Latest News Updates From Jim Stinson

Jim Stinson

Staff Reporter

Jim received a business bachelor's degree from Boston University. He attended Indiana University and received a master's degree in journalism, and since then has been a business reporter, an Indiana Statehouse reporter, an editorial writer and a White House reporter.


Government, Business, Logistics

Jack Cooper Exits Bankruptcy

Jack Cooper Holdings Corp. has exited its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, the auto-hauling logistics company said Nov. 4.

November 5, 2019
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Roadrunner Sells Intermodal Business to Universal Logistics for $51 Million

Roadrunner Transportation Systems has sold its intermodal business to Universal Logistics Holdings for $51.25 million in cash, the transportation and asset-light logistics company announced Nov. 5.

November 5, 2019
Business, Logistics, Top 100

TFI Reports Revenue Up 1% in Q3

TFI International Inc. reported higher revenue in the third quarter of 2019, while profits ticked downward.

November 5, 2019
Business, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Donaldson Announces Air Filter Test Results, GeoTab Contract

ATLANTA — Donaldson Co. said recent tests show the Donaldson PowerCore filters can save fleets up to $215 per truck per year, because the filters provide 27% less restriction.

October 31, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Rocketail Tweaks Aerodynamic Trailer Wings With Hinge

ATLANTA — Rocketail announced it will be making its two side wings, attached to improve a trailer’s aerodynamic flow, flexible upon contact.

October 31, 2019
Business, Technology

MEKRA Lang Launches New Digital Vision System

ATLANTA — MEKRA Lang launched a new digital vision system at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show, announcing the sideview-mirror replacements will be standard equipment on Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks.

October 31, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Isuzu Sees Opportunity in Final-Mile Growth

ATLANTA — Final-mile delivery of consumer goods has changed trucking, and the change will continue to evolve transportation methods, according to Isuzu Motors officials.

October 30, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Truck-Lite’s Road Ready Adds Cargo Volume Meter

ATLANTA — Truck-Lite Co. has added a volumetric cargo system to its Road Ready trailer telematics offerings, the company told reporters at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show on Oct. 29.

October 30, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

SAF-Holland Introduces SMAR-te Tire Inflation Assistant

ATLANTA — SAF-Holland Group, a manufacturer of trailer suspensions, truck suspensions and coupling products, launched its SMAR-te Tire Pilot, a tire-pressure management system, at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show on Oct. 29.

October 29, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Continental Shows Off Intelligent Tires

ATLANTA — German tire manufacturer Continental AG unveiled its intelligent steer tires for trucks at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show on Oct. 29.

October 29, 2019