11 Dec AIT Worldwide Logistics Acquires ConneXion AIT Worldwide Logistics, a supply chain services provider, has acquired ConneXion World Cargo, a freight forwarder based in London. Read more...
10 Dec FedEx Express President David Cunningham to Retire Dec. 31 FedEx Corp. on Dec. 7 announced that FedEx Express President and CEO David Cunningham will retire effective Dec. 31. Read more...
10 Dec Diesel Drops 4.6¢ to $3.161 a Gallon in Eighth Straight Weekly Decline The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 4.6 cents to $3.161 a gallon, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported Dec. 10, as crude oil prices dropped near $50 a barrel. Read more...
10 Dec Goodyear Gives Venezuelan Workers Severance Pay, 10 Tires as It Shutters Plant Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is halting its Venezuela operations and laying off its local workforce, union officials said Dec. 10, the latest foreign corporation to close shop in the crisis-torn country. Read more...
10 Dec Bridgestone Introduces Bandag BRSS All-Position Retread Tire Bridgestone Americas Inc. announced its new Bandag BRSS all-position retread designed for fleets that work in on- and off-road environments. Read more...
10 Dec Online Holiday Shopping Expected to Logjam Delivery Delivery companies are warning shoppers to send holiday gifts and make online purchases within the next 10 days as a record number of packages are expected to be delivered. Read more...
10 Dec Opinion: Promote Truck Driver Safety All Year — Not Just at the Holidays It’s that time of year when we see a lot of information on how to promote safe driving during the holiday season. While this increased diligence is helpful, it’s just as important to establish an environment for truck drivers that promotes safety all year-round. Read more...
10 Dec Renewable Energy Group Names Cynthia Warner President, CEO Cynthia Warner has been named president and CEO of Renewable Energy Group Inc., a producer of biomass-based diesel and renewable chemicals, effective Jan. 14 when she will also join its board. Read more...
10 Dec October Job Openings Rise to Second Highest on Record WASHINGTON — The number of open jobs rose in October to the second highest on record, evidence that U.S. employers remain determined to hire despite ongoing trade disputes and rocky financial markets. Read more...
10 Dec TravelCenters of America Completes Sale of Convenience Stores Business TravelCenters of America announced the completion of its previously announced sale of 225 standalone convenience stores, one standalone restaurant, five parcels of land and certain related assets for $330.8 million. Read more...