
Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao is resigning, effective Monday, Jan. 11, the first member of President Donald Trump’s cabinet to leave in the wake of the Jan. 6 mob of his supporters breaching the U.S. Capitol.
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A final rule clarifying the definition of independent contractor published Jan. 7 by the Department of Labor covers several issues specific to trucking – but there are questions as to whether it will actually take effect under the incoming Biden administration.
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Despite the record plunge in new-truck orders during the spring COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns, orders of Class 5 through 8 trucks closed out 2020 in near-record territory.
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Southern Tire Mart has allied with Pilot Flying J to provide tire and maintenance service nationwide.
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A new tire data management system from Tyrata delivers automated tire tread depth monitoring within hours of deployment, according to the company.
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Tire retreading company Pre-Q Galgo has named Ron Elliott marketing manager as it works to expand its presence in the U.S. and Canada.
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Cummins is discontinuing sale of its ReCon remanufactured diesel particulate filters, HDT has learned.
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The Daseke board of directors has appointed Jonathan Shepko as Interim CEO while the carrier seeks to replace CEO Christopher Easter, who retired at the end of last month.
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The Hendrickson Haulmaax EX is now a part of the chassis enhancements of the International HX Series vocational truck.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a consent order with Daimler Trucks North America following an investigation that found the company failed to recall vehicles in a timely fashion and to comply with other reporting requirements.
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