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Truck Tonnage Index ‘skyrockets’ to highest level ever

The monthly Truck Tonnage Index produced by the American Trucking Associations rose 2.3 percent in May to a reading of 126.0, the highest reading on record for the tonnage indicator, signaling a "skyrocket" in truck tonnage moved in the month, says ATA Chief Economist Bob ...

By CCJ Staff Published June 18, 2013

FMCSA shuts down Colorado fleet over unmaintained vehicles

E & K Trucking, based in Commerce City, Colo., has been ordered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to cease its operations after an investigation showed the company was still operating vehicles previously ordered out-of-service by the agency. The imminent hazard out-of-service order was announced ...

By CCJ Staff Published June 18, 2013

Diesel price drops slightly to $3.841

The national retail price for on-highway diesel declined eight-tenths of a cent to $3.841 a gallon during the week ended June 17, according to the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration. Diesel prices nationwide are 11.2 cents higher than the same week last year. Regionally, ...

By Avery Vise Published June 18, 2013

Paccar issues recall for some 2014 Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks

Kenworth T680 trucks manufactured between May 1 and May 17 have a defective ignition switch that needs to be replaced, according to a recall issued last month. About 1,340 trucks from Kenworth and Peterbilt have been recalled due to an interntal defect that could cause ...

By CCJ Staff Published June 17, 2013

Equipment News >>

Amsoil touts spray grease

Amsoil Spray Grease is designed to reduce mess while greasing hard-to-reach spaces such as hinges, latches, overhead door tracks, nuts/bolts and any other pivot point or external moving part. The spray grease is formulated to adhere to metal surfaces. For more information, go to www.amsoil.com.

By CCJ Staff Published June 18, 2013

Oliver Rubber rolls out trailer retread

Oliver Rubber’s Vantage Trailer II trailer precure retread – designed for single- and tandem-axle assemblies in long-haul over-the-road applications – is verified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program for low rolling resistance and added fuel economy, treadwear and traction. The contact area is engineered ...

By CCJ Staff Published June 18, 2013

Navistar begins truck manufacturing operations in Brazil

International Industria Automotiva da America do Sul Ldta. (“IIAA”), the South American subsidiary of Navistar International Corporation, today celebrated the beginning of commercial truck production at the Navistar Industrial Complex, the company’s manufacturing facility in Canoas, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil. The new truck manufacturing ...

By Jack Roberts Published June 12, 2013

Technology News >>

Zonar announces V3R telematics platform

Zonar, a provider of electronic vehicle inspection and fleet telematics systems, has released the V3R telematics platform for work truck fleets and construction equipment. The V3R provides vehicle tracking combined with operating information for vehicles that work in harsh conditions including dirt, mud, ice, sand, ...

By CCJ Staff Published June 13, 2013

KLLM Logistics Services implements Pegasus Transflo apps

Pegasus TransTech announced that KLLM Logistics Services has implemented its Transflo Velocity and Transflo Mobile as electronic methods for carriers to submit invoices and load documents to speed processing and cash flow. The logistics group was launched in 2008 and does approximately $20 million in annual ...

By CCJ Staff Published June 11, 2013

PeopleNet adds support for Motorola MC75A mobile computers

PeopleNet announced support for Motorola’s MC75A Mobile Computer to be compatible with PeopleNet’s fleet mobility applications. “This announcement kicks off our partnership with Motorola and a suite of commercial-grade handhelds that offers our customers highly durable options for reliable, convenient end-to-end management throughout the supply chain ...

By CCJ Staff Published June 11, 2013

Transplace releases web-based Freight Allocation Module

Transplace, a provider of transportation management services and logistics technology, announced the release of Freight Allocation Module (FAM) 2.0, a web-based application that optimizes transportation by allowing shippers to auction freight with approved carrier partners. Transplace said that with its enhanced functionality, FAM 2.0 offers authorized carrier ...

By CCJ Staff Published June 11, 2013