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Isaac Instruments Achieves IT Security Certification

Fleet management technology provider Isaac Instruments has obtained certification for information security management from ISO, the International Organization for Standardization.

August 26, 2022
BusinessFor-Hire

PS Logistics Completes Acquisition, Agreement

PS Logistics announced its refrigerated carrier Purdy Bros. Trucking, based in Loudon, Tenn., completed the acquisition of certain transportation assets of Phoenix Leasing of Tennessee Inc.

August 26, 2022
BusinessEquipment

Bridgestone to Add 380 Jobs as Part of Plant Expansion

Bridgestone Americas is adding 380 new manufacturing jobs as part of an expansion of its tire plant in Morrison, Tenn., the tiremaker announced Aug. 25.

August 26, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Geotab Reaches 3 Million Subscribers

Fleet telematics supplier Geotab said more than 3 million vehicles worldwide are now equipped with devices connected to its technology platform.

August 26, 2022
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Biden Administration Urges Fuel Export Cuts to Restock Northeast

The Biden administration is warning refiners that it may take 鈥渆mergency measures鈥 to address fuel exports as stockpiles of gasoline and diesel fuel remain near historically low levels in the Northeast.

August 26, 2022
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Diesel Pinch Looms as World Seeks Relief From Pricey Natural Gas

The global diesel market looks set to get even tighter as power generators and industrial users seek relief from surging natural gas prices.

August 26, 2022
BusinessLogisticsFor-HireTCA

U.S. Xpress Cuts Nondriving Staff, Slows Spending

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. 鈥 U.S. Xpress Enterprises is hitting the brakes on its spending, cutting its nondriving staff by another 5% this month and looking for ways to dispose of extra real estate and trim other expenses to offset rising costs amid signs of a shipping slowdown in some industries.

August 26, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

McLeod Updates MPact Market Analysis Tool

McLeod Software has released an updated version of its MPact PRO market analysis tool, designed to give motor carriers and freight brokers deeper insights into rate trends and opportunities to improve profitability.

August 26, 2022
GovernmentBusiness

Inflation Eases as Consumer Prices Rise 6.3% in July

WASHINGTON 鈥 Inflation eased last month as energy prices tumbled, raising hopes that a surge in prices increases may have peaked.

August 26, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Hyliion Acquires Generator Technology From GE Additive for $37 Million

Hyliion Holdings Corp., a provider of electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 semi-trucks, announced it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a new fuel-agnostic generator, the Karno, from GE Additive, a unit of GE.

August 26, 2022

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