2011 January

DOT issues Connected Vehicle Technology Challenge

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Research and Innovative Technology Administration announced the Connected Vehicle Technology Challenge, a new national competition seeking ideas for using wireless connectivity between vehicles to make transportation safer, greener and easier. Through the competition, RITA is soliciting ideas for products or ...

By CCJ Staff Published January 24, 2011

Court backs Swift on lease chargebacks

Swift Transportation is not required to disclose the precise amount of its chargebacks to owner-operators that represent markups or administrative fees as opposed to actual costs, a federal appeals court confirmed Jan. 20. Based on litigation by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, Swift changed its lease ...

By CCJ Staff Published January 24, 2011

Despite filing for bankruptcy, CTS says it’s still rolling

Cargo Transportation Services said Monday, Jan. 24, that despite filing for bankruptcy, it’s still business as usual for customers, vendors and employees, thanks to recent moves by management to preserve the company’s liquidity and keep its cash flowing. At a hearing on Jan. 19, CTS ...

By CCJ Staff Published January 24, 2011

Grant to upgrade, certify California logistics work force skills

Southern California has started a three-year $4.3 million U.S. Department of Labor training grant to upgrade and certify work force skills in the nation’s largest logistics hub. A group of community colleges began to deliver various courses this January to prepare both entry-level and incumbent ...

By CCJ Staff Published January 24, 2011

FedEx has new solution for deep frozen shipments

FedEx Corp. announced the launch of its FedEx Deep Frozen Shipping Solution, which offers an end-to-end service for the shipping of temperature-sensitive healthcare products around the world. FedEx says the new offering is an important component of the broader FedEx HealthCare Solutions portfolio of services ...

By CCJ Staff Published January 24, 2011

Bergstrom enters strategic partnership with KBi/Kold-Ban

Bergstrom Inc., manufacturer of battery-powered Nite no-idle systems, has entered into a strategic partnership with KBi/Kold-Ban International to help market and provide sales leads for KBi’s KAPower super capacitor system. The partnership is intended to capitalize on the research, development and manufacturing strengths of KBi ...

By CCJ Staff Published January 24, 2011

Zurich Fleet Intelligence targets operating costs, driver safety

To help fleet managers minimize their fleet’s operating costs and reduce crashes, all while keeping their vehicles up-and-running and their drivers safe, North American fleet insurer Zurich announced a U.S. program that combines its in-depth understanding of fleet insurance, operations and risk engineering to create ...

By CCJ Staff Published January 24, 2011

Eaton celebrating 100th anniversary

Eaton Corp. this year celebrates its 100th anniversary of providing customers around the world with innovative and sustainable products and systems. Founded as a small axle business in 1911, Eaton has evolved to become a global power management company and a provider of energy-efficient technologies ...

By CCJ Staff Published January 24, 2011

PHH Arval’s Driver Response Team is 2011 Stevie Award finalist

For the second year in a row, PHH Arval’s Driver Response Team was named a finalist for Contact Center of the Year in the fifth annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. To respond to the wide range of issues encountered by today’s drivers, ...

By CCJ Staff Published January 24, 2011

Penray names Loveland customer service representative

Penray announced that Zach Loveland has joined the company as a customer service representative based in the company’s office in Elk Grove Village, Ill., responsible for handling customer orders and service needs. “Zach’s background in customer service makes him a great addition to our team,” says ...

By CCJ Staff Published January 24, 2011