Truck News

Kenworth unveiled an interior redesign for four of the truck maker’s diesel models and two battery-electric models Oct. 26.

The Commerce Department is imposing tariffs of about 260% on “van-type trailers” that were being “dumped” into the U.S. — imported at prices that make it difficult for domestic manufacturers to compete. 

Missouri is planning to raise speed limits to 75 mph on four interstates near the Iowa and Arkansas borders by the end of the year.

“As we head into peak, our network is more automated, more efficient and better positioned than ever to handle the holiday surge,” UPS CEO Carol Tomé said.

ATRI elected Ruan CEO Ben McLean chairman of its board and appointed TCW President Ben Banks and Werner President and Chief Legal Officer Nathan Meisgeier as directors.

Roadrunner Freight launched its first outbound Canada-to-United States less-than-truckload service, the trucking company announced Oct. 23.

Brent crude ticked down 0.4% to $110.24 a barrel. Diesel was going for $6.35 on Oct. 27, an increase of about 74% compared with this time last year.

If approved, the Office of the United States Trade Representative’s proposal will prolong a bilateral truce that was set to expire in early November until Jan. 9.

The company will retain the GM ticker symbol when it begins trading on the Nasdaq on Nov. 17, according to a statement Oct. 27. 

The FTC and 20 states sued Dollar General on Oct. 26, alleging the discount retailer routinely charged customers more than the prices displayed.