Southern Refrigerated Transport will raise pay a penny per mile Oct. 1.
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City of Albuquerque Extends Opens Arms to Self-Driving Vehicles
Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry sent a strong message to companies developing and testing driverless technology that his city is opening its arms to them.
Swedish T-Pods Mate Truck and Trailer
Saunders Becomes CEO of Polaris Transportation Group
Jon Saunders has been named CEO of Ontario, Canada-based Polaris Transportation Group, a newly created position, according to a July 6 company announcement.
Mack to Unveil New Highway Model in September
Mack’s newest highway truck will debut Sept. 13. The vehicle will be on display at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta during Sept. 25-28.
FMCSA Has Authority to Issue Permits for Mexican Trucks to Operate in US, Court Says
Federal regulators have the statutory authority to issue permits for U.S. longhaul operations to Mexico-domiciled trucking companies despite poor participation by Mexican carriers in a three-year pilot used to demonstrate their safety, a federal appeal…
Bridgestone HosePower Announces Acquisition of Seattle-Based Hydraulic Hose Co.
ORANGE PARK, Fla. — Bridgestone HosePower said on July 10 it’s expanding its hose business in the U.S. Pacific Northwest by acquiring Fittings Inc., a Seattle-based hydraulic and industrial hose sales and service company.
Class 8 Orders Surge 40% in June, Eclipse 18,000
Class 8 orders cleared 18,000 in June, a 40% year-over-year gain, according to ACT Research Co.
Diesel Rises 0.9¢ for Second Consecutive Gain
The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 0.9 cent to $2.481, while oil prices failed to reclaim ground after a sharp drop a week earlier.
Hundreds Pay Tribute to Slain UPS Drivers at San Francisco Memorial
The son of one of the UPS drivers who was killed in last month’s shooting at a San Francisco distribution center said he still feels like he’s in a dream sometimes and he’ll wake up and see his dad.