19 Feb Letter: Clarifying UIIA and IANA’s Role Several ocean carriers recently began charging new fees to motor carriers for engaging in “street turn” activities. Unfortunately, trade press reports on the subject reflect some misunderstandings about the Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Access Agreement, or UIIA, and the role of the Intermodal Association of North America. I am writing to clear up this confusion for the benefit of the intermodal industry. Read more...
15 Feb Montreal Firm FLS Transportation Services Acquires Scott Logistics FLS Transportation Services, a Montreal-based 3PL, has announced the acquisition of Scott Logistics Corp., a freight broker headquartered in Georgia. Read more...
15 Feb FedEx Names Raj Subramaniam New President, COO FedEx Corp. is elevating Raj Subramaniam to the position of president and chief operating officer in the wake of the departure of David Bronczek, who the company said is making a “personal decision” to retire. Read more...
15 Feb Trucking Companies Question Pennsylvania Travel Ban Citations DUNMORE, Pa. — State police issued more than 800 citations statewide to drivers violating the commercial vehicle ban during the Feb. 12 winter storm. Troopers say they were strongly enforcing the ban as a way to prevent crashes and keep highways clear. Read more...
15 Feb Cooper Expands Commercial Tire Lineup Cooper Tire added the Roadmaster RM351 HD tire to its commercial tire lineup. Read more...
15 Feb Samsara Offers New Dash Camera, Invests In Artificial Intelligence Samsara, a San Francisco-based tech firm that is developing internet-connected sensors to monitor mobile assets, has unveiled a dash camera that uses artificial intelligence to identify dangerous driving behaviors. Read more...
15 Feb Battery Maker ZAF Energy Systems Gets Investment From Wirtz Manufacturing ZAF Energy Systems Inc., a developer of next-generation battery technology, has received investment capital from Wirtz Manufacturing, a global company specializing in equipment design and technology for the lead-acid battery market, according to a ZAF statement. Read more...
15 Feb Dana Reports Record Results in 2018 Supplier Dana Inc. reported record full-year net income and revenue, and quarterly improvements in both areas. Read more...
15 Feb Amazon Leads $700 Million Investment in Electric Car Maker Rivian Amazon.com led a $700 million equity investment in Rivian Automotive, the electric pickup and SUV maker preparing to deliver its first vehicles next year. Read more...
15 Feb Congressional Transportation Leaders to Update AASHTO on Infrastructure Bill The big four surface transportation policymakers on Capitol Hill are scheduled to share with state-level transportation officials the latest developments on crafting much-anticipated infrastructure legislation. Read more...