The Port of New Orleans announced Tuesday that President and CEO Brandy D. Christian will step down in June to pursue an opportunity in the private sector. Christian has served as president and CEO since January 2017, as well as the CEO of the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) since its acquisition by the…
Gatik has announced a partnership with Isuzu to help the truck maker accelerate mass production of an SAE Level 4 autonomous truck. The trucks will be deployed in “freight only” […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly $500,000 worth of cocaine squirreled away in a semitruck hauling cotton candy in Texas. Authorities found the drugs Thursday at World Trade Bridge in Laredo when an officer referred a truck hauling a shipment of cotton candy for secondary inspection, the agency announced in a news release….
Less-than-truckload carrier Saia announced its new chief financial officer Tuesday. Internal hire Matthew Batteh has assumed the role effective immediately. Batteh succeeds Doug Col, who announced his retirement last month in conjunction with the company’s first-quarter results. Col has served as CFO since the beginning of 2020. He will remain with the company through the…
Shell Rotella announced the 42nd SuperRigs truck competition will be hosted from May 30 to June 1, at Texas Motor Speedway. This year’s SuperRigs will bring together truckers from across North […]