Thermo King announced the launch of its Cold Storage Solutions unit intended to meet the unique requirements of global pharmaceutical companies developing COVID-19 vaccines.
September 21, 2020Trucking Business News
Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.
FMCSA Launches Driver Panel for Advisory Committee
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has created a panel of commercial drivers to contribute to the agency’s Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee.
September 21, 2020Steve Girsky Rises From Matchmaker to Chairman at Nikola
With Trevor Milton having stepped down as executive chairman of Nikola Motor Co. Sept. 21, the spotlight now falls to new chairman of the board Steve Girsky.
September 21, 2020Nikola Executive Chairman Trevor Milton Steps Down
Trevor Milton has voluntarily stepped aside as executive chairman and board member of Nikola Corp., the electric truck company he created, it was announced Sept. 21.
September 21, 2020Kenan Advantage Group Acquires Canadian Firm Beaulac
Kenan Advantage Group has completed the acquisition of Les Distributions Carl Beaulac Inc., the company announced Sept. 18.
September 18, 2020Stocks Hit Six-Week Low as Tech Slide Accelerates
Technology shares pushed U.S. stocks to a six-week low as investors searched for new catalysts to give direction to global markets. The dollar strengthened and Treasuries were little changed.
September 18, 2020Amazon’s Zoox Gets Green Light for Robotaxi Tests in California
Amazon .com Inc.’s self-driving-car unit, Zoox Inc., is getting a green light from California to test autonomous vehicles on public roads without a safety driver, becoming the fourth company to receive the state’s blessing for truly driverless testing.
September 18, 2020Bob Farrell Returns to GlobalTranz as Chairman, CEO
GlobalTranz Enterprises announced that Bob Farrell returned as chairman and CEO, effective immediately.
September 18, 2020Groups Take Legal Action Against HOS Final Rule
Three organizations and the Teamsters union have filed a petition in federal court challenging the final rule on changes to hours-of-service regulations.
September 18, 2020DHE Begins Pilot Project With Volvo Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks
Volvo Trucks North America announced Dependable Highway Express received two Volvo VNR Electric trucks, the first battery-electric Class 8 trucks to join DHE’s fleet.
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