Beth Barkovich Executive Director, Membership Development, Katelyn Litalien Director of Marketing and Member Services, HDMA

HDMA Makes Staff Changes

Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) recently made several staff changes, including two employee promotions and two hires. HDMA is the commercial vehicle division of the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). Beth Barkovich was promoted…

New Prime Inc. v. Oliveira

Court Sides With Trucking Contractor

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that legal disputes between carriers and independent contractors cannot be forced into arbitration even if their contractor agreements include an arbitration clause.
In an 8-0 decision issued last month…

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Morgan Opens Truck-Body Plant

Morgan Truck Body, a manufacturer of light and medium-duty truck bodies, recently marked a milestone in its growth strategy, celebrating the grand opening of a 175,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Plainfield, Conn. The Nov. 14…

Freightliner Inspiration Truck Unveiled at Hoover Dam. First Licensed Autonomous Commercial Truck to Drive on U.S. Public Highway

Self-Driving Fleets Gain Traction

Technology has been the cause of many changes within a number industries, ranging from self-driving cars, online payments and autonomous workers at factories and fast food restaurants. While there has been a lot of research…

General Motors Closing Plants May Hurt Trucking

GM Closings May Hurt Trucking

The decision by General Motors to cease production at five of its factories in the United States and Canada will have consequences for trucking companies that serve those plants, industry experts said…

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