ATLANTA — North American truck makers and their customers wrapped up the first of a new option for shopping for and even buying Class 8s, with manufacturers producing large, elaborate displays for a limited number of high-probability buyers: top fleet executives.
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Editorial: The First Swing at Bat
The inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show was marked by big swings from truck manufacturers, both in terms of their displays, and in what they had to say.
Graco Unveils Electric Grease Jockey Pump
ATLANTA — To provide an alternative to manual lubrication, Graco Inc. unveiled its new electric grease jockey pump at the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show.
Scenes and notes: Out on the road with Mack’s new top dog
Mack Trucks showed off its new Anthem tractor at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show this week in Atlanta. But those trucks had to get there somehow, didn’t they. Fleet Owner joined in that expedition; join us for another look.
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Scenes and notes: Out on the road with Mack’s new top dog
Mack Trucks showed off its new Anthem tractor at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show this week in Atlanta. But those trucks had to get there somehow, didn’t they. Fleet Owner joined in that expedition; join us for another look.
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FedEx Hiring 2,600 in Memphis to Handle Peak Season Demand
FedEx will hire 2,600 people in Memphis to help meet peak season demand.
Norfolk Southern Refused to Hire or Keep People With Medical Problems, Federal Agency Says in Lawsuit
Norfolk Southern Corp. systematically refused to hire or retain people with a wide range of real or perceived medical problems including cancer, diabetes, arthritis and heart problems, the federal government claims in a federal lawsuit filed Sept. 27 i…
Truck-Driving Heroes, On and Off the Clock, Honored by FedEx Freight for Going Extra Mile
Like many a Good Samaritan, Blake Carter shrugged off his golden deed as what anyone should have done in the same circumstance.
EPA Alters Climate Wording on SmartWay Program Website
A report by the Environmental Data and Governance Initiative, a nonprofit that tracks governmental and scientific websites, made public last month documented scores of EPA changes made on the SmartWay site.
Delphi Spins Off, Renames Self-Driving Car Efforts as Aptiv
Delphi’s self-driving car efforts in Pittsburgh and elsewhere will go by a new name, the company announced Sept. 27.