Entries for October 2017

Opinion: ‘Incredible Opportunity’ Exists for Trucking

When I was a young man, I could not have predicted that I’d spend my career in the trucking industry, let alone become chairman of American Trucking Associations.

Opinion: The 2017 Capacity Crisis: Past Lessons, Current Advice

Jeff Tucker, CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide, reviews lessons learned and offers current advice relative to the capacity crunch of 2017.

FedEx ‘Brain Coach’ Scott Mugno Nominated for OSHA Post

Scott Mugno, the behind-the-scenes coach credited with much of the success of FedEx drivers at the National Truck Driving Championships and for FedEx’s safety record overall, has been nominated to be the next Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Kubota Tractor to Build Two 1 Million-Square-Foot Distribution Centers in Kansas

Kubota Tractor Corp. signed a letter of intent to purchase 203 acres in Edgerton, Kan., to build two 1-million-square-foot distribution centers.

Spartan Motors Wins USPS Contract for More Than 2,000 Trucks

Spartan Motors Inc. announced its Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services business unit has won a $214 million contract from the United States Postal Service for more than 2,000 cargo-body fleet vehicles.

Accuride Reorganizes Business Units to Support Expansion

Accuride Corp. announced it has realigned its organizational structure and made key appointments among its executive leadership team to support the company’s continued expansion as a supplier of wheels and wheel end solutions to the global commercial vehicle industry.

The 2017 Capacity Crisis: Past Lessons, Current Advice

Jeff Tucker, CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide, reviews lessons learned and offers current advice relative to the capacity crunch of 2017.

Heartland Express Profits Drop 37% After Added Expenses From IDC Acquisition

Heartland Express Inc. announced weaker-than-expected earnings in the third quarter on Oct. 27 as higher expenses related to Interstate Distributor Co. dragged results down despite higher revenue.

Saia Overcomes Hurricanes Harvey, Irma to Post 4.2% Profit in 3Q

Manning Chose Trucking Over Dentistry

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Betsy Manning was a bit unsure about a life in trucking during the early days of her marriage with Dave Manning, the incoming chairman of American Trucking Associations. But she’s acquired a taste for it during their run of nearly five decades together.