2009 March

Delo launches upgraded DeloPerformance.com website

Chevron Products Co. on Friday, March 20, introduced a redesigned www.DeloPerformance.com website offering an easy-to-use comprehensive resource with all of the latest news and product information on Delo branded products. According to the company, the site offers improved functionality for the Delo user and marketer. Chevron ...

By CCJ Staff Published March 27, 2009

Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. launches new Toyotires.com

Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. on Wednesday, March 25, announced the launch of its all-new website, toyotires.com. Representing the biggest facelift to date for the company's online presence, the website is redesigned from top to bottom, including a new Web address. The goal was to create a ...

By CCJ Staff Published March 27, 2009

TransCore’s Aitken joins NPTC Institute’s board of governors

Brad Aitken, director of business development for TransCore's tracking and communications (GlobalWave) business unit, has been elected to the board of governors for the NPTC Institute. The NPTC represents private truck fleets and provides training and certification programs to advance the professional skill and knowledge ...

By CCJ Staff Published March 27, 2009

Navistar’s Ustian: Leverage assets to succeed

Trucking is at the heart of our nation's economy and is key to our economic turnaround, Dan Ustian - chairman, president and chief executive officer of Navistar International Corp. - told attendees at the annual Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association Breakfast & Briefing. While headlines ...

By CCJ Staff Published March 27, 2009

Aljex answers FAQS with video how-tos

Aljex Software Inc. -- a provider of hosted management software for freight brokers, 3PLs and other transportation providers -- has launched a new approach to customer training and support: short, targeted, online videos. Aljex says it now provides 31 specific training videos on its website and ...

By CCJ Staff Published March 27, 2009

Navman Wireless adds KPI reporting

Navman Wireless North America announced an upgrade to its OnlineAVL2 vehicle tracking and logistics system that aids managers of larger service fleets in cutting costs and increasing productivity. The software now offers Executive Summary reports that consolidate key performance indicators for multiple vehicle groups and/or ...

By CCJ Staff Published March 27, 2009

Descartes unveils next generation of logistics solutions

Descartes Systems Group, a global on-demand software-as-a-service (SaaS) logistics solutions provider, unveiled its latest generation of solutions at this week's Global User Group Conference in Atlanta. Descartes says its updated offerings provide a broad footprint of capabilities across multiple modes of transportation to support the end-to-end ...

By CCJ Staff Published March 27, 2009

ConocoPhillips Lubricants touts Liquid Titanium additive

ConocoPhillips Lubricants has introduced new versions of its Guardol ECT and Kendall Super-D XA premium diesel engine oils, which now include a new "Liquid Titanium" additive system. Developed in conjunction with a major additive manufacturer over a period of 18 months, the additive offers enhanced ...

By John Baxter Published March 27, 2009

UTi Worldwide posts 4Q net loss

UTi Worldwide Inc. on Thursday, March 26, reported financial results for its fiscal 2009 fourth quarter ended Jan. 31. The company reported a loss in the fiscal quarter due to goodwill impairment and other charges, and that results also were adversely impacted by the significant ...

By CCJ Staff Published March 27, 2009

Averitt improves LTL service in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia

Averitt Express announced that it has improved its less-than-truckload service in Virginia and has expanded its LTL coverage into new points in Maryland and West Virginia. The company says the expansions were made possible by a newly-constructed service center in Winchester, Va., that features 14,000 ...

By CCJ Staff Published March 27, 2009