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Pressure Systems International Announces Organizational Appointments
Pressure Systems International announced Dec. 13 it has appointed James Sharkey president, overseeing domestic and international operations.
December 16, 2022Ryder Plans New Multiclient Distribution Center Near Chicago
Ryder System Inc. will open its 10th multiclient distribution center in the greater Chicago area, the company announced Dec. 14.
December 16, 2022November Trailer Orders Climb to Year’s Second Best
November trailers orders in the U.S. spiked to the year’s second-best level, behind a strong October, ACT Research reported, citing trailer makers’ preliminary final data.
December 16, 2022OSHA Cites Amazon for Failing to Record Warehouse Injuries
Amazon.com Inc. failed to record injuries and illnesses at warehouses around the U.S., according to federal workplace safety regulators, a finding that undermines the company’s pledges to improve worker safety in its facilities.
December 16, 2022Trucker Path Increases Load Availability With Transport Pro Partnership
Trucker Path will allow brokers using Transport Pro to post loads on its platform as part of an integration, the companies announced Dec. 13.
December 16, 2022Mack Adds Order for LR Electric Refuse Truck
Mack Trucks announced the city of Cambridge, Mass., has ordered two Mack LR Electric models to help move toward its goal of having a fully electric fleet. The Mack LR electric vehicles will be the first Class 8 electric trucks in the refuse collection fleet in the city across the Charles River from Boston.
December 16, 2022Recruitment Normalizes After Freight Surge Slows
Recruitment trends in trucking began returning to more normalized levels after a frenzied start to the year that was very much influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 16, 2022Regulatory Victories Mark 2022, but New Challenges Lie Ahead
As the nation began easing its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022, activity on closely watched initiatives related to the trucking workforce heated up, while efforts to advance new laws for trucking fleets kept stakeholders engaged.
December 16, 2022Nikola Founder Milton Seeks New Trial, Lodges Jury Complaints
Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton asked for a new trial on charges he misled investors about the electric truck maker’s prospects, arguing the jury convicted him due to bad instructions from the judge and because one juror lied to get on the panel.
December 16, 2022Renault Empowers CEO de Meo as Nissan Talks Drag On
Renault SA’s board named CEO Luca de Meo as a director and reappointed Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard for another four-year term, a sign of support for their plan to reshape the partnership with Nissan Motor Co.
December 16, 2022