and service departments at its retread plants in Bremen, Georgia; Vernon, California; and Walnut, California.
May 29, 2015Vigillo Adds DOT Crash-Data Reporting Tool to Athena Platform
Vigillo has expanded the capabilities of its Athena “big-data” platform with a new reporting tool focused on U.S. Department of Transportation reportable crashes.
May 29, 2015