As the European Union and Japan begin negotiations on a free trade agreement this week, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has reiterated its calls for Japan to remove non-tariff barriers so that European brands are able to compete on an equal footing.
Volkswagen has recently held a meeting at its Emden plant in Germany to discuss the progress of a range of improvement and innovation projects being undertaken there, as well as to provide an outlook on the challenges ahead for the plant. The focus of discussions this year was on preparations for production of the next-generation […]
From next week on April 1st, General Motors Europe will implement the outsourcing of its logistics planning, operations and purchasing to logistics provider Gefco. Acting as a 4PL for the carmaker, Gefco will manage GM’s inbound and outbound supply chain across Europe, Russia and Turkey, combining volumes with its established transport and logistics services for […]
Analysis of nationwide inspection data byOverdrive andCCJ shows a marked variation among the continental states in inspection intensity, as well as which types of violations get attention.
New Jersey’s legislature is one of at least five state assemblies considering changes in employee and contractor classification. On March 14, the state assembly transportation committee reported favorably on the Truck Operator Independent Contractor Act. The bill, A1578, is opposed by the Owner-Operator Independent Driver Association. An identical bill, S1450, also was introduced in the […]
Unsellable Lincoln MKZs jammed together at Ford’s Flat Rock, Mich., plant. Ford kept assembling the imperfect cars in Hermosillo, Mexico, then shipped them to Michigan for rework and final inspection. Now the company is telling dealers that the backlog will be eliminated soon.
Trucking industry manufacturers, dealers and aftermarket providers now have a new tool to help them identify and target prospects. Using RigDig Business Intelligence, they can determine market share, provide their sales forces with information on purchasing behavior, buying cycles and trucks in operation, and integrate this intelligence into their internal CRM solutions.
Volvo Trucks unveiled its D13-LNG engine at the Mid-America Trucking Show Thursday, the company’s first integrated natural gas entry for the North American market. The Volvo D13-LNG compression-ignition engine utilizes liquefied natural gas (LNG) to deliver increased range and significant fuel efficiency improvements compared with other natural gas-powered offerings.
Michelin Truck Tires this week introduced a new trailer tire and a new retread tire in Louisville, Ky., at the Mid-America Trucking Show. The premise behind both is combining fuel efficiency with durability and long-tire life, said Jaye Young, Michelin’s
