Capitol Agenda for the Week of Sept. 11: That Truck Is Driving Itself

Super smart robot trucks capable of communicating with other robot trucks while they haul freight along highways, without a driver, is no longer science fiction.

Nominees for Three Key Transportation-Related Agencies Announced

President Trump announced nominees for key leadership positions, including administrators for the Federal Highway Administration and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and assistant administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Air and Radiation office.

UPS Makes Dow Jones’ Sustainability World Index For Fifth Year

UPS Inc. has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the fifth year and to the North America segment for the 13th straight year, the Atlanta-based parcel carrier said Sept. 7.

Crossword Puzzle Solution September 11, 2017

Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the September 11, 2017 print edition.

ACT Expo in Long Beach to Add Commercial Electric Vehicle Summit

Organizers of the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo are expanding their annual event in Long Beach, Calif., to include information on and examples of commercial electric vehicles

Kansas Trucking Company Expands to Trailer Repair

Hutchinson Kansas’s Sun Valley Trucking has so many Wilson trailers in its fleet that the national semi-trailer manufacturer recently asked the growing company to become an authorized repair center for its equipment.

SunTX Capital Partners Buys Majority Stake in Freedom Truck Finance

Minimizer Expands Greaseless Product Lineup

Aftermarket supplier Minimizer has developed a greaseless insert-style slick plate for trucks that have Holland fifth wheels with built-in lube plate inserts.

Wabash Launches Private Offering to Fund Pending Supreme Acquisition

Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. launched a private offering of $325 million in senior unsecured notes as part of the purchase for the previously announced pending acquisition of truck body builder Supreme Industries Inc.

GE Sells Final Stake in Penske Truck Leasing to Former Partners

General Electric sold its remaining 15.5% equity stake in Penske Truck Leasing Co. to former partners Penske Automotive Group Inc. and MBK USA Commercial Vehicles Inc., a subsidiary of Mitsui & Co. for about $674 million.