19 Feb TransForce Group Acquires American Driver Network The TransForce Group, a transportation workforce solutions provider, has acquired American Driver Network, which provides a driver-specific network of websites, job boards, job postings and affiliate employment websites. Read more...
19 Feb Timber Investments Acquires 51% Interest in Columbia Containers Timber Investments Ltd. said it has completed the purchase of a 51% interest in Columbia Containers Ltd. from Providence Grain Group, which will retain 49% ownership. Read more...
19 Feb FHWA Grants Will Support User Fee Projects in States The Federal Highway Administration has awarded over $10 million to states that are testing alternative methods to fund highway and bridge projects. Read more...
19 Feb Letter: Clarifying UIIA and IANA’s Role Several ocean carriers recently began charging new fees to motor carriers for engaging in “street turn” activities. Unfortunately, trade press reports on the subject reflect some misunderstandings about the Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Access Agreement, or UIIA, and the role of the Intermodal Association of North America. I am writing to clear up this confusion for the benefit of the intermodal industry. Read more...
15 Feb Montreal Firm FLS Transportation Services Acquires Scott Logistics FLS Transportation Services, a Montreal-based 3PL, has announced the acquisition of Scott Logistics Corp., a freight broker headquartered in Georgia. Read more...
15 Feb FedEx Names Raj Subramaniam New President, COO FedEx Corp. is elevating Raj Subramaniam to the position of president and chief operating officer in the wake of the departure of David Bronczek, who the company said is making a “personal decision” to retire. Read more...
15 Feb Trucking Companies Question Pennsylvania Travel Ban Citations DUNMORE, Pa. — State police issued more than 800 citations statewide to drivers violating the commercial vehicle ban during the Feb. 12 winter storm. Troopers say they were strongly enforcing the ban as a way to prevent crashes and keep highways clear. Read more...
15 Feb Cooper Expands Commercial Tire Lineup Cooper Tire added the Roadmaster RM351 HD tire to its commercial tire lineup. Read more...
15 Feb Samsara Offers New Dash Camera, Invests In Artificial Intelligence Samsara, a San Francisco-based tech firm that is developing internet-connected sensors to monitor mobile assets, has unveiled a dash camera that uses artificial intelligence to identify dangerous driving behaviors. Read more...
15 Feb Battery Maker ZAF Energy Systems Gets Investment From Wirtz Manufacturing ZAF Energy Systems Inc., a developer of next-generation battery technology, has received investment capital from Wirtz Manufacturing, a global company specializing in equipment design and technology for the lead-acid battery market, according to a ZAF statement. Read more...