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FleetPride Acquires Southern Truck Center

FleetPride acquired the assets of Southern Truck Center, the truck parts and service distributor announced March 31.

April 1, 2021
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Biden’s Infrastructure Plan to Total $2.25 Trillion, Include Corporate Tax Hikes

President Joe Biden announced a $2.25 trillion climate change-centric infrastructure plan meant to repair the country’s roads and bridges, and guarantee nationwide access to broadband internet and safe drinking water.

March 31, 2021
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Fleets Selected for NACFE's Run on Less - Electric Event

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has announced Run on Less – Electric, a real-world demonstration slated for September of zero-emission goods movement involving 13 private and public fleets and a mix of vehicles — including yard tractors — from 13 OEMs.

March 31, 2021
BusinessLogistics

Fight Over Chicago Golf Course Slated to Become Logistics Center Heating Up

A once-thriving country club near major interstate highways in Chicago was set to be the new home of an 800,000-square-foot distribution and warehouse facility, Now it is at the center of a legal battle involving a part of the city critical to trucking.

March 31, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Canada Sees Record First Quarter for M&A

Mergers and acquisitions are off to their fastest start to a year ever in Canada, driven by a combination of cheap financing for buyers, high valuations for sellers and an improving economic outlook that’s encouraging companies to make major moves.

March 31, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

ATA Supports Federal Legislation to Help States Curb Cellphone Use for All Motorists

American Trucking Associations has announced its support for federal legislation aimed at helping states curb distracted driving using cellphones for all motorists, a leading cause of highway accidents and fatalities.

March 31, 2021
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Stellantis to Offer New Vans Pairing Hydrogen and Battery Power

Stellantis NV’s new range of cargo vans running on both hydrogen and plug-in electric technology offer the promise of emitting only water vapor and refueling time on par with going to the gas station.

March 31, 2021
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Geodis Announces Plans for Remote-Operated Forklifts

Logistics giant Geodis SA says it plans to begin using remote-operated forklifts in its warehouses. The Paris-based company announced early March 31 that it has formed a partnership with Silicon Valley start-up Phantom Auto to supply teleoperations.

March 31, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Embark Announces First OEM-Agnostic Self-Driving Interface

Autonomous technology company Embark announced a new self-driving system whose components and flexible interfaces are intended to be OEM-agnostic and accelerate fleet deployments.

March 31, 2021
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Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz to Start Electric Van Production in US in 2023

Mercedes-Benz is bringing production of its new electric delivery van to the U.S. in the second half of 2023, joining a herd of automakers seeking to capitalize on the greening of e-commerce.

March 30, 2021

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