20 Feb Peterbilt Launches Top Customer Service Designation for Dealers Peterbilt Motors Co., a unit of Paccar Inc., announced the first 71 dealers to earn its Platinum Service Center certification. Read more...
20 Feb Canadian Minister Sees Progress on Rail Blockades Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s public safety minister said police are withdrawing from the First Nation protest site at heart of demonstrations that have paralyzed Canada’s railways. Read more...
20 Feb First Impressions, Earning Drivers’ Trust Key to Recruiting, Expert Says NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The condition of the truck a new hire is assigned to makes an important impression on that driver, according to Scott Dismuke, director of agents for the Professional Driver Agency. Read more...
20 Feb Kenworth, Meritor Partner on Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks Kenworth Truck Co., a unit of Paccar Inc., announced it will collaborate with Meritor Inc. on electric powertrain development for its T680E model Class 8 battery-electric vehicles. Read more...
20 Feb Top Congressional Republicans Press for Action on Highway Bill Congress resumes its legislative agenda amid recent calls from Republican leaders on the transportation committees for passage of a highway bill meant to update a law expiring in seven months. Read more...
20 Feb January Trailer Orders Down 43% Year-Over-Year Net trailer orders in the United States for January underscored that caution remains a central factor in fleets’ equipment purchasing plans, as orders sank to the lowest total of any January in 10 years, ACT reported. Read more...
20 Feb How Do the Candidates’ Infrastructure Plans Compare? Many of the candidates running for president in 2020 have offered visions for improving the nation's infrastructure. Our Candidate Infrastructure Tracker offers a comparison of their plans. Read more...
20 Feb Officials: Progress Continues on ELD Enforcement, Proposed HOS Changes LAS VEGAS — Enforcement of the federal electronic logging device mandate is progressing, and regulators are working to finalize a proposal to add flexibility to driver hours-of-service rules, government and industry officials said. Read more...
20 Feb VW to Start Search for New CFO Volkswagen AG Chief Financial Officer Frank Witter is set to leave by the middle of next year after the carmaker agreed not to extend his contract by the customary five-year period, according to people familiar with the matter. Read more...
20 Feb Maersk CEO Soren Skou Predicts ‘Sharp’ Rebound After Coronavirus Peaks A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, the world’s largest container shipping company, is positioning itself for a strong rebound in two months, based on an expectation that the fallout of the coronavirus on global trade may soon peak. Read more...