Thousands of outsourced logistics workers will stage a symbolic mini-strike against DHL and Jaguar Land Rover in a protest against pay and the use of contracted labour. Is it a sign of greater risks in the supply chain?
Thousands of outsourced logistics workers will stage a symbolic mini-strike against DHL and Jaguar Land Rover in a protest against pay and the use of contracted labour. Is it a sign of greater risks in the supply chain?
Derek Leathers highlights steps Werner Enterprises has taken to reduce fuel costs. He addressed the Avondale Partners Trucking Forum Aug. 21 in Dallas.
Safety is the responsibility of everyone who touches heavy truck, not simply the one in the driver’s seat, according to an industry panel at the Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference Wednesday in Dallas, Texas. “Safety is not only a manufacturer responsibility, it takes a mixture of technology and training,†says Tim Lafon, Director of Regulatory Affairs […]
Renowned investor T. Boone Pickens speculates on how oil prices will trend through year-end. Pickens addressed fleet and supplier executives Aug. 21 at the Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference in Dallas.
Indonesian Industry Minister MS Hidayat announced over the weekend that, starting next year, the OEM might take part in a government-backed green car program with the possible production of hybrid cars.
Fleets have long wanted to outsource more maintenance, but have been frustrated by problems with the quality, cost and speed of the work. Today, there are more pressures on fleets to outsource than ever. Equipment has become more sophisticated, more heavily computerized and complicated to work on.
Hyundai has announced that it intends to establish its own dealer network in Mexico and end its contract with Chrysler de Mexico, which has been handling distribution in the country for the Korean carmaker for the past 14 years. “This decision has been taken to seek broader business opportunities under the Hyundai Motor brand in […]
Carmakers operating in Egypt are continuing to assemble cars despite the ongoing political unrest in the country. While production had been temporarily suspended at some operations at 6th October City, south of Cairo, where most of country’s assembly plants are located, there are no reports of production supply problems and showrooms remain open.
Just as soon at it looked like diesel was starting to trend lower it has done an about-face.