22 Mar Kenworth Shows Off Aerodynamics of T680 Next Gen RENTON, Wash. — Kenworth Truck Co. spotlighted the aerodynamic and interior upgrades to its T680 Next Gen Class 8 during a small media event that began at its proving grounds here, then shifted to a 40-mile test drive during which both the day cab and highway models were on hand. Read more...
22 Mar Chip Shortage Worsens as Fire Shuts Factory for a Month NEW YORK — A fire at a plant owned by Japanese chipmaker Renesas could deepen the ongoing global semiconductor shortage that has especially hampered automobile production. Read more...
22 Mar Texas Law That Limits Ship Size at Port Houston Attracts Federal Scrutiny A Texas law that restricts the size of ships that can operate within the Houston Shipping Channel and, because of that, call on Port Houston is generating controversy within the port and shipping community. Read more...
22 Mar Sen. Deb Fischer Again Introduces Livestock Hauling Bill Legislation meant to enhance commercial operations for haulers of livestock and agricultural commodities was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate. Read more...
22 Mar Crossword Puzzle Solution for March 22, 2021 Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the March 22, 2021 print edition. Read more...
22 Mar Crossword Puzzle Solution for March 22, 2021 Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the March 22, 2021 print edition. Read more...
22 Mar Fleets’ Tire Choices Involve Many Factors Selecting the right tires for a trucking fleet’s specific application and business model is both a science and an art, with experience, industry know-how and common sense mixed in. Read more...
22 Mar Japan Charges Two Americans With Helping Ghosn Escape TOKYO — Japanese prosecutors charged two Americans, Michael Taylor and his son Peter, March 22 in the escape of former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn to Lebanon, while he was out on bail. Read more...
22 Mar Werner Enterprises Named Military Friendly Company Werner Enterprises announced it was recognized for the fifth consecutive year as a company that is friendly toward military veterans. Read more...
22 Mar Mississippi DOT’s Kim Thurman Wins AASHTO Award Kim Thurman, environmental director for the Mississippi Department of Transportation, has been recognized by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials for 25 years of service. Read more...