While some in the House were contemplating funding for the next major infrastructure upgrade, others in the Senate were discussing putting man on Mars. Here’s a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
July 30, 2018Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Capitol Agenda for the Week of July 30: Bridge to Nowhere
Business, Equipment
Dana to Acquire Oerlikon’s Drive Systems Unit
Dana Inc. announced it signed a definitive agreement to purchase the drive systems segment of the Oerlikon Group, a Swiss manufacturer of high-precision gears, planetary hub drives for wheeled and tracked vehicles and products, control and software that support vehicle electrification across the mobility industry.
July 30, 2018Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous
What's Next on the Road to Self-Driving Trucks?
Automation in the trucking industry is ramping up quickly. But how will the next levels of automation be deployed? Episode 2 of RoadSigns has the answers. Click to listen.
July 27, 2018Business, Equipment
Stemco Names Eric Vaillancourt President
Stemco announced it hired Eric Vaillancourt as its new president.
July 27, 2018Business, Equipment
Cummins Marks Milestone With 2 Millionth Engine
Cummins Inc. announced the production of its 2 millionth engine, an X15, at the Jamestown (N.Y.) Engine Plant.
July 27, 2018Business, Equipment, Safety
Bosselman Adds Bandag Retreads
Bosselman Boss Truck Shops Inc. announced it has partnered with Bandag, a business unit of Bridgestone Americas Inc., to provide Bandag retreads at all Boss Truck Shops locations.
July 27, 2018Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics, TCA
Chassis Pool OK’d for Georgia, South Carolina Ports
The creation of a common chassis pool by the port authorities for Georgia and South Carolina will go forward.
July 27, 2018Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel
EPA Reverses Course, Will Enforce Rule Limiting Production of Glider Trucks
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler has reversed a controversial decision made earlier this month that would have allowed the proliferation of glider kit trucks until the end of 2019.
July 27, 2018Business, Technology, Equipment
Wabco Opens First North American Customer Care Center
Commercial vehicle supplier Wabco Holdings Inc. opened its first North America Customer Care Center, providing full support for the portfolio of Wabco products sold in the region.
July 27, 2018Business, Equipment
Daimler Net Income, Revenue Down on Soft Total Sales
German car and truck maker Daimler AG reported second-quarter net income and revenue fell amid a slight increase in overall vehicle sales, driven by larger gains at its Mercedes-Benz Vans and Daimler Trucks units.
July 26, 2018