Warren Buffett buying stake in Pilot Flying J
Warren Buffett ’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is acquiring a minority stake in the closely held company that owns the Pilot Flying J truck-stop chain. Berkshire will become the biggest shareholder in six…
Bendix to expand production
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC will expand its manufacturing capabilities and capacity with a $3.8 million capital investment in equipment to launch two new production lines in Huntington, Ind.…
Proper alignment saves tires
Proper trailer axle and wheel alignment is critical to maximizing tire life, and it’s only become more important with the use of wide-base single tires on trailers for fuel economy and weight savings.…
Kraft Tank donating to veterans
Kraft Tank Corp. of Kansas City, Kan., will donate a portion of the proceeds from a Comptank trailer lease to the families of veterans who have been killed in action in recent years. Acting in partner…
3 execs leave Convoy
Truck technology company Convoy said recently that three of its business leaders have exited the heavily funded start-up. Departures include the following: Grant Ries, chief business officer; Fahad Ha…
Werts Welding Donates Tank Trailer to College
W Werts Welding and Tank Service Inc. of Wood River, Ill., is enhancing Lewis and Clark Community College’s (LCCC) Truck Driver Training program through the recent donation of a tank trailer. LCCC has…
Texas TransEastern Honors Responders
Texas TransEastern Houston Strong Tanker Carrier Shows Support for First Responders, Volunteers & Victims of Hurricane Harvey Texas TransEastern Honors Responders HOUSTON — September 20, 2017 — Te…
Scully Unveils New Product – Scully Connect Overfill Prevention System
Scully Connect Overfill Prevention System Scully Connect Overfill Prevention System Scully Signal Co. of Wilmington, Mass., has introduced a new product called the Scully Connect Overfill Prevention S…
Solutions Around the World: Heil Trailer Spans the Globe
Heil Trailer Spans Around the globe There’s a certain peace of mind and confidence that comes with knowing you can depend on the same product quality no matter where you are in the world. With roots t…
Littlejohn has new website
Littlejohn Inc’s New Site Littlejohn Inc. of Spartanburg, S.C., has launched a new website, company officials said recently. From Betts manholes to Civacon overfill; from Dixon valves to Kanaflex hose…
Dixon offering cryogenics training
Dixon Valve and Coupling Co. of Chestertown, Md., is offering cryogenics training, company officials said. Dixon is a leading manufacturer and supplier of hose fittings, fluid control products and acc…
Autonomous trucks ‘far down the road’
Self-driving vehicles are expected to revolutionize transportation when they hit the roads in the future, but the technology could threaten thousands of jobs in communities across the nation, experts…
