2011 January

Trucks carry the most freight in almost all states, BTS reports

Trucking is the predominant mode used by businesses to ship freight in almost all states, according to “State Summaries: 2007 Commodity Flow Survey” from the Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics. BTS, a part of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, reported that at least ...

By CCJ Staff Published January 31, 2011

Saia rebounds from 2009 4Q loss

Saia Inc. on Monday, Jan. 31, reported fourth-quarter revenue was $224 million, up 11 percent from the prior -year quarter, reflecting enhanced yield and increased tonnage. Operating income was $1.8 million compared to an operating loss of $3.6 million from continuing operations. Net income was ...

By CCJ Staff Published January 31, 2011

FedEx expands LTL offerings

FedEx Freight Corp. on Monday, Jan. 31, announced enhancements to its service offerings by launching a unified less-than-truckload network and offering customers the choice of two levels of service from a single company. FedEx Freight Priority is a fast-transit option for time-sensitive LTL freight delivery, ...

By CCJ Staff Published January 31, 2011

Pitt Ohio rebrands, launches new website

Pitt Ohio is launching a new website in conjunction with the company’s rebranding efforts and the removal of “Express” from its name. Pitt Ohio says the new site is a more comprehensive view of its enterprise of services, including Supply Chain, Ground, Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) and ...

By CCJ Staff Published January 31, 2011

Ryder completes Scully acquisition

Ryder System on Monday, Jan. 31, announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of The Scully Companies Inc., based in California. Scully is a privately-owned regional provider of full-service lease, contract maintenance, commercial rental and dedicated contract carriage solutions, primarily serving the western United ...

By CCJ Staff Published January 31, 2011

DTNA celebrates 1,000th hybrid-electric vehicle

Daimler Trucks North America recently marked the production of its 1,000th hybrid-electric vehicle with a celebration at its plant in Mt. Holly, N.C. The 1,000th vehicle – a Freightliner Business Class M2 106 Hybrid truck – is manufactured at the Mt. Holly location. In addition to ...

By CCJ Staff Published January 31, 2011

Qualcomm enables fleet drivers to provide HOS feedback

On Jan. 5, the American Trucking Associations announced its hours-of-service campaign (http://safedriverhours.com/) to encourage industry and driver opposition to the administration’s proposed changes to driver hours of service regulations. Qualcomm, in response to requests from a number of its customers, has enabled two options ...

By CCJ Staff Published January 31, 2011

Firestone Industrial raises prices, taps Pinto to direct Brazil facility

Firestone Industrial Products on Monday, Jan. 31, announced an average price increase of 5 percent on its North American light-duty and heavy-duty air spring products. The company says the increase, effect April 1, is driven by the escalating costs of raw materials – specifically the ...

By CCJ Staff Published January 31, 2011

SmartDrive, Zurich collaborate for fleet risk management

SmartDrive, a provider of video-based driver safety and fleet management systems, announced it is working with fleet insurer Zurich on its new integrated fleet risk management solution, Zurich Fleet Intelligence. SmartDrive says it will offer its telematics devices to Zurich's insurance customers seeking ways to ...

By CCJ Staff Published January 31, 2011

Utility’s Virginia manufacturing plant helps support United Way

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. announced that its manufacturing plant in Glade Spring, Va., participated in the achievement of United Way of Russell and Washington Counties’ 2010 campaign goal of $1 million. Each year, Utility’s Glade Spring manufacturing plant is active in making contributions to ...

By CCJ Staff Published January 31, 2011