North American Class 8 truck orders erupted in March to surpass 46,000, or more than double the volume of a year earlier, ACT Research Co. reported.
Author: Transport Topics
Editorial: FMCSA’s Listening, Will You Talk?
As of the day prior to the date on this issue of Transport Topics, truck drivers may now be placed out of service for failing to record hours of service using an electronic logging device. There are a few exceptions, but the soft-enforcement phase of t…
Dana Adds to Offer for U.K.-based Driveline Operation
Dana Inc. announced it has upped its offer for the driveline division of United Kingdom-based GKN plc by $140 million to $1.77 billion, an 8.6% increase.
FedEx Orders 20 Tesla Semis
FedEx Corp has ordered 20 of the Tesla Semi electric trucks for its FedEx Freight less-than-truckload unit.
S.C. Ports Authority Announces Record Container Volume Through February
Charleston Harbor will be deepest on the East Coast when its huge dredging project is completed in 2020, South Carolina Ports Authority said.
‘Flying Whale’ Blimp That Never Lands Joins Global Cargo Airship Race
France has entered the global race to develop a viable cargo airship with a 500-foot blimp designed to lift lumber from deep woodland.
Seldat Distribution Merges With Oceanstar Express Co.
Challenger Group Expands Flatbed Service With Purchase of Assets From Ed Wiersma Trucking
Challenger Motor Freight has agreed to acquire a majority of assets of flatbed and dry van truckload carrier Ed Wiersma Trucking Inc. in Kitchener, Ontario, for an undisclosed amount.
Love’s Mobile App Speeds Fuel Payment
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores added features to the Love’s Connect mobile app that allows professional drivers in the gas pump lane to select a payment account, choose a pump and activate it to start fueling.
Crossword Puzzle Solution March 26, 2018
Here’s the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the March 26, 2018 print edition.