The empty runway stretching before Mark Hendrickson extends so far that its edges vanish in the heat shimmer of a broiling Central Valley afternoon.
September 6, 2017GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment
Proposal to Delay ELD Mandate Advances to House Floor
A closely watched provision that would halt the December mandate on electronic logging devices for trucks will reach the floor of the House as early as Sept. 6.
September 6, 2017BusinessEquipment
United Road Services Purchased by Carlyle Group
The Carlyle Group has acquired vehicle hauler United Road Services from Charlesbank Capital Partners, the companies announced Sept. 5.
September 5, 2017BusinessTechnologyEquipment
Goodyear Opens Office in Silicon Valley
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has opened its first office in California鈥檚 Silicon Valley to connect with automakers and technology firms.
September 5, 2017BusinessEquipment
Dana Hires Matthew Fahnestock as Chief Information Officer
Dana Inc. announced Matthew Fahnestock joined the company as chief information officer. He will oversee the development and implementation of Dana鈥檚 enterprise-wide information technology strategy.
September 5, 2017BusinessEquipment
Trail King Names Joe Kolb as Its New President
Trailer manufacturer Trail King Industries appointed Joe Kolb as its next president, whose responsibility will be day-to-day operations of the company.
September 5, 2017BusinessEquipment
Prestolite Gains Three Standard Positions at DTNA Beginning in 2019
Aftermarket supplier Prestolite Electric鈥檚 IdlePro model alternator was selected by Daimler Trucks North America for standard position on new commercial vehicles set to launch in multiple markets between late 2019 and early 2020.
September 5, 2017BusinessTechnologyEquipment
Anderson-DuBose Supports Sustainability With Electric Yard Truck
Orange EV announced one of its all-electric Class 8 yard trucks is now operating at The Anderson-DuBose Co. to move trailers used in its McDonald鈥檚 distribution network.
September 5, 2017BusinessEquipment
Paccar Parts Reaches Milestone With 100th TRP Store
The new store, opened by Kenworth of Louisiana, is located in Alexandria, La., and builds on a network of TRP stores that began in 2013 in Europe, the United Kingdom and in Mexico, according to the Renton, Wash.-based company.
September 5, 2017GovernmentTechnologyEquipment
House Panel Considering ELD Delay Amendment
A small House committee meeting Sept. 5 will determine whether to advance to the chamber鈥檚 floor an amendment that would deny funding for the implementation of a December mandate on electronic logging devices.
September 5, 2017