FCCC’s president Jeff Sather to retire in May
Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) — a manufacturer of gas, diesel and alternative-fuel chassis — has announced president and chief executive officer (CEO) Jeff Sather will retire as of May 3. […]
Broker-Carrier Summit roaring into Kansas City
For brokers and carriers used to finding each other only through load boards, the upcoming in-person Broker-Carrier Summit on April 22-24 in Kansas City, Missouri, seeks to take those relationships to the next level. “What we’re doing is creating something completely new in the industry. We’re bringing brokers and carriers together, especially those small to…
Howe takes on president’s role at Motion
Genuine Parts Company (GPC), an automotive and industrial replacement parts distributor, has named James F. Howe as president of Motion, the company’s industrial business. Howe has worked at Motion for […]
Freight’s path of totality; University of Arkansas; AB5 and drivers – WTT
On Episode 703 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is kicking off the eclipse by taking a look at the freight market. Will eclipse disruptions have any impact on rates? Woo pig! We’re talking to the University of Arkansas about its supply chain program — what students are learning, how the program works, how you get…
Rerouting trucks and ships away from Baltimore: What early data shows
As the days add up after the March 26 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, companies that gather data from trucks and supply chains are beginning to get an idea of where trucks are rerouting in the catastrophe’s wake. Data on ship rerouting is less conclusive. While some of that data is clear, a…