Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessDouble Coin announces Smart Money Fleet ProgramDouble Coin Tires and CMA announced the launch of the company’s new Smart Money Fleet Program for national fleet accounts. Double Coin’s Smart Money Fleet Program allows medium and large-sized fleets to purchase high-quality and competitively priced Double Coin TBR and ROTR products at over 1,000 points of sale locations across North America through the […]November 15, 2013BusinessPeterbilt gets Texas environmental tip of the hatPeterbilt Motors Company received the highest honor at the ninth annual Working for Clean Awards from the North Texas Commission, the company recently announced. The 2013 awards feature 15 different category winners named from 26 applicant organizations representing more than 70,000 employees. Peterbilt was revealed as the top award winner – the North Texas Clean […]November 15, 2013BusinessMeritor WABCO announces Mack ASET air compressorMeritor WABCO, a leader in integrated safety systems and efficiency technology for the North American commercial vehicle industry, is marking “America Recycles Day” with the release of a remanufactured System Saver™ air compressor for select trucks that use the MACK ASET engine. “We’ve seen an increased demand from manufacturers for our System Saver products, and […]November 15, 2013BusinessEaton announces Roadranger used truck programPower management company Eaton today announced a new Roadranger used truck program for the North American Class 6, 7 and 8 truck markets that features extended warranty options available for up to eight years and 1 million miles on transmissions, and up to five years and 500,000 miles on clutch components. The program consists of […]November 13, 2013BusinessReading Truck Body details price increase next yearReading Truck Body announced it will institute a modest price increase for 2014, the first increase in two years. The changes will go into effect beginning January 1, 2014. Any orders and quote requests accepted prior to that date will be priced at 2013 rates. The company noted that the primary factors leading to the […]November 13, 2013BusinessChevron helps Nashville fleet reach 70,000 mile drain intervalsChevron Products Company, maker of the Delo brand of engine oils, lubricants and coolants, released a case study demonstrating the performance of Delo lubricants for R.E. West Transportation. According to Chevron,tThe Nashville, Tennessee-based company was able to safely achieve 70,000 mile drain intervals* – an increase of 20,000 miles over the OEM recommendation – due […]November 13, 2013BusinessMichelin debuts off-road XDY-EX Pre-Mold retread tireMichelin Retread Technologies today announced the launch of the Michelin XDY-EX Pre-Mold retread, a drive position retread built for demanding off-road applications. The XDY-EX retread delivers exceptional durability and is designed for single and tandem axle service in severe applications such as logging, mining and construction. “The Michelin XDY-EX Pre-Mold retread performs in even the […]November 11, 2013BusinessKenworth W900L Glider works hard, wins bigFor nearly 40 years, Farmers Oil Company of Anthony, Kan., has specialized in hauling liquid petroleum gas products, as well as liquid fertilizers, anhydrous ammonia and many other products throughout the central United States. Along these highways and byways, Farmers Oil trucks get noticed. The company boasts an old school, nostalgic look for its fleet, […]November 11, 2013BusinessFontaine Fifth Wheel issues Navistar-compatible product catalogFontaine Fifth Wheel has developed a new catalog that makes it easy for fleet managers to mix and match Navistar-compatible brackets and top plates to create the perfect fifth wheels for their needs. Print and electronic versions of the catalog are available now from Fontaine and Fontaine Parts Connection dealers. “We can now provide potential […]November 11, 2013BusinessBridgestone retailer gets environmental nodBridgestone Commercial Solutions today announced that its Company-Owned Operations (COO) in Tampa, Fla., received Green Star Certification from Hillsborough County’s Environmental Protection Commission (EPC). Hillsborough County commissioners presented Bridgestone’s area GCR Tire Centers and Truck PM Plus with the award at their joint retail store location on East Adamo Drive. Green Star is an industry-friendly […]November 5, 2013Previous PagePage 54 of 151Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyHow fleets can protect themselves from cyber criminalsThe National Motor Freight Traffic Association is at the forefront of the fight against cybercrime in trucking and helping fleets increase their cybersecurity to ensure they don’t become victims of cyber criminals.BusinessKnight-Swift backs rail mega mergerCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyBusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.