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Isaac Instruments Adds Ginnie Henkels to Its Board

Virginia (Ginnie) Henkels has been appointed to the board of directors at Isaac Instruments.

May 16, 2023
BusinessEquipmentSafety

XPO’s Robert Dean Wins Washington Title, Qualifies for NTDC

Robert Dean, a longtime professional driver with XPO, took top honors at the Washington Truck Driving Championships last month competing in the flatbed class.

May 16, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Average Age of Passenger Vehicles Hits Record High

Americans are keeping their cars longer than ever: The average age of a passenger vehicle on the road hit a record 12.5 years this year, according to data gathered by S&P Global Mobility.

May 15, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Stephen Roy Named Mack Trucks President

Volvo Group announced May 9 that it has appointed Stephen Roy to become the president of its Mack Trucks subsidiary.

May 15, 2023
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91ÊÓÆµ, C.R. England Team on Autonomous Pilot

Self-driving-trucks technology firm 91ÊÓÆµ and refrigerated carrier C.R. England are teaming up on a pilot program.

May 15, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Air Bag Manufacturer Refusing NHTSA’s Request to Recall

ARC Manufacturing could be heading for a legal battle with U.S. auto safety regulators after refusing a request that millions of potentially dangerous air bag inflators be recalled.

May 15, 2023
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April Class 8 Sales Up 19.4% Year-Over-Year

U.S. Class 8 retail sales in April increased 19.4% from a year ago but declined on a month-to-month basis, Wards Intelligence reported.

May 11, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Three Companies Charged With Emission Device Tampering

Federal authorities in Michigan have charged three companies — including a truckload carrier — and 11 individuals in an aftermarket scheme to disable the emissions control systems.

May 11, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Senate Panel OKs Rail Safety Bill In Wake of Ohio Derailment

Congressional transportation policymakers are considering legislation meant to enhance safety and efficiency operations along freight rail corridors.

May 11, 2023
BusinessEquipment

April Class 8 Orders Continue Year-Over-Year Declines

North American Class 8 orders in April continued the trend of year-over-year declines by dropping to 11,600 units, ACT Research reported.

May 11, 2023

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