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Eaton selects battery supplier for hybrid power systems

Eaton Corp. announced Thursday, July 15, that it has selected Compact Power Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of LG Chem, to provide batteries for certain future Eaton hybrid electric drive systems. The announcement was made during ...

L&M Transportation Services implements Transflo Express

Pegasus TransTech announced that L&M Transportation Services Inc. has implemented its Transflo Express truckstop scanning from to speed cash flow and allow same-day access to delivery documents. LMTS, based in Raleigh, N.C., is a third-party ...

Holland honored as 2009 LTL Carrier of the Year by TTS

Holland, a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide Inc., has been named 2009 LTL Carrier of the Year by TTS, a third-party transportation and logistics provider. To determine rankings, TTS rated its suppliers based on criteria such ...

Western Star’s 4900EX showcased at Walcott Truckers Jamboree

Western Star Truck Sales showcased its 4900EX model at this year's Walcott Truckers Jamboree, held July 8-9 in Walcott, Iowa. This was Western Star's third year attending the Jamboree. Suited for owner-operators, the on-highway 4900EX ...

ATA seeks stay of FMCSA’s supporting documents policy

The American Trucking Associations asked the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to stay before the effective date its new policy on supporting documents pending revisions the association proposes. Although the agency has not responded, it ...

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Monthly freight index fell 0.4% in May, year-to-year up 4.4%

The Freight Transportation Services Index fell 0.4 percent in May from its April level, declining after two consecutive monthly increases, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported Wednesday, July 14. BTS, a part ...

Landstar posts higher 2Q revenue, net income

Landstar System Inc. on Wednesday, July 14, reported a 31 percent increase in revenue to $641.7 million in the 2010 second quarter, up from $491.2 million in the 2009 second quarter. Net income was $24.4 ...

Con-way Truckload unveils DoubleStack trailers

Con-way Truckload on Wednesday, June 14, announced the introduction of DoubleStack, a cargo loading and capacity management system designed to allow shippers to more fully and efficiently utilize space in trailers while securing freight more ...

Kenworth of Pennsylvania opens new dealership in Shartlesville

Kenworth of Pennsylvania has expanded its operation with a new full-service dealership in Shartlesville that provides truck operators comfortable driver amenities, easier accessibility and a wide selection of new Kenworth trucks. Kenworth of Pennsylvania-Shartlesville is ...

2010 Roadcheck sees near-record low out-of-service rates

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced Tuesday, July 13, that results from its recent Roadcheck 2010 reveal that the commercial motor vehicle industry is hovering close to the record low out-of-service rates set during 2009. ...

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