Author: Transport Topics

Here’s the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the December 24, 2018 print edition.

Marangoni Tread North America, a full-service retread products supplier, announced it had begun expanding its tread manufacturing plant in Tennessee.

Trucking industry shareholders will remember 2018 fondly. The prospects for next year are pretty bright, too.

Daimler Trucks North America on Dec. 20 delivered to Penske Truck Leasing the first in a series of electric trucks Penske plans to deploy in California and the Pacific Northwest.

Daimler Trucks North America on Dec. 20 delivered to Penske Truck Leasing the first in a series of electric trucks Penske plans to deploy in California and the Pacific Northwest.

In the first full year of ELD compliance, waivers and compliance dominate the top 10. Amazon continues to make headlines as well.

Horton Inc. released Klondike by Horton, a brand of aftermarket fan clutches, remanufactures, repair kits and accessories intended to give second or third owners of a vehicle a dependable fan clutch option at a competitive price.

Shell Rotella has introduced a new line of heavy-duty greases for trucks, tractors and construction equipment, according to a Dec. 14 press release.

OAKLAND, Calif. — Barbara Leslie, CEO of the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, has joined the Port of Oakland’s governing Board of Port Commissioners, according to a Dec. 13 press release. Leslie worked at the port in 1998 and 1999.

The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 4 cents to $3.121 a gallon, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported Dec. 17, as crude oil prices dropped below $50 per barrel.