02 Oct Debunking Common Myths About Sleep Apnea As the National Transportation Safety Board cites sleep apnea as a factor in New York City-area train crashes, the need for sleep apnea testing and treatment regulations will once again come to the forefront. The NTSB has been advocating for measures to reduce fatigue-related accidents in the transportation industry for years. Read more...
02 Oct BorgWarner Completes Acquisition of Sevcon BorgWarner finalized its acquisition of Sevcon Inc., a manufacturer of electrification technologies that complement its own power electronics capabilities. Read more...
02 Oct Covenant Transportation Group Adopts New Name to Market Services Covenant Transportation Group is adopting Covenant Transport Services as its new name to emphasize the company’s broad range of freight services. Read more...
02 Oct Hurricanes Likely to Trim Penske Earnings Penske Automotive Group Inc. estimated hurricane-related losses, expenses and business interruption (net of expected insurance proceeds) will reduce earnings per share by 4 cents to 5 cents for the three months ended Sept. 30, according to the company. Read more...
02 Oct Ryder Supply Chain Solutions to Slash 361 Jobs at Tennessee General Motors Facility Ryder Supply Chain Solutions will lay off 361 employees contracted to the General Motors plant in Spring Hill, Tenn., on Nov. 22, according to a notice filed with the state government. Read more...
02 Oct Rodriguez Distribution Joins Power Heavy Duty Parts Network Rodriquez Distribution Inc. has joined Power Heavy Duty as a member of the Crystal Lake, Ill.-based association of independent aftermarket parts distributors and truck service specialists. Read more...
02 Oct Crossword Puzzle Solution October 2, 2017 Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the October 2, 2017 print edition. Read more...
02 Oct Truckers at Fairgrounds in Bern Township Fight Regulations on Their Rigs One the biggest appeals to driving a truck, Zoranda Newman said, is the beauty of the open road, but she said government regulations are beginning to block the view. Read more...
02 Oct Transflo Joins Blockchain in Trucking Alliance Telematics provider Transflo joined the Blockchain in Trucking Alliance to develop technology standards, promote educational efforts and implement blockchain capabilities in the trucking and freight shipment industry. Read more...
02 Oct Oil Dips as Recent Rebound Seen Lending to Global Output Rise Oil dropped as OPEC’s production increased last month, at a time when U.S. drillers are also ramping up. Read more...