22 Jan Maryland Governor Offers Tax Incentives, Road Improvements to Lure New Amazon HQ Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has announced sweeping tax legislation to accompany an incentive package that devotes billions to transit and infrastructure in an effort to entice Amazon into building its second headquarters in the state. Read more...
22 Jan IMF Raises 2018 Global Growth Forecast, Partly on US Tax Cuts Global growth will accelerate to the fastest pace in seven years as U.S. tax cuts spur businesses to invest, the International Monetary Fund said. Read more...
22 Jan Ryder Appoints Rajeev Ravindran Chief Information Officer Ryder System Inc. announced the appointment of Rajeev Ravindran to the position of chief information officer. Read more...
22 Jan GlobalTranz Acquires AJR Transportation Phoenix-based logistics firm GlobalTranz Enterprises Inc. completed another acquisition, it’s fifth in the past 12 months, with the purchase of AJR Transportation on Jan. 10. Read more...
22 Jan HDA Truck Pride Adds Foley Equipment to Network HDA Truck Pride added Foley Equipment Co. to its network for an increased focus on truck service in the Midwest. Read more...
22 Jan Rail Customer Group Calls for Trump to Make STB Nominations The Rail Customer Coalition, a group of manufacturing, agricultural and industrial shippers, sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to nominate candidates to fill vacant seats on the Surface Transportation Board. Read more...
22 Jan Trucking Industry Concerned About NAFTA Ending President Donald Trump has pledged to rework trade deals so they benefit domestic workers, but current efforts have sparked concern among industry groups, including trucking. Read more...
22 Jan Trail King Adds 12 Dealers Trailer manufacturer Trail King Industries Inc. announced the addition of 12 new dealers to its network in the United States and Canada. Read more...
22 Jan East Announces Truck-Lite 99 Series Wiring Harness Standard on Flatbeds Trailer maker East Manufacturing Corp. announced the Truck-Lite 99 Series wiring harness will be standard on all new East BST, BST II, MMX and narrow-neck flatbed trailers, starting Feb. 1. Read more...
22 Jan NAFTA ‘Danger Zone’ Nears as Key Talks Begin Amid Trump Threats NAFTA talks are entering a pivotal moment as the U.S. turns up the pressure on Canada and Mexico to radically alter the trade pact in favor of American interests. Read more...