Former Arrow Trucking Co. CEO Doug Pielsticker pulled hundreds of thousands of dollars from company accounts to pay for his wedding and luxury cars in connection with a multimillion-dollar bank and tax fraud, according to a federal indictment unsealed in U.S. District Court earlier this month.
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Bendix Spicer Kentucky Plant Hits Production Milestone
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake reported a milestone was reached at the Bowling Green, Kentucky, plant, with the production of more than 1 million foundation brakes over a 12-month period.
December 12, 2014Cadec Opens New Data Center to Support Growth
Truck technology vendor Cadec Inc. said it has moved its data center operations to a larger location to accommodate growth and better support its private-fleet customers.
December 5, 2014Trailer Makers Apply Treatments, Add Metals to Combat Corrosion
Road treatment chemicals designed to remove snow and ice are wreaking havoc on trailer components, forcing manufacturers to add metals, apply special coatings and redesign parts to provide extra durability.
December 8, 2014Truck Orders Almost Double, Rise to 41,000 in November
North American Class 8 truck orders jumped 93.5% in November to 41,000 units, the second-highest total since 2006, ACT Research reported.
December 3, 2014Cummins Debuts Plan for Downtown Indianapolis Office
Cummins Inc. presented Indianapolis officials with plans to locate its global distribution business headquarters in the city’s Market East cultural district.
December 3, 2014Accuride Negotiates Long-Term Contract at Illinois Plant
Industry supplier Accuride Corp. announced that it has negotiated a contract with the UAW labor union representing workers at its Rockford, Illinois, plant that will extend into 2019.
November 26, 2014Historic Month for Trailers
Trailer manufacturers received a record 47,810 new orders in October, smashing the previous mark by more than 25%, ACT Research reported.
December 1, 2014CVSA Joins Chorus Seeking Removal of CSA Scores
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has joined the call with a broad coalition of motor carriers for Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx to remove from public view carriers’ online Compliance, Safety, Accountability program Safety Measurement System scores.
November 24, 2014Michelin Sees Tire That Avoids Flats on Cars Eventually
Michelin’s plan to be the first large-scale maker of airless tires that avoid punctures will first target flat-prone industries such as construction. Passenger cars may eventually use the technology, too.
November 21, 2014