Daimler Issues Recall
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain Freightliner Cascadia trucks due to an insufficiently tightened drag link taper joint. If the joint becomes loose, it can result in the gradual separation of the drag…
Infrastructure Deal Includes Land Ports
A giant infrastructure deal being considered by Congress includes $3.5 billion for improvements to 30 land ports of entry on both the Canadian and Mexican borders, officials said in early September. They say the upgrades are needed…
Port Adds Electric Trucks
Peterbilt Motors Co.’s Denton, Texas plant has completed delivery of Class 8 electric trucks to California-based Shippers Transport Express. The 10 Model 579EVs will immediately be put to work as part of the company’s drayage…
Coalition sets sights on supply chain
Supply chain stakeholders are forming a coalition in the southwestern U.S. that seeks to stage certain logistics activities in Nevada, Utah and Arizona and away from the densely populated metropolitan and port areas in California.
New Leadership At Hendrickson
New leadership at Hendrickson New leadership at Hendrickson -Gary Gerstenslager, president and chief executive at Hendrickson Gary Gerstenslager, president and chief executive of Woodridge, Ill.-based…
‘Roadcheck’ Sidelined 6,700 Vehicles
Commercial motor vehicle inspectors removed more than 6,700 vehicles and 2,000 drivers from service during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2021 International Roadcheck. Overall, some 40,000 commercial vehicles were inspected during the three-day blitz…
Scientists Developing Rollover Solution
A team of trucking outsiders is working on a fifth-wheel solution to reduce the death and injuries caused by Class 8 truck and trailer rollovers on U.S. highways.
Driver Shortage ‘Mythical’, OOIDA Says
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is taking aim at what it refers to as the “mythical” truck driver shortage in a letter to the secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Lewie Pugh, OOIDA’s…
Warning Lights Flashing At LA Ports
Port of Los Angeles, America’s largest container gateway, looks destined to max out this peak season. In fact, it may be maxing out right now, putting some Christmas retail sales at risk, analysts say.
Truck Makers Turning To Cylinder Deactivation
It seems like much of the talk in the trucking industry today surrounds electric vehicles. But even locations with stringent environmental sustainability goals are only calling for 30 percent of new medium and heavy-duty vehicle…
Seismic Shift Lies Ahead For Aluminum
Aluminum is heading for a seismic shift as a long-running supply glut starts to fade, setting the stage for shortages and a price rally that could run for years, according to analysts. Demand is set…
Tremcar Appoints Sales Manager
Tremcar USA recently appointed Peter Garafano as regional sales manager for Haverhill, Mass.-based Boston Steel products, a division of Tremcar. Garafano started his career with Hess Corp. before entering the family business, Garafano Tank Service…
