Celadon Auctioning Mexican Business
Celadon Group has asked a court to allow it to pursue a public auction for its Mexican businesses, with a deadline set for early summer. The most recent court filings are part of the U.S…
Brightoil Petroleum ‘Back in Business’
Brightoil Petroleum (Holdings) Limited said last month it is now “back in business,’’ having reached a settlement with the Vietnam-based trader Petrolimex which initiated a bankruptcy order against Brightoil over a $30 million debt. In…
Food Transportation Still Evolving
The threat of spoilage and waste are sizable economic concerns for food distributors. Food that arrives at its destination unsafe for human consumption represents lost sales and wasted resources. One of the most important (and…
Hendrickson Unveils E-ONE Vehicle
Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems and E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group, have started delivering a newly designed vehicle to the U.S. Air Force, company officials said. Hendrickson, a Boler company, is a global manufacturer…
Amazon Rolls Out Freight Brokerage
Amazon last month rolled out its freight brokerage operation nationwide, a strategic move that not only brings the company into competition with other large digital brokerages like Uber Freight and Convoy, but also is intended…
Groendyke Awards Scholarships
For the first time, Groendyke Transport of Enid, Okla., has named three recipients of the Jonathan Luevano Memorial Scholarship. This year’s recipients are Kailey Davis of Angleton, Texas; Anna Smith of Gastonia, N.C.; and Lorraine…
Union Pacific Shuttering Cold Connect
Customers were notified May 8 that Union Pacific (UP) was ceasing operations of its multimodal service Cold Connect, which offered end-to-end transportation service for refrigerated loads. UP spokeswoman Kristen South confirmed the closure, citing sluggish…
Virus Reducing Supply of Student Drivers
Trucking companies are realigning hiring practices to focus on experienced drivers as the supply of student drivers falls dramatically because of COVID-19. The shift is a direct result of driving schools that have closed and…
Disaster Plans Vary By Fleet Size
Fleet size directly correlates with whether a carrier has a disaster plan in place to deal with emergencies such as a long-term pandemic, according to a new trucking industry study. The study, released by the…
Steps Truck Drivers Can Take To Protect Themselves
Long-haul truck drivers spend many hours alone in the cab of a truck. However, there are times when there will be increased risk of exposure to COVID-19. For long-haul truck drivers, potential sources of exposure…
Feds Waive Some Drug Testing
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a temporary waiver letting employers skip pre-employment drug testing for certain drivers as the economy works to recover from COVID-19 shutdowns. The waiver, which went into
NTTC Elects New Officers
Officers of National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) recently elected Kevin Jackson as chairman of the board of directors. Jackson is president and chief executive of Liquid Cargo Inc., based in West Palm Beach, Fla. Jackson…
