Trucking industry in the United States

Allison Transmission Schedules Fourth Quarter 2018 Earnings Conference Call

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Monday, February 4, 2019
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Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN), the largest global provider of commercial duty fully-automatic transmissions, today announced that it will hold its fourth quarter 2018 financial results conference call at 8:00 a.m.

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  • Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN), the largest global provider of commercial duty fully-automatic transmissions, today announced that it will hold its fourth quarter 2018 financial results conference call at 8:00 a.m.
  • The dial-in phone number for the conference call is 1-877-425-9470 and the international dial-in number is 1-201-389-0878.
  • Additionally, the fourth quarter 2018 results press release will be available on the 'News Releases' page of the website.
  • Allison transmissions are used in a variety of applications including refuse, construction, fire, distribution, bus, motorhomes, defense and energy.

ATA Announces Noregon Renewed as ATA Featured Product Provider

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Friday, February 1, 2019
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ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, American Trucking Associations announced the connected vehicles solutions company Noregon as a Featured Product Provider.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, American Trucking Associations announced the connected vehicles solutions company Noregon as a Featured Product Provider.
  • "ATA is thrilled to continue our relationship with Noregon, a company that consistently brings state of the art solutions to market in the trucking industry," said ATA President and CEO Chris Spear.
  • "We are excited to extend our relationship with the American Trucking Associations as a featured product provider," said Noregon CEO Tim Bigwood.
  • A complete list of ATA Featured Product companies is available at www.atabusinesssolutions.com or by calling 866-821-3468.

Allison’s Hybrid Transmission to Provide Propulsion for Suffolk County Transit

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Thursday, January 31, 2019
Energy, Alternative energy, Other Energy, Transport, Other Transport, Public transport, Manufacturing, Automotive Manufacturing, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Automotive, Fleet management, Other Automotive, General Automotive, Allison Transmission, Trucking industry in the United States, Suffolk County Transit, Hybrid electric vehicle, Automotive industry, Engines, Hybrid vehicles, Motor vehicles, Transport

Suffolk County Transit has announced that more than 20 of their New Flyer buses will be equipped with Allison Transmissions electric hybrid.

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  • Suffolk County Transit has announced that more than 20 of their New Flyer buses will be equipped with Allison Transmissions electric hybrid.
  • Suffolk County Transit is the provider of bus services in Suffolk County, New York on Long Island.
  • The H 40 EPTM electric hybrid captures otherwise wasted energy during vehicle braking and uses it to assist in vehicle propulsion and powering of auxiliary equipment.
  • We are pleased to continue our relationship with Suffolk County Transit, said Heidi Schutte, VP, Global and NA Regional and National Account Sales, Allison Transmission.

Fortune Magazine Names Ryder Among World’s Most Admired Companies for Seventh Year in a Row

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Thursday, January 31, 2019
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Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet management , dedicated transportation , and supply chain solutions, today announced that it has been named by Fortune magazine as one of the World's Most Admired Companies.

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  • Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet management , dedicated transportation , and supply chain solutions, today announced that it has been named by Fortune magazine as one of the World's Most Admired Companies.
  • This is the seventh consecutive year that Ryder has made the list, ranking as one of the top five companies within the Trucking, Transportation, and Logistics industry.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190131005089/en/
    Ryder has been named by Fortune magazine as one of the World's Most Admired Companies for the seventh consecutive year.
  • Fortunes World's Most Admired Companies list, a ranking of the worlds most respected and reputable companies, was based on a survey of 3,750 executives, analysts, directors, and experts.

Scottsdale-based Company Emerge, Creators of the Private Freight Marketplace, Names Grant Crawford President

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Wednesday, January 30, 2019
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Grant Crawford, former Vice President of International Operations for FedEx Freight, will lead Emerge's team of logistic experts.

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  • Grant Crawford, former Vice President of International Operations for FedEx Freight, will lead Emerge's team of logistic experts.
  • A respected industry veteran, Grant brings nearly three decades of experience spanning back to 1991 when FedEx Ground was just a start up.
  • Grant Crawford leads the Emerge Team of logistic industry experts as President.
  • From there, Grant moved on to become President of Roadrunner Freight and then Executive VP and Chief Customer Officer for Synter Resource Group where he remains the current Vice Chairman.

The Heavy-Duty Trucks Market in Europe 2019-2023; Dominated by AB Volvo, CNH Industrial, Daimler, Navistar, PACCAR and Volkswagen - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
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The heavy-duty trucks market in Europe will register a CAGR of about 3% by 2023.

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  • The heavy-duty trucks market in Europe will register a CAGR of about 3% by 2023.
  • For instance, unlike conventional HD trucks, electric HD trucks are lighter and easy to control using autonomous technology due to a limited number of moving parts.
  • Eastern Europe is expected to account for a significant portion of the adoption of HD trucks in Europe during the forecast period.
  • An increase in the price of the raw materials has resulted in a subsequent increase in the manufacturing cost of trucks.

Ryder Honors Mexican Trucking Companies for Service Excellence during Ninth Annual Recognition Event

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
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Ryder provides comprehensive logistics and supply chain management solutions to companies with operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.

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  • Ryder provides comprehensive logistics and supply chain management solutions to companies with operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.
  • In Mexico, Ryder contracts with more than 150 Mexican carriers.
  • Ryder also handles more than 23,000 cross-border freight movements between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico monthly.
  • Globally, Ryder operates 320 facilities with 50 million square feet of warehouse space.

David J. Bronczek Joins FedEx Corporation Board of Directors

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Monday, January 28, 2019
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FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) announced today that David J. Bronczek, the Companys president and chief operating officer, has been elected to the Board of Directors.

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  • FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) announced today that David J. Bronczek, the Companys president and chief operating officer, has been elected to the Board of Directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190128005708/en/
    David J. Bronczek Joins FedEx Corporation Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Company also announced today that independent members of its Board have approved changes to the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines to apply the mandatory retirement age of 75 only to non-management directors, effective immediately.
  • Mr. Bronczek is responsible for all FedEx operating companies and is a member of the five-person Executive Committee.
  • Dave is an outstanding leader at FedEx, and he will be a valuable addition to the Board of Directors, said Frederick W. Smith, chairman and CEO of FedEx Corporation.

Commercial Vehicle Group Participates in 2019 Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week

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Friday, January 25, 2019
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NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Jan. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "CVG")(NASDAQ: CVGI), a leading supplier of a full range of cab related products and systems for the global commercial vehicle market, announced today that it will participate in the 2019 Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 28 31.

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  • NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Jan. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "CVG")(NASDAQ: CVGI), a leading supplier of a full range of cab related products and systems for the global commercial vehicle market, announced today that it will participate in the 2019 Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 28 31.
  • HDAW is North America's largest gathering of independent distributors of the heavy-duty truck industry and provides valuable networking opportunities with top industry executives of all major heavy-duty truck manufacturers and distributors.
  • Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (through its subsidiaries) is a leading supplier of a full range of cab related products and systems for the global commercial vehicle market, including the medium- and heavy-duty truck market, the medium- and heavy-construction vehicle market, and the military, bus, agriculture, specialty transportation, mining, industrial equipment and off-road recreational markets.
  • Information about the Company and its products is available on the internet at www.cvgrp.com .

Minnesota Trucking Association Names Art Stoen 2018 Minnesota Driver Of The Year

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Friday, January 25, 2019
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MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Minnesota Trucking Association (MTA) named Austin, MN resident, Arthur "Art" Stoen, professional truck driver for Kane Transport in Inver Grove Heights, MN, the 2018 Minnesota Driver of the Year at its Driver of the Year Banquet.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Minnesota Trucking Association (MTA) named Austin, MN resident, Arthur "Art" Stoen, professional truck driver for Kane Transport in Inver Grove Heights, MN, the 2018 Minnesota Driver of the Year at its Driver of the Year Banquet.
  • Driving safe is no easy task, especially when you take into consideration his daily driving conditions like congestion, driver distractions and Minnesota winters.
  • Throughout 2018, exceptional drivers are nominated by their companies and one driver is chosen each month to be the Driver of the Month.
  • The Minnesota Trucking Association (MTA) is a non-profit trade association representing 630 member-trucking companies and allied firms from across the state.