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Capitol Agenda for the Week of Nov. 26: One More for the Road

If you don’t travel much, but you were among the millions of Americans who set out to visit loved ones this past Thanksgiving weekend, the traffic nightmare you experienced was indeed an anomaly. But there's hope. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

November 26, 2018

Fiat Said to Weigh Robotics Unit Sale for Up to $2.3 Billion

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is considering options for its robotics arm, Comau, including a potential sale at a value of 1.5 billion euros to 2 billion euros ($1.7 billion to $2.3 billion), sources familiar with the matter said. The shares rose the most since July.

November 26, 2018

Effective Cab Ergonomics Has Key Role in Driver Productivity, Safety and Health, Industry Experts Say

Manufacturers that supply over-the-road trucks, as well as those who operate them, have something to say about their trucks’ cab design. And ergonomics plays a critical role to help enable drivers to perform efficiently.

November 28, 2018

Allison, LHP Telematics to Collaborate on Diagnostics

Allison Transmission Inc. announced it is expanding the remote diagnostic options available for its fourth- and fifth-generation transmissions through a collaboration with LHP Telematics.

November 26, 2018

Truck Makers, Suppliers Aim to Combat Road Salt Corrosion With Protective Coatings

When winter weather arrives, what also comes with it is the use of road salt, which exacerbates truck corrosion.

November 20, 2018

Eberspaecher Acquires Vehicle Climate-Control Specialist Kalori

Heating technology company Eberspaecher has acquired French climate control specialist Kalori SAS, according to a Nov. 6 press release.

November 19, 2018

Container-Shipping Companies Plan Industry Alliance

Five container-shipping companies intend to create a nonprofit association focused on the digitalization and standardization of information used in the industry.

November 19, 2018

Cadence Premier Logistics Opens Center in Illinois

Cadence Premier Logistics has opened the Pit Stop Truck Center, a 77,000-square-foot facility in Joliet, Ill., the company announced Nov. 14.

November 16, 2018

Eaton to Open Plant in El Paso, Texas

Eaton Corp., a worldwide manufacturing company, plans to expand into El Paso, Texas, with a factory expected to open in the first half of next year with 200 employees.

November 16, 2018

ZAF Opens Nickel-Zinc Battery R&D Facility in Montana

Battery technologies developer ZAF Energy Systems has announced the opening of a research and development facility in Bozeman, Mont., according to a Nov. 13 press release. Scientists and engineers at the 8,000-square-foot facility are developing nickel-zinc technologies with an emphasis on performance improvements and cost reduction.

November 15, 2018