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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 2, 2019

Premium Transportation Logistics Management Buys Company

The senior management team of Premium Transportation Logistics has acquired PTL from parent company Magnate Worldwide.

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Aftermarketby StaffJuly 2, 2019

Cummins Launches Online Store for U.S. Customers

Cummins has launched an online store for customers in the U.S. at www.shopcummins.com, offering more than 200 of the company’s products, from filters and batteries to coolants and engine oils.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenJuly 1, 2019

VW’s IPO of Traton Truck-OEM Unit Sees Slow Start

The initial public offering of Traton SE, formerly known as Volkswagen Truck & Bus, did not go off with a bang. The Germany-based global truck builder slipped below its opening share price soon after being listed on the Frankfurt exchange.

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Equipmentby StaffJuly 1, 2019

Mack Trucks Names New VP of National Accounts

Maxsle Butler has been named vice president of national accounts for Mack Trucks, responsible for all national accounts activities in North America.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 1, 2019

A&R Logistics Acquires Michigan Plastics Transporter

A&R Logistics has acquired Blue Water Plastic Transport, a St. Clair, Michigan-based specialty bulk transportation and logistics services carrier for the plastics industry.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 1, 2019

Third-Party Logistics Saw Banner Results in 2018

2018 will go down as an outstanding year for third-party logistics in the U.S., driven by growth in the economy and an extraordinary inventory build as shippers imported products to beat import tariffs.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 1, 2019

Food Distributor Buys Rival to Improve Logistics Efficiency

Logistics synergies is one of the reasons Performance Food Group Company has agreed to buy rival Reinhart Foodservice from Reyes Holdings in a deal estimated to be worth $2 billion.

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Safety & Complianceby David CullenJune 28, 2019

Senate Bill Would Require Truck Speed Limiters Set at 65 MPH on All New Trucks

A bipartisan bill would require all new Class 7 and Class 8 trucks to be equipped with speed-limiting devices that must be set to a maximum speed of 65 mph and be used whenever in operation.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJune 28, 2019

Volvo Investing $400 Million in Virginia Plant to Boost Efficiency, Product Quality

Volvo plans to expand its current New River Valley plant in Virginia, which produces all Volvo trucks sold in North America.

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Maintenanceby StaffJune 28, 2019

Technician Training to Focus on Alignment

The American Council of Frame and Alignment Specialists will offer a technician training clinic on alignment in August.

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