20 Nov Hyliion Names Jose Oxholm Chief Compliance Officer Hyliion Holdings Corp., a supplier of electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 vehicles, has appointed Jose Oxholm chief compliance officer and general counsel. Read more...
20 Nov How a Texas ‘Fender Bender’ Truck Accident Turned Into a $32 Million Nuclear Jury Verdict A civil action against FTS International Services remains one of dozens of so-called “nuclear” verdicts against motor carriers, defined as awards in excess of $10 million, that in recent years have been on a steep rise. Read more...
20 Nov Biden Unlikely to Quickly Unwind China Tariffs, Democrat Ally Says President-elect Joe Biden isn’t likely to quickly unwind the tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed on Chinese imports, said Delaware Senator Chris Coons, a close ally of the incoming leader. Read more...
20 Nov Trucking Offered Measure of Stability in Diesel Revenue as Pandemic Caused Gas Tax Revenue to Tank In addition to essential supplies, truck drivers during the pandemic provided a service that is less tangible but no less important: boosting revenue for state transportation departments. Read more...
20 Nov States Take Action as COVID-19 Chokes Revenue Streams Many state transportation agencies continue to develop revenue forecasts to determine how much money they can expect to lose in fuel tax revenue, tolls and transit fares in the wake of the pandemic. Read more...
20 Nov Prestolite LoadHandler Starters, Alternators Now at Love’s Travel Stops Prestolite Electric Inc. announced its LoadHandler Power Products brand of starters and alternators are available at Love’s Travel Stops’ nationwide network of Love’s Truck Care and Speedco locations. Read more...
20 Nov Oil Poised for Weekly Increase on COVID-19 Vaccine Optimism Oil is poised for a third weekly gain with positive COVID-19 vaccine developments paving the way for a more sustained recovery in oil demand. Read more...
20 Nov Aperia Chooses Fontaine Modification as Preferred Installer Aperia Technologies Inc., a supplier of tire management technologies, announced it designated Fontaine Modification as a preferred installer of its Halo Tire Inflator and Halo Connect technology. Read more...
20 Nov Perspective: Technology Powers Virtual Training The COVID-19 pandemic makes it challenging to provide training to drivers due to the need for social distancing, but technology is helping bridge this gap. Read more...
20 Nov Signs Positive for Retailers During Uneven Recovery, NRF Economist Says The retail sector has shown signs it has withstood the effects of the coronavirus pandemic despite volatility in the overall economy, an expert detailed Nov. 19. Read more...