28 Nov Blackstone Acquires Stake in Cloverleaf Warehousing and distribution firms are beginning to attract more interest from investors as demand for storage space nationwide heats up and competition intensifies among smaller players. Read more...
28 Nov FAA Warns of Drone Collision Risks With Airplanes The millions of small civilian drones plying the nation’s skies can cause significant damage to airliners and business jets in a midair collision, new research commissioned by the Federal Aviation Administration concluded. Read more...
28 Nov Mack Trucks Prevails in Mark Fidrych Wrongful Death Suit WORCESTER, Mass. — The state Supreme Judicial Court has upheld rulings in favor of the truck manufacturer and the maker of a piece of truck equipment in a wrongful death suit filed by the widow of Northboro pitching star Mark Fidrych. Read more...
28 Nov ATA Chairman Dave Manning Touts Tax Reform Bill’s Benefits Passing an overhaul of the tax code would enhance the link between the trucking industry and small businesses around the country, American Trucking Associations Chairman Dave Manning said during an event led by Republican senators on Capitol Hill on Nov. 28. Read more...
28 Nov Uber-Waymo Trial Delayed Again Following Allegations of Rogue Conduct at Uber An Uber Technologies Inc. whistleblower made explosive allegations that a company team stole trade secrets to gain an edge over rivals, prompting a judge to further delay the ride-hailing company’s trial with Waymo. Read more...
28 Nov Tesla Reveals Price Range for Electric Semi Tesla Inc. said the expected price for its all-electric Class 8 truck will range from $150,000 to $200,000. Read more...
28 Nov Trucking Company Owner Charged With Paying Off Texas Trooper for Inspection Stickers A second man has been charged in connection with an alleged bribery scheme involving state troopers and a Dallas trucking company, according to federal court documents. Read more...
28 Nov First New Hamsphire Turnpike Toll Hike In 10 Years Proposed A proposed 50% increase in turnpike tolls - the first systemwide hike in 10 years - would speed up existing reconstruction projects on Interstate 293 in Manchester, N.H., in Concord, N.H. and on the Seacoast; fund new projects; and eliminate the two ramp tolls at the F.E. Everett Turnpike exits in Merrimack, N.H. according to a new state report. Read more...
28 Nov First New Hampshire Turnpike Toll Hike in 10 Years Proposed A proposed 50% increase in turnpike tolls - the first systemwide hike in 10 years - would speed up existing reconstruction projects on Interstate 293 in Manchester, N.H., in Concord, N.H. and on the Seacoast; fund new projects; and eliminate the two ramp tolls at the F.E. Everett Turnpike exits in Merrimack, N.H. according to a new state report. Read more...
28 Nov Former Pilot Flying J Trainee Told to 'Get Your Mind Comfortable' With Fraud CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Jason Holland was new to the art of defrauding trucking companies when he attended a training session on it inside the Knoxville headquarters of the nation’s largest diesel fuel retailer, and he was uneasy, recordings showed. Read more...