Author: Transport Topics

SaferWatch, a provider of motor carrier licensing, insurance and safety data, has agreed to partner with CarrierLists to supply information about carrier capacity and freight-hauling preferences of truck operators.

Shares in Ceva Logistics began trading May 4 on the SIX Swiss Exchange in Zurich after a successful initial public offering of stock and the move by French ocean shipping line CMA CGM to acquire a 25% stake in the business.

At the end of 2017, 7.9% of truck drivers were women, up from 7.1% at the beginning of the year, according to research conducted by the National Transportation Institute for the Women in Trucking Association.

A trailer rental company believes there is a big future in the Lone Star State.

Truck driving video analysis firm SmartDrive Systems reports that drivers who speed are three times more likely than their nonspeeding peers to practice unsafe following distances, 45% more likely to be in a near collision and 2½ times more likely to be distracted while driving.

Truck driving video analysis firm SmartDrive Systems reports that drivers who speed are three times more likely than their nonspeeding peers to practice unsafe following distances, 45% more likely to be in a near collision and 2½ times more likely to be distracted while driving.

Truck Master Warranty and Specialty Administration Services has promoted longtime vice president Joe Gelfo to president.

Eaton Corp. reported May 1 that first-quarter net income was $488 million, up 12% or $1.10 per share, which compares with $435 million or $0.96 per share for the first quarter of 2017, according to the Dublin-based power management company.

Canadian National Railway plans to purchase 350 73-foot center beam railcars to meet the growing demand for transporting lumber products, the Montreal-based railroad announced May 2.

Canadian National Railway plans to purchase 350 73-foot center beam railcars to meet the growing demand for transporting lumber products, the Montreal-based railroad announced May 2.