PLM Fleet, a fleet management company, will begin adding QR codes on all its trailers, giving suppliers an easy access point for updates, while customers will gain the ability to request services, track repairs to completion and gain access to trailer licensing and registration. read more

FEB 13, 2023 - 7:12 am

The Wall Street Journal included United Rentals on its Management Top 250 List, developed by the Drucker Institute, which recognizes companies for “doing the right things well.” read more

FEB 10, 2023 - 6:58 am

Chase plans to hire more than 500 small business bankers over the next two years as part of the firm’s ongoing efforts to expand small business relationships and increase access to credit, advice and education. read more

FEB 9, 2023 - 7:11 am

According to data provided by Epiq Bankruptcy, a provider of U.S. bankruptcy filing data, new bankruptcy filings were up year over year across Chapters 7, 11, 13 and 15 in January. read more

FEB 6, 2023 - 7:16 am

Willis Lease Finance announced its UK subsidiary, Willis Aviation Services Limited (WASL), expanded its service offerings to include UK CAA base maintenance approvals for the Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737NG, ATR 42/72 and Embraer 135/145 aircraft. read more

FEB 3, 2023 - 7:16 am

First Citizens Bank's real estate finance group, part of the CIT division, served as lead arranger on $65.7 million in financing to MainStreet Property Group for the development of The Spark Apartments, a 211-unit, Class A multifamily project in Redmond, WA. read more

FEB 3, 2023 - 7:09 am

The Federal Reserve announced that it will raise the target range for the federal funds rate to between 4.5% and 4.75%, marking a quarter point increase. The move was less drastic than its seven rate increases in 2022, with all but one of those lifting rates by three quarters of a point. read more

FEB 2, 2023 - 7:10 am

First American Equipment Finance announced it earned the 2023 Top Workplaces USA award, issued by Energage. This is First American’s third time being name to this nationwide list. This year, it came in at No. 6.  read more

FEB 2, 2023 - 6:57 am

Penske Truck Leasing, a global transportation services provider, announced its Penske Driver mobile application has been certified as an electronic logging device (ELD) in Canada. The app provides real-time visibility into driver performance, allowing fleet managers to track driver productivity. read more

JAN 30, 2023 - 7:10 am

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) recognized Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions and its client, Equitable, as 2022 ACC Value Champions. A financial services and insurance company, Equitable was celebrated for its implementation of two ELM Solutions products. read more

JAN 30, 2023 - 7:06 am

Ritchie Bros. entered into a securities purchase agreement with Starboard Value and certain of its affiliates pursuant to which Starboard will make a concurrent $485 million convertible preferred equity and $15 million common share investment in Ritchie Bros. read more

JAN 25, 2023 - 7:18 am

Thomas M. Quindlen, who recently retired as executive vice president and CEO of the diversified value and lifestyle group at Synchrony Financial (formerly GE Capital Retail Finance), was elected vice chair of Villanova University’s board of trustees. read more

JAN 25, 2023 - 7:16 am

According to a report from CoBank, the U.S. economy will progressively slow through the first half of 2023 as fears of a recession remain high. However, with the unemployment rate at a 53-year low and inflation trending lower, forecasts are turning at least a little less gloomy. read more

JAN 23, 2023 - 7:15 am

According to a new outlook report, Kroll Bond Rating Agency remains optimistic about the gradual but certain recovery in the aviation markets despite another year of upheaval in economies globally in 2022, which was exacerbated by geopolitical tensions. read more

JAN 20, 2023 - 6:48 am

Textron named Lisa Atherton, president and CEO of the Textron Systems segment, to a new role as chief operating officer of the Bell segment. Tom Hammoor, who most recently led Textron Aviation Defense, will succeed Atherton as president and CEO of the Textron Systems segment. read more

JAN 20, 2023 - 6:45 am