Western Star adds AutoPC to options list August 1, 2014 KELOWNA, B.C. (March 22) -- Want to write a memo? Ask directions? Turn up the tunes? Just say the word. Western Star Trucks said it will add to its option sheet Clarion Corp.'s Aut
Dana Spicer, Neway announce integrated air-ride suspension/axle package August 1, 2014 FT. WAYNE, Ind. (March 23) -- The Spicer Trailer Products division of Dana Corp. and air-ride suspension manufacturer Neway Anchorlok International will jointly offer an integrated
OPEC confirms production cuts, but spiking fuel prices aren’t expected August 1, 2014 VIENNA (March 23) -- OPEC members will cut crude oil production by 2.1 million barrels a day and maintain lower levels of output for a full year starting April 1, according to an A
Volvo Trucks to acquire stake in Petro Stopping Centers August 1, 2014 GREENSBORO, N.C. (March 22) -- Volvo Trucks North America plans to buy an "ownership interest" in Petro Stopping Centers, a chain of 51 full-service truck stops in 29 states. Finan
Nissan to decide on Renault bid on March 27 August 1, 2014 TOKYO (March 22) -- Nissan Motor Co. said it will decide on whether to accept Renault SA's estimated $5.3 billion US bid for a 35% stake in Japan's No. 2 carmaker at a board meetin
Unions, railroads reach industry solution on new work, rest standards August 1, 2014 HOUSTON, Tex. (March 23) -- Most of the largest U.S. rail carriers and their unions have reached an agreement in principle on a plan to reduce worker fatigue, identified by federal
Larry Sur to step aside as president Schneider Logistics August 1, 2014 GREEN BAY, Wis. (March 24) -- Larry Sur said he will resign as president of Schneider Logistics Inc., the third-party logistics division of Schneider National Inc., and take a more
U.S. Customs looks to Internet protocol for relief August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 24) -- The U.S. Customs Service wants to shift heavy users of its automated customs clearance computer network to a more sophisticated and stable way of acc
Yellow promises shorter transit times August 1, 2014 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (March 23) -- Yellow Freight System plans to cut transit times from three to two days on 59,000 lanes, more than half of its most heavily traveled routes in Nor
Donaldson silences engine-brake bark August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 25) -- Towns and cities across the continent will be happy to know that there's now a way for trucks to keep the peace. The new 'Silent Partner' from Donald
Navistar shares jump on sale speculation August 1, 2014 CHICAGO (March 25) -- Navistar International chairman and CEO John Horne has been saying his company's shares are undervalued. They received a boost yesterday, jumping 17% amid spe
Navistar to add $30 million to its investment in Mexican truck plant August 1, 2014 CHICAGO (March 25) -- Navistar International Corp. will invest an additional $30 million this year in its Mexican truck plant to boost production, the El Economista newspaper repor
State franchise tax illegal, U.S. high court rules August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 24) -- The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that an Alabama corporate franchise tax is unconstitutional because it discriminates against out-of-state bu
U.S. approves Canadian National’s purchase of Illinois Central August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 25) -- Canadian National Railway Co.'s $3 billion purchase of Chicago-based Illinois Central Corp. cleared a major hurdle today, securing unanimous approval
Heroic drivers honored by Goodyear August 1, 2014 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 26) A truck driver who risked his own life trying to save another from a burning wreck has won the title of 1998 Goodyear North America Highway Hero, chose