Author: Transport Topics

Yokohama Tire Corp.’s latest regional-haul trailer tire, the 114R Ultra Wide-Base, is ready for sale, according to a Dec. 5 news release.

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. announced the sale of its flatbed business unit for $30 million in cash, subject to customary purchase price and working capital adjustments.

Celadon Group Inc. is filing for bankruptcy and shutting down immediately amid falling freight rates and the effects of penalties levied by the U.S. Department of Justice for settlement of securities fraud charges brought against prior management.

Iveco, FPT Industrial and Nikola Corp. announced they have begun development of the joint venture’s first truck: the battery-electric Nikola TRE, which is based on the new Iveco S-WAY commercial vehicle platform and integrates Phoenix-based Nikola’s truck technology, controls and infotainment.

Strick Trailers announced VoMac Truck Sales & Services Inc. has joined its dealership network.

Advantage Capital announced a $3.37 million investment in Richland, Miss.-based Capital City Trucking.

Kenworth Ontario-Peterborough has relocated its full-service dealership to a newly constructed facility to enhance customer support, the company announced in a Nov. 25 news release.

Flexport, a freight forwarding service, opened an office in Vancouver, British Columbia, as the company expanded into Canada, according to a Flexport blog post.

Here’s the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the December 2, 2019 print edition.

Pressure Systems International announced it extended the parts coverage warranty on its automatic tire inflation system by two years when the system is used in combination with SKF’s Trouble-Free Operation system.