Author: Transport Topics

The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas released a new map and project database that shows there are now at least 76 operational RNG facilities in the United States and Canada.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced it has produced 5 million of its AD-9 model air dryers, after launching the product in 1989.

Logistics technology firm project44 announced April 17 it raised $35 million in a new funding round led by OpenView Venture Partners.

Lippert Components Inc. introduced a bedding line for Class 8 truck mattresses designed to provide a better fit for unconventional mattress sizes and shapes.

Lineage Logistics recently began the expansion of its Sunnyvale, Texas, warehousing and distribution center, adding 94,000 square feet to the existing 311,885-square-foot facility.

Western Star, a unit of Daimler Trucks North America, announced an association rebate program for members of the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada when they purchase a new Western Star 4700, 4900 or 5700XE model truck or tractor.

Cummins Inc. announced its X12 engine will be available in Autocar’s ACX model beginning in the fourth quarter.

Kansas City Southern reported first-quarter net income of $145 million, or $1.40 a share, on revenue of $639 million, a 5% rise from the prior year. In the first quarter of 2017, the railroad reported net income of $147 million, or $1.38 per share.

XPO Logistics announced beginning in May customers will be able to track deliveries using Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant personal assistant technologies.

If you pay them, will they come? Motor carriers have been boosting driver pay at a steady clip lately. It seems that a week can’t pass without a company announcing that it’s boosting compensation, be it on a per-mile basis or through bonuses and incentives.