Phillips reorganizes, promotes two presidents
Five distinct strategic business units (SBUs) have been created to focus resources on specific markets in order to be even more responsive to customer needs and innovative in product development.
Birmingham Freightliner becomes authorized Fuso dealership
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.’s (MFTA) newest Fuso sales, service and parts center is in Birmingham Freightliner in Birmingham, Alabama. This marks the third Fuso franchise for Birmingham Freightliner’s parent company, Peach State Truck Centers.
Snap-on releases new Pro-Link Ultra diagnostic software
Snap-on has recently introduced the EEHD869048 Pro-Link Ultra Light and Medium Truck (LMT) 2019.
Thermo King launches training program for food banks
To support the shift to more nutritionally-focused models, Thermo King has announced plans to provide pro bono training to food banks through it’s We Move Food program.
Jacobs Vehicle Systems delivers eight-millionth engine brake
This delivery comes less than two years after Jacobs shipped its seven millionth brake, and nearly 60 years after the company’s first engine brake.
XL acquires Quantum Fuel’s electrification division, appoints new CEO
XL acquired the electrification division of Quantum Fuel Systems on Oct. 4. Per the terms of the transaction, XL acquires the engineering staff and technology assets of Quantum Fuel’s EV division. XL will continue to operate Quantum’s Lake Forest, California office.
FTR reports a rebound in trailer orders in September
FTR reports preliminary trailer orders for September at 19,000 units, the highest since February.
Transportation Supply Depot named Stoughton Blue Diamond Dealer award winner
Transportation Supply Depot (TSD) has been named the recipient of the Stoughton Blue Diamond Dealer Award by Stoughton Trailers.
Peterbilt delivers first medium-duty electric model 220EV to Frito-Lay
Six battery electric model 220EV medium-duty trucks will be used by PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division as part of its Modesto, California, Zero- and Near Zero-Emission Freight Facility Project.
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake earns award for expansion of wheel-end facility
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC (BSFB) recently earned a 2019 Business Expansion Award from the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce for expansion of operations at its wheel-end manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Trucking Conditions Index for August reflects mediocre environment for carriers
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for August, at a -1.11 reading, was negatively impacted by weak utilization and higher financing costs. FTR forecasts that the TCI will hover around the neutral range through 2020.
Driver shortage, hours-of-service rules, driver compensation top list of industry concerns
According to the American Transportation Research Institute’s annual Top Industry Issues report, for the third year in a row, the driver shortage is the top-ranked issue for trucking fleets, as they struggle to recruit and retain qualified drivers.
