Trimac Transportation acquired flatbed and specialized haulage carrier Watt & Stewart for an undisclosed sum.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.
Ancora-Backed CEO Candidate Proposes US Steel Overhaul
“I want to have a stake in something that I’m going to be involved in,” Alan Kestenbaum said Jan. 27 in an interview. “If I get the chance to run the show, I’ll invest in myself.”
January 27, 2025Bay and Bay Expands Flatbed Operations
Minnesota carrier aims to meet the growing needs of existing shippers, particularly in industries requiring transportation of construction materials, machinery and equipment.
January 27, 2025Kia Recalls 80,000 Vehicles Over Air Bag Issue
Kia America Inc. has announced a recall of more than 80,000 Kia vehicles due to improper floor wiring that may impact the vehicle’s air bag deployment.
January 27, 2025Nissan Plans Cuts Without Resorting to Plant Closures
Nissan plans to repair its flailing business without closing factories, according to people familiar with the matter, as it looks to streamline its finances before a capital tie-up with Honda.
January 27, 2025Beacon Roofing Solicits Bids to Fend Off Brad Jacobs' QXO
Beacon Roofing Supply has started soliciting interest from potential buyers as it looks to fend off an $11 billion takeover bid from rival QXO Inc., people familiar with the matter said.
January 24, 2025Bridgestone to Close Tire Plant in Tennessee, Lay Off 700
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tire manufacturer Bridgestone Americas is closing its LaVergne, Tenn., truck and bus radial tire plant and laying off 700 workers there, the company said in a release.
January 24, 2025How Shippers Navigate Risk in a Fragmented Freight Market
With delivery expectations climbing and freight fraud concerns lingering, shippers and logistics providers have had to step up efforts to vet and verify carriers.
January 27, 2025Trump Freeze Pauses Automatic Braking Rule
The Trump administration will review a rule adopted under President Joe Biden that would require carmakers to install automatic emergency braking systems on new vehicles.
January 24, 2025FMCSA to Study Disabled, Parked Truck Roadside Warnings
The FMCSA research aims to determine if modern warning devices for parked or disabled commercial motor vehicles can reduce crashes. It will collect data from 256 truck drivers.
January 24, 2025