2007 August

Transport America names Webb regional marketing manager

Transport America recently announced that Mike Webb has joined the company as regional marketing manager in the Dallas area. Before joining Transport America, Webb worked as director of sales for Greatwide Dedicated Transport and regional sales manager for Dart Transit. "Mike is highly respected, with more ...

By CCJ Staff Published August 7, 2007

Averitt receives Carrier of the Year Award from Rheem

Averitt Express recently was honored with the 2006 Carrier of the Year award from Rheem Manufacturing. Rheem presented the award in recognition of Cookeville, Tenn.-based Averitt's efforts to uphold Rheem's high service standards. The award is based on criteria such as on-time performance, claims service, ...

By CCJ Staff Published August 7, 2007

Aug. 7, 2007

CITGO CITGO is one of the oldest and most trusted names in the lubricants business. Backed by product development laboratories and technical support second to none, the company's engine oils, transmission/hydraulic fluids, greases, industrial lubricants, food grade white oils and process oils have established a reputation ...

By Dean Smallwood Published August 7, 2007

Live in luxury in long-haul coach

Twins Custom Coaches says its Freightliner Argosy Standard Twins Coach, based on the Argosy cabover, includes a multilevel floor plan, stainless chef's galley, leather furnishings, a home theater system, granite countertops, deluxe hardwood cabinetry and touchscreen controls. For more information, go to www.twinscustomcoaches.com or call 714-420-2286.

By CCJ Staff Published August 7, 2007

EPA selects MTIS for GATS exhibit

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Smartway Transport Partnership has selected the Meritor Tire Inflation System by Pressure Systems International as the exclusive representative of tire inflation technology to be exhibited in its booth at the Great American Trucking Show, set for Aug. 23-25 in Dallas. MTIS ...

By CCJ Staff Published August 7, 2007

Hendrickson unveils integral height control, automatic dump valve

Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems developed its integral height control valve and automatic dump valve to help maintain load stability over the road and facilitate loading dock activity. Specifically designed and tested for optimum performance with Hendrickson air-ride suspensions, the integrated unit features a high-flow design ...

By CCJ Staff Published August 7, 2007

Peterson’s newest DOT light is rated PC

Peterson Manufacturing has expanded its line of single-diode Piranha LED clearance/sidemarker lights with a PC-rated model: the 177 Series DOT Light. All lights in the DOT line approximate the size of the DOTS gumdrops - about 3/4-inch in diameter - from which comes their "DOT" ...

By CCJ Staff Published August 7, 2007

Phillips introduces Permalogic Reefer

Phillips designed its Permalogic Reefer -- an all-weather, all-electronic controller -- to manage power to trailer dome lamps in reefer trailers, allowing operation of the trailer dome lamps even if the trailer is not connected to the tractor, while also protecting the operation of the ...

By CCJ Staff Published August 7, 2007

CTNA announces Continental University at Mt. Vernon facility

Continental Tire North America recently announced the official launch of Continental University at its facility in Mt. Vernon, Ill. The program formalizes a current pilot program with Rend Lake College designed to gives all employees the opportunity to earn an associate's degree onsite, and expands ...

By CCJ Staff Published August 7, 2007

Aug. 1, 2007

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By Dean Smallwood Published August 7, 2007