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Fuel Smartsby Evan LockridgeJanuary 21, 2014

Settlement Reached in Long-Running Truckstop Battle Against Comdata

A $130 million legal settlement has been reached for a class of more than 4,000 independent truckstops and other retail fueling merchants following an antitrust lawsuit filed in 2007 against fleet payment card issuer Comdata and three national truckstop chains.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 21, 2014

Cadec Expands Management Team

Cadec Global has added two industry veterans to its senior management team: Eric Witty has joined as vice president, product management, and Brent Goldstein has joined as vice president, software engineering. Each has 20-plus years experience working in the wireless and fleet management industries.

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Aftermarketby StaffJanuary 21, 2014

Volvo Trucks Names Nacarato Volvo 2013 North American Dealer of the Year

Nacarato Volvo of Nashville, Tenn., has been named Volvo Trucks’ 2013 North American Dealer of the Year. The annual award recognizes Nacarato Volvo’s organization and employees for overall accomplishment and performance.

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Equipmentby StaffJanuary 21, 2014

Chrysler Purchase by Fiat Finalized

Italy’s Fiat, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Fiat North America, has completed its previously announced acquisition of all of the United Auto Workers' employee medical benefit retirement trust interests in the Chrysler Group and is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fiat.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 21, 2014

Knight Transportation Projecting Bigger Profits

Trucking company Knight Transportation has upwardly revised estimates of its financial performance, ahead of releasing full numbers later this month

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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 21, 2014

Federal Suit Alleges Fraud by Mover Over Military Shipments

One household goods mover and an affiliate have allegedly swindled millions of dollars from the federal government by submitting false claims about relocating military personnel, according to a recently disclosed lawsuit.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 21, 2014

Trial Set for 10 Indicted in $1 Million Conspiracy to Steal Trucks, Trailers and Cargo

Trial is set for Feb. 18 in Kansas City, Mo. federal court for a group of people charged for their roles in a conspiracy to steal nearly $1 million worth of trucks and trailers along with their cargo.

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Driversby Oliver PattonJanuary 21, 2014

New FMCSA Rule Targets Willful Violators

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s newest enforcement tool is a shutdown order for carriers that flagrantly disregard the safety rules. Under a final rule to be posted this week, the agency can suspend or revoke the authority of willful repeat violators, and impose civil or criminal penalties.

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Driversby StaffJanuary 21, 2014

HOS Exemptions Granted for Heating Fuel Deliveries in Midwest and Eastern U.S.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued two emergency exemptions for propane and other home heating fuel haulers, covering the Eastern and Midwest regions of the country.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 21, 2014

UPS Expecting Lower Profits

Parcel and trucking company UPS has offered a glimpse of its fourth quarter and 2013 earnings ahead of releasing its full report on Jan. 30.

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