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Troubled ZF Friedrichshafen Appoints New Chairman
German automotive and commercial vehicle supplier ZF Friedrichshafen AG appointed Franz-Josef Paefgen as its new chairman as a shakeup of key executives appears to be underway at the global company.
McLeod moving to larger HQ in Birmingham
Transportation software company purchases larger office as it anticipates more growth.
Agricultural Exports to Mexico Growing in 2017, Experts Say
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that farm exports to China, Mexico and Canada have been strong over the past 12 months, although some transportation and logistics providers told Transport Topics that their volumes weren’t as strong as the federal data would suggest.
ExxonMobil Launches New Synthetic Engine Oils to Meet Expected Growth
ExxonMobil introduced three Mobil Delvac 1 synthetic heavy-duty diesel engine oils for use in on-highway and off-highway applications, with the expectation that the oils’ promised improvements in fuel efficiency and maintenance will spur greater industry adoption.
Top Driver Complaints: Rude Staff, Pay, Intrusive In-Cab Technology, Analysts Say
Fleet drivers have issues with their carrier’s staff, the company’s approach to equipment and maintenance, technology in their cabs and feel that they have little control over their work, according to WorkHound, the Chattanooga, Tenn.-based provider of a smartphone-based system that allows truck drivers to anonymously discuss concerns they have with their employers.
Did Uber Hide Evidence? Judge in Self-Driving Trade Secrets Case Wants an Answer
A U.S. district judge wants to determine why Uber failed to turn over some explosive evidence as it battled a lawsuit alleging it stole self-driving car secrets.
A visit to the Mercedes Benz museum
Located in Stuttgart, Germany, the museum traces over a century’s worth of vehicular history, in particular the contributions of Carl Frederick Benz and Gottlieb Daimler.
They won’t be just light-duty commercial vans anymore
No longer will vans be considered mere vehicles, according to one OEM’s chief executive. Instead they will be “overall system solutions” in the new era of digitized logistics in which we live.
Carson named Western Star president; Platt promoted to head Chinese joint venture
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) said it appointed David Carson as president of Western Star Trucks.
Carson, who will also become chief diversity officer of DTNA, has been president of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.
He replaces Kelley Platt who