Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessEaton introduces virtual UltraShift Plus spokesmanEaton Corporation has launched a new virtual spokesperson with a wealth of valuable information that is personalized and tailored regarding Eaton’s lineup of UltraShift PLUS automated manual transmissions. His name is Brian Fletcher, and Brian is now politely greeting everyone visiting www.ultrashiftplus.com. At this site, Brian, by way of the site visitor’s simple mouse click […]October 25, 2012BusinessLandoll unveils redesigned Traveling Tail upper deckLandoll Corporation announced that a newly redesigned air-operated upper deck ramp is complete for the Traveling Tail series. The air-operated ramp allows equipment to easily transition from the lower to upper decks on Landoll’s 900 Series Traveling Tail trailer. Landoll engineers redesigned the Traveling Tail frames to accommodate a longer ramp which had previously only […]October 25, 2012BusinessMitsubishi Fuso says up to $125,000 in tax breaks still on the tableMitsubishi Fuso Truck of America is reminding potential truck buyers that they may be able to find favorable tax treatment of commercial truck purchases this year. According to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Title 26, Section 179, a taxpayer may elect to treat the cost of any qualifying property as an expense, rather than […]October 24, 2012BusinessVenchurs bi-fuel F-350 makes Detroit to Vegas runVenchurs Vehicle Systems, a CNG Converter for Ford, will join its sister-company, VWerks, at the 2012 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show in Las Vegas Oct. 29-Nov. 2. (booth 24701). Making the trek from Michigan to Las Vegas is a Venchurs’ converted 2012 bi-fuel Ford F-350 which will tow one of VWerks’ custom vehicles scheduled […]October 23, 2012BusinessMack displays Pink Granite for Breast Cancer Awareness MonthMack Trucks is doing its part to raise awareness of the importance of breast cancer research this week by displaying a pink Mack Granite Medium Heavy Duty dump truck in front of Mack Trucks corporate headquarters in Greensboro. The truck display concludes a month of breast cancer awareness activities for employees, including a Think Pink […]October 23, 2012BusinessKinedyne upgrades binders to conform with WSTDA-6 standardKinedyne recently revised its chain/load binder product offering in an effort to make them fully compliant with newly released industry standards. The Web Sling and Tie-Down Association (WSTDA) – for the first time in its history – recently published a set of recommended standards for load binders. In the spring of 2011, the association released […]October 23, 2012BusinessPeterbilt names Dealer of the YearPeterbilt Motors Company announces Allstate Peterbilt of Fargo as the 2011 North American Parts and Service Dealer of the Year. Don Larson, dealer principal of Allstate Peterbilt of Fargo, accepted the award at the annual Parts and Service Meeting. The award recognizes overall excellence in parts and service performance while enhancing business operations with the […]October 23, 2012BusinessRush Enterprises acquires dealerships, announces third quarter resultsRush Enterprises has announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012. The Company’s net income for the quarter was $14.9 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, compared with net income of $16.0 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, in the quarter ended September 30, 2011. The company said it continued to implement its […]October 23, 2012BusinessTrojan Battery presents in-depth battery information in new video seriesThe first set of Trojan Tips educational videos is now available on the Trojan Battery Co. website. The Trojan Tips video tutorials are designed to provide in-depth information focusing on a variety of battery topics as well as expand awareness and understanding of deep-cycle battery technology. “Trojan developed the Trojan Tips video tutorials to educate […]October 23, 2012BusinessFreight Wing president Sean Graham talks looming CARB deadlineFreight Wing president Sean Graham recently fielded questions concerning the January 1, 2013 CARB compliance deadline in California: January 1st Marks a New Law in California Concerning Trailers, What’s Up? Really big news and we hope fleets and owner operators are prepared should they operate or move freight into California. CARB laws come into play […]October 22, 2012Previous PagePage 99 of 151Next PageTop StoriesCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyThe trucking industry's expanded digitization increases its potential for cybercrime, and China could be a key threat to the U.S. via technology in transportation.BusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnRegulationsU.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck driversFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
