Knight Transportation Inc., has acquired Abilene Motor Express Inc. Terms were not disclosed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Falsely Accused and Not in the Wrong? Predict, Prepare, Protect (whitepaper)
From accident reduction and exonerations to reduced insurance costs, safety leaders share why video was the right choice and the results to prove it.
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Diesel Dips 0.4¢ to $2.972, Oil Stalls at $62 a Barrel
The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 0.4 cent to $2.972 as energy production in the U.S. remained strong and the price crude oil stalled near $62 a barrel.
Kenworth T680 Adds Integrated Powertrain Option
Kenworth Truck Co. announced that its T680 on-highway flagship Class 8 is now available for order for the first time with the combination of the Paccar MX-11 engine and the new Paccar automated transmission.
Penske Truck Leasing Adds Digital Prompts for Maintenance Technicians
Penske Truck Leasing Co. has begun using fully digital and voice-directed truck fleet preventive maintenance processes that technicians follow when working on its fleet of more than 266,000 vehicles.
Acquisitions Drive Daseke Revenues Higher
Daseke Inc. reported a much-improved fourth quarter 2017 over the same period the year before, driven in part by seven acquisitions it made in 2017.
Canadian Logistics Firm Plans Significant US Expansion after Acquiring Houston Company
Montreal-based Logistec Corporation said it is significantly expanding its business operations in the United States with the acquisition of Gulf Stream Marine, a Houston cargo handling, stevedoring and terminal operator in the Gulf Coast region.
Rush Enterprises Increases Stock Repurchase, Targets $7 Billion in Revenue
National truck dealership Rush Enterprises Inc. increased its existing stock repurchase program by $35 million, and views the move as supporting its multi-year growth strategy.
Driver Turnover Rates Down in 4Q
Driver turnover rates fell at the end of 2017 as tonnage volume rose and trucking firms focused on a mix of pay increases, sweetened benefits and other inducements to recruit and retain drivers.
European Truckers Face Growing Theft Challenge
A global group that battles cargo theft is experiencing record growth in the take up of its supply chain security standards in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.