13 Jun Open, Honest Communication Wins Business, Experts Say AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. - Business strategist Marcus Sheridan told transportation industry professionals at a sales and marketing conference here that posting to their websites details about their competition could help drive new business, and he pointed to his history as a self-described "pool guy" to make the case. Read more...
13 Jun Great Dane Atlanta Branch Moves to New Facility Trailer maker Great Dane has relocated its Atlanta facility to a site that boasts an expanded parts showroom and more generous stock yard, according to a company release. Read more...
13 Jun Uber CEO to Take Leave, Diminished Role After Workplace Scandals Uber Technologies Inc. CEO Travis Kalanick told staff he plans to take a leave of absence, without disclosing a return date. The company will strip him of some duties and appoint an independent chair to limit his influence after a slew of scandals, according to an advance copy of a report prepared for the board. Read more...
13 Jun UPS Plans $260 Million Central Indiana Hub UPS Inc. is planning a massive expansion in Plainfield, Ind., to keep pace with surging growth in e-commerce. Read more...
13 Jun Scania Says European Convoys of Semi-automated Trucks Coming Before 2025 Scania said Europe's truck manufacturers have presented a detailed timeline of steps leading up to the introduction of convoys of semi-automated trucks on Europe's motorways before 2025. Read more...
13 Jun Tim Cook Says Apple Is Focusing on an Autonomous Car System After years toiling away in secret on its car project, Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook has for the first time laid out exactly what the company is up to in the automotive market: It's concentrating on self-driving technology. Read more...
13 Jun Inland Empire Leads Southern California in Warehouse Growth The Inland Empire led Southern California in construction of logistics and freight-related warehousing real estate, according to a report released from the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp. Read more...
13 Jun Pirelli Launches Pentathlon D Tire for Longhaul Applications Tire maker Pirelli announced that its TP Commercial Solutions unit launched the Pentathlon D tire, the first in its Pentathlon product line dedicated to premium longhaul drive applications in North America. Read more...
13 Jun Wholesale Prices Little Changed in May Wholesale prices were little changed in May from the prior month, reflecting declines in the costs of fuel and food, Labor Department data showed June 13. Read more...
13 Jun Canadian Investor Snaps Up Far East Dallas Warehouse Hub A Canadian investor has purchased a large Dallas distribution complex plus additional land next door. Read more...