Industry Advocate Pennington Dies at 64
Longtime trucking industry figure Mike Pennington passed away suddenly Dec. 5. He was 64.
December 15, 2014Truckbase Business Overview, Features, Reviews 2024
Truckbase has emerged as the next-generation truck dispatch software leader with its suite of easy-to-use tools for truckload carriers.
FMCSA Ends Inspection Reporting Unless Drivers Find Vehicle Defects
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has rescinded a requirement that commercial drivers file inspection reports when there are not any vehicle defects or deficiencies.
December 15, 2014Konezny to Depart Trimble
Ron Konezny, head of Trimble Navigation’s global transportation and logistics division, said he is leaving to become CEO of Digi International Inc.
December 15, 2014Shortage of Freight Rail Locomotives Seen on Emissions Rules, Production Cutbacks
A shortage of locomotives to power intermodal and other rail freight is looming because of restrictions on future production and current constraints stemming from carrier delays, industry experts said.
December 15, 2014West Coast Port Talks Drag On
Labor talks at West Coast ports dragged into their eighth month last week, with continued reports of cargo slowdowns, freight diversions and officials pleading for a tentative agreement.
December 15, 2014UTi’s Fiscal 3rd Quarter Losses Mount
UTi Worldwide Inc. last week reported a quarterly loss that more than tripled to $34 million, or 35 cents per share, in the wake of the abrupt departure of CEO Eric Kirchner and acquisition talks that were canceled.
December 15, 2014Diesel Dives 7¢ to $3.535
The U.S. diesel average price dropped 7 cents last week, to $3.535 a gallon, and the Department of Energy said prices should fall below $3 next spring for the first time since 2010.
December 15, 2014Congress Debates Spending Bill
House Democratic opposition to relaxing a key financial measure was holding up passage of a $1 trillion omnibus funding bill that includes a suspension of the hours-of-service restart provision as Transport Topics went to press.
December 15, 2014'Share the Road' Truck Delivers Message, Wreaths
American Trucking Associations' Share the Road truck participated for the ninth straight year, delivering a shipment of handmade wreaths, as hundreds of volunteers laid more than 200,000 wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery Dec. 13. See photos.
December 13, 2014Ingersoll Rand to Expand Reefer Business with Frigoblock Acquisition
Ingersoll Rand said it has agreed to purchase Frigoblock, a European manufacturer of transport refrigeration units, for 100 million euros ($125 million).
December 12, 2014