03 Jun Perspective: Best Practices for Fleets’ Contract Security Contract security breaches can result in severe and high-profile consequences for a business, especially in today’s hyper-connected world. What are some best practices fleets can implement to increase contract security? Read more...
03 Jun House Funding Leaders Take Up Trucking Policy in Fiscal 2020 Transportation Bill A fiscal 2020 transportation measure packed with trucking provisions is on the June 4 meeting agenda of the Democratic-led committee in the U.S. House of Representatives responsible for funding decisions. Here's your Capitol Agenda look ahead at the week for trucking on Capitol Hill. Read more...
03 Jun Tesla’s Secret Source of Cash Unmasked as GM and Fiat Chrysler General Motors Co. and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV disclosed to the state of Delaware earlier this year that they reached agreements to buy federal greenhouse gas credits from Tesla. Read more...
03 Jun Fiat Chrysler, Toyota and Nissan Sales Up on Best Deals of Year Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, Toyota Motor Corp. and Nissan Motor Co. posted surprise gains in U.S. sales for May as carmakers offered richer deals to consumers to clear mounting inventory. Read more...
03 Jun Brook Figgins Repeats in Sleeper to Take Colorado Grand Champion Title The second time was the charm for Brook Figgins of FedEx Freight, who won Sleeper Berth for the second year in a row and was named Grand Champion at the 2019 Colorado Truck Driving Championships on June 1 in Henderson. Read more...
03 Jun Fleets Consider Benefits, Costs of 6x2 Axle Configurations Are 6x2 axle configurations a good way to boost the efficiency of heavy-duty trucks, or do the complications outweigh the benefits? The answer varies from one fleet to another. Read more...
03 Jun Florida Truck Driving Championships to Welcome Largest Field Ever of 300-Plus Drivers The Florida Trucking Association will host what it is billing as the largest Truck Driving Championships in its history June 6-8 in Daytona Beach. Read more...
03 Jun Crossword Puzzle Solution June 3, 2019 Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the June 3, 2019 print edition. Read more...
03 Jun Factories Feel Trade War Pain as Wall Street Sees Recession Risk The latest signs of factory weakness — in countries including South Korea, Germany and Japan — underscore the growing threat to the world economy posed by the escalating U.S.-China trade war. The reports came amid a fresh warning from Wall Street about recession risks. Read more...
03 Jun Greenbrier Appoints Adrian Downes CFO The Greenbrier Cos. Inc. appointed Adrian Downes chief financial officer, according to a news release. Read more...