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NEXTRAN TRUCK CENTERS ACQUIRES QUINCY MACK, DECATUR MACK, AND H&L MACK

NEXTRAN TRUCK CENTERS ACQUIRES QUINCY MACK, DECATUR MACK, AND H&L MACK

| November 24, 2024

This growth is supported by a robust network of over 530 service bays and nearly 1,400 employees nationwide Nextran Truck Centers, a full-service commercial truck dealer, announced has acquired Quincy Mack, Decatur Mack, and H&L Mack, a well-respected Mack Trucks dealer with five locations across Illinois, Missouri, and Iowa. This strategic acquisition further expands Nextran’s […]

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Transense and TIRETASK launch innovative tyre management solution in key markets

Transense and TIRETASK launch innovative tyre management solution in key markets

| November 24, 2024

By capturing and analysing tyre data efficiently, fleet operators can reduce operational costs, enhance safety standards and extend tyre life Transense Technologies plc, a leader in sensor technology and measurement solutions, has announced an exclusive partnership with German software firm TIRETASK GmbH, to bring an all-in-one tyre management solution to the UK, North America and […]

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Prospero Staff Capital Acquires Majority Ownership in Roadrunner from Elliott Management

Prospero Staff Capital Acquires Majority Ownership in Roadrunner from Elliott Management

| November 24, 2024

Fresh Capital to Propel Transportation’s Greatest Comeback Story to Next Phase of Growth  Prospero Staff Capital, a private equity vehicle co-led by Ted Kellner and Chris Jamroz, announced the acquisition of a majority ownership interest in Roadrunner from affiliates controlled by Elliott Investment Management L.P. (“Elliott”). Elliott will retain a minority stake in the company, remaining a long-term […]

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Truck Parking Club Hits 1000 Locations in 46 states

Truck Parking Club Hits 1000 Locations in 46 states

| November 24, 2024

Truck Parking Club offers parking in 46 states at 24,000+ locations Evan Shelley, Co-founder & CEO – I am very excited to announce that Truck Parking Club has added our 1000th Property Member location. We now have truck parking locations in 46 states with 24,000 spaces! When I started this company two years ago, I […]

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Volvo Trucks scores five stars in independent safety test

Volvo Trucks scores five stars in independent safety test

| November 21, 2024

“This is proof of our consistent efforts in safety developments to go beyond what is required by legislation, towards our vision of zero accidents involving our trucks”, says Anna Wrige Berling, Volvo Trucks The European consumer test organization Euro NCAP has for the first time ever assessed the safety of heavy-duty trucks. Volvo’s best-selling models, […]

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The Climate Pledge and C40 Cities launch testing of long-range electric freight trucks along the Bengaluru-Chennai highway

The Climate Pledge and C40 Cities launch testing of long-range electric freight trucks along the Bengaluru-Chennai highway

| November 21, 2024

 The first phase of this joint action project includes Amazon, Ashok Leyland, Billion-E, and ChargeZone The Climate Pledge and C40 Cities announce a first-of-its-kind collaborative demonstration project in India – the initial phase of testing electric vehicle (EV) trucks along the 350-kilometre Bengaluru-Chennai highway corridor.  The trucks will transport commercial loads along the corridor, analysing […]

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