Stertil-Koni has expanded its network of distributors with the addition of Garage Equipment Solutions (GES), which specializes in vehicle equipment and service to customers in eastern New York State, Vermont, western Massachusetts, and western Connecticut.
Mercedes-Benz Vans opened its new Sprinter assembly plant in South Carolina today, and began delivering cargo vans to Amazon, which has ordered 20,000 vehicles that Element Fleet Management will offer to small businesses with commercial leases.
Brazilian brewing company Ambev is adding 1,600 battery-electric trucks from Volkswagen, which was triggered by a government policy that applied a new fixed minimum freight fare for diesel truckers.
Daimler Trucks North America has appointed Andrea Corso as head of communications for the company, succeeding Katja Bott.
A bill that would hold retailers liable for labor violations incurred by port trucking companies has been approved by the California state legislature.
Sioux City Kenworth’s new 44,000 square-foot facility sits on a 12-1/2-acre site and features a 16-bay service department that provides truck diagnosis within two hours through the Kenworth PremierCare ExpressLane.
Freight matching startup DrayNow has raised $5 million in Series A funding as it brings its freight booking and tracking platform to more markets.
Ryze Renewables has partnered with Phillips 66 to build two renewable diesel fuel plants in Nevada that will be capable of producing 11,000 barrels per day.