19 Dec Horton Releases Line of Fan Clutches Horton Inc. released Klondike by Horton, a brand of aftermarket fan clutches, remanufactures, repair kits and accessories intended to give second or third owners of a vehicle a dependable fan clutch option at a competitive price. Read more...
19 Dec FCC Evaluates Sharing Connected Vehicle Spectrum With Wi-Fi The Federal Communications Commission is deciding whether further testing is needed to determine if communications between connected vehicles, including trucks, can share a slice of spectrum with Wi-Fi broadband services seeking to use it, too. Read more...
19 Dec Manitoulin Transport Buys Yukon Business in Latest Acquisition Manitoulin Transport has purchased Kluane Freight Lines Ltd.’s book of business and formed a joint venture with Chief Isaac Group of Cos., according to a Manitoulin news release. Read more...
19 Dec Manitoulin Transport Buys Yukon Freight Co. in Latest Acquisition Manitoulin Transport has purchased Kluane Freight Lines Ltd.’s book of business and formed a joint venture with Chief Isaac Group of Cos., according to a Manitoulin news release. Read more...
19 Dec Ozark Motor Lines Raises Pay as Trucker Shortage Creates Worker Demand Two motor carriers are closing out the year with pay increases for drivers, capping off a 2018 trend that saw many fleets boost compensation in order to attract and retain drivers. Read more...
19 Dec Shell Rotella Unveils New Heavy-Duty Greases Shell Rotella has introduced a new line of heavy-duty greases for trucks, tractors and construction equipment, according to a Dec. 14 press release. Read more...
19 Dec Senate Action in Lame Duck Possible for Nominees, McConnell Says Nominees for senior posts across federal transportation agencies have the potential to be included in an end-of-year measure that Senate leaders plan to formalize before the congressional session comes to a close. Read more...
18 Dec Tesla Year-End Push May Drive Cash Flow Higher, Expert Says Tesla Inc.’s extraordinary efforts to deliver Model 3s before the end of the year could drive a substantially higher cash flow in the fourth quarter, Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas said. Read more...
18 Dec FedEx Reports Strong 2Q Earnings FedEx Corp. reported a 20.6% increase in net income in its fiscal second-quarter financial results released Dec. 18. Read more...
18 Dec Resurgent Oil Fields Keep Drivers in Short Supply These are boom times in West Texas. Across the state, the robust shale industry is providing a lift to local economies and trucking companies that serve the region. It’s also a microcosm for the trucking industry overall when it comes to finding drivers to keep the wheels of growth turning. Read more...