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Navistar International announced a series of executive appointments, including two new division presidents and the vice president of emerging technologies, strategy and planning. View the full article

J.B. Hunt Transport Services recently completed its first delivery using the Freightliner eCascadia all-electric Class 8 truck. View the full article

Even in the face of rising insurance costs, contractors can minimize their risk by strategizing with a trusted construction insurance specialist well ahead of their next policy renewal. View the full article

Sparta Group has signed agreements with both SBL Technologies Incorporated and NME Ltd. to supply COVID-19 antibody testing and analysis for truck drivers, as well as a suite of nanotechnology formulations to clean and protect truck surfaces. View the full article

After postponing this year’s International Roadcheck in March due to COVID-19, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has now rescheduled it for September 9-11. View the full article

Convoy now offers Convoy Factoring, a new payment service for carriers that provides same or next-day payment, without hidden fees or lock-in contracts. View the full article

Red Hook Terminals ordered a fleet of 10 BYD 8Y all-electric yard tractors that will be deployed at Red Hook Terminal’s intermodal yard in Port Newark, New Jersey. View the full article

Mark Botticelli has joined PeopleNet as executive vice president and head of technology, and several company veterans have been promoted to executive-level positions. View the full article

Alcoa Wheel & Transportation Products announced that its global line of wheel products are now Cradle to Cradle Certified at the Silver level, resulting from material choices and production processes that are environmentally safe and healthy and aluminum that is infinitely recyclable. View the full article

Toledo Spring of Toledo, Ohio, is celebrating 80 years in business. Founded in 1932 by Gunnard Rubini, Toledo Spring is a third generation, family-owned business. View the full article

Fontaine Modification, provider of custom truck modification services, has made several personnel changes. View the full article

Two key economic indicators that affect trucking freight, housing starts and industrial production, exceeded expectations in April. View the full article

A recently released natural gas analysis from TIAX LLC predicts the opportunity for the compressed-natural-gas fueling market will grow steadily over the next few years. View the full article

Saying the state is in a "unique position" to take advantage of the upcoming expansion of the Panama Canal, the Texas Department of Transportation is taking steps to make sure the Lone Star State is well-positioned to capitalize on this economic opportunity. View the full article

NAFA Fleet Management Association will offer a webinar, Getting Control of Fuel Costs, Wednesday, May 30, from 1-2 p.m. Eastern. View the full article