2011 June

PCS Software’s Mobile XpressTrax available for iPhone

PCS Software, a developer of integrated transportation management software products, has released Mobile XpressTrax for the iPhone, a GPS and driver communications application that interfaces to the PCS Express Transportation Management Systems. Mobile XpressTrax uses the iPhone’s GPS technology to deliver actual driver locations to PCS’s ...

By CCJ Staff Published June 7, 2011

Eaton designs motor controls system for materials handling

Suited for use in distributed control applications on conveyors, materials handling systems and all installations that can benefit from a decentralised motor control system, the latest Rapid Link 4.0 motor control units from Eaton’s Electrical Sector combine versatility, ease of installation, plug-able connections, space-saving compact ...

By CCJ Staff Published June 7, 2011

Performance Friction launches Facebook store

Fans of the Performance Friction Facebook fan page now can order brake pads, rotors and the new RH665 DOT 4 Racing Brake Fluid without even leaving Facebook. The store initially will stock popular parts for the sports car enthusiast market. In the coming months, new ...

By CCJ Staff Published June 7, 2011

Meritor names Sohm VP/communications; Cummins to retire

Meritor Inc. has appointed Krista Sohm to the position of vice president of communications, effective immediately. Lin Cummins, formerly senior vice president of communications at Meritor for nearly 13 years, has elected to retire from Meritor at the end of the year, at which time ...

By CCJ Staff Published June 7, 2011

Penray names Boelling regional sales manager

Penray announced that Brad Boelling has joined the Power Fleet Sales Team as regional manager for the Southwest region, based out of his home office in Arlington, Texas. Boelling, who most recently was with MHC Kenworth based in South Dallas, began his career with Midwest ...

By CCJ Staff Published June 7, 2011

Hercules Manufacturing names Creech operations manager

Hercules Manufacturing, a manufacturer of custom-built truck bodies and trailers, has named Stephen Creech operations manager, based in Hendersonville, Ky. Creech previously was an operations manager and sales manager at Meyer Plastics in Evansville, Ind.; a consultative sales engineer and project manager at Hydronic & Steam ...

By CCJ Staff Published June 7, 2011

Focal Point

Carriers leverage new technology to stay ahead of CSA compliance Prior to Dec. 13, 2010, many small firms were used to seeing their SafeStat scores remain fairly static. Only a fatality or a series of out-of-service violations might have led to an onsite compliance review. Otherwise, ...

By Aaron Huff Published June 7, 2011

Special Report

An Alternative Universe By John G. Smith Today’s medium-duty trucks now are moving under the power of everything from alternative fuels to battery packs, and every option offers unique benefits — and challenges Vehicles play an important role in a business when the mere mention of their color ...

By CCJ Staff Published June 7, 2011

The Reefer, Reconsidered

No longer simple iceboxes on wheels, refrigeration systems are evolving to include highly efficient, green data management solutions There was a time when technological revolutions came in fits and starts. As a result, their impact on a business, industry or society tended to be fairly dramatic. ...

By Jack Roberts Published June 6, 2011

In Focus: DPF Cleaning

How to clean particulate filters Developing a maintenance routine requires strategy Diesel particulate filters allow truck diesels to meet ever-tightening emissions standards and help engine makers tune to minimize diesel exhaust fluid consumption. The DPF’s job is similar to that of a canary in a mine. “This ...

By John Baxter Published June 6, 2011