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Small business group challenges brokers" request for FMCSA standard
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (315+ words) The TIA is asking the FMCSA to step in, suggesting the agency could provide more information to brokers, CEO and President Chris Burroughs told Trucking Dive. Possible solutions include a revamp of the ratings process or faster regulatory screenings, he…...
California trucking business files for bankruptcy
1+ day, 11+ min ago (194+ words) The business faced an imminent repossession threat of most of its rolling stock and needs more time to file its remaining bankruptcy materials, according to a June 29 filing by its attorney. "The Debtor's financial affairs are extremely complicated and involve…...
Ameri Lux Transportation & Logistics acquires Dedicated Systems
1+ day, 31+ min ago (279+ words) Growth is a priority for Ameri Lux International, a distributor of multiwall and corrugated sheets and plastic sheet products." Acquiring Dedicated Systems more than doubled Ameri Lux Transportation's fleet. The transportation segment launched in 2012 as part of Ameri Lux International…...
JK Moving Services hires enterprise-wide CFO
2+ day, 38+ min ago (300+ words) Dumitrache "Dumi" Martinez most recently served in leading financial roles at Mars, Inc. Dumitrache "Dumi" Martinez has taken on the role of enterprise-wide CFO at JK Moving Services, a newly created position spanning multiple JK businesses. The senior finance executive…...
Quarterhill lands $2. 5 M contract for Chicago area traffic data collection
2+ day, 18+ min ago (256+ words) The company will install new "Continuous Count Sites," which will collect year-round information on volumes and vehicle types across Northeastern Illinois roadways. Data collected from CCS can support IDOT's planning, engineering and policy decisions, including efforts to analyze freight and…...
Schneider National names manufacturing CEO to board
3+ day, 9+ min ago (274+ words) Husco leader Austin Ramirez brings "a thoughtful, strategic perspective" to Schneider's board, CEO Mark Rourke said. Provided by Schneider National Schneider National named manufacturing executive Austin Ramirez to its board of directors, the carrier announced June 24. While Ramirez' appointment happened…...
Daimler launches large-scale DEF software update for in-service trucks
3+ day, 9+ min ago (150+ words) The EPA's overhaul of restrictions has spurred the OEM to implement software updates for over 300, 000 trucks. Under the previous requirements, trucks were restricted to 5 miles-per-hour speed limits when an issue arose that required maintenance; however, the revision has updated that…...
Fed Ex Freight turns focus toward high-margin shipments
6+ day, 28+ min ago (451+ words) The LTL carrier has its sights set on gaining market share in the healthcare, grocery and technology markets as an independent company. Provided by Fed Ex Freight" Now that Fed Ex Freight is operating as an independent company, its next…...
Prime Inc. seeks $11 M refund from IRS
6+ day, 22+ min ago (241+ words) A legal complaint says the federal government should reimburse the trucking company for wrongfully collecting diesel taxes tied to its refrigerated trailers. A legal complaint says the Internal Revenue Service owes trucking business Prime Inc. over $11 million and alleges the…...
Kratos completes cross-country tandem autonomous haul for NASCAR race
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (475+ words) The route spanned from Florida to North Carolina and California to deliver race equipment to San Diego. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions says it completed a cross-country trip with a driverless truck that followed a driver-operated tractor trailer. According to the…...