21 Feb Roehl’s Tim Norlin Wins Transport Topics Recruiter Award NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tim Norlin, vice president of driver employment at Roehl Transport, was named the Transport Topics Recruiting Professional of the Year on Feb. 21. Read more...
21 Feb Atlas Logistics Acquires TopHat Logistical Solutions Atlas Logistics acquired full-service logistics company TopHat Logistical Solutions in a deal announced Feb. 19. Read more...
21 Feb Walmart Loses Another Home-Delivery Provider Amid Amazon Clash Walmart Inc. is parting ways with grocery-delivery partner Skipcart, the latest defection from its network of logistics companies that often struggle to make ends meet schlepping cola and cantaloupes for the nation’s biggest food retailer. Read more...
21 Feb Experts: Fleets Can Boost Recruiting by Supporting Student Drivers, Veterans NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Truck driving students and military veterans are two key pipelines for bolstering the industry’s driver workforce, but fleets must take proper steps to effectively attract and support them, experts said. Read more...
21 Feb USDOT Announces $1 Billion Funding Notice for Infrastructure Grants Transportation agencies nationwide may apply for infrastructure grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Read more...
21 Feb Deere Surges Most Since 2016 on Surprise Growth in Farm Recovery Machinery giant Deere & Co. delivered an unexpected increase in earnings and maintained its annual outlook as early signs of stabilization in the U.S. farm sector offset a slowdown in construction. Shares rose the most in three years. Read more...
21 Feb DOT Issues Compliance Notice Cautioning Truck Drivers About CBD Products The Department of Transportation has issued a compliance notice warning truck drivers and other safety-sensitive transportation workers about the potential mislabeling of hemp-derived products that could contain illegal levels of marijuana that might test positive in a DOT drug test. Read more...
21 Feb Veteran CEO Says Global Shipping’s ‘Perfect Storm’ to Pass The global shipping industry has run into very rough waters in 2020 as the virus crisis that has engulfed China and roiled commodity markets added to headwinds from a seasonal slowdown and poor weather. One chief executive who oversees a fleet of 55 vessels says there’ll be a comeback. Read more...
21 Feb Kia Recalls SUVS, Vans on Electrical Problem That Can Cause Fires Kia is joining its affiliate Hyundai in recalling thousands of vehicles in the U.S. because water can get into a brake computer, cause an electrical short and possibly a fire. Read more...
20 Feb Truck Drivers Say Good Recruiting Starts With Realistic, Honest Approach NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Professional truck drivers advised recruiters to be realistic and honest as they develop relationships with prospective hires. Read more...