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Panasonic announces Toughbook H2
Panasonic Solutions, a provider of collaboration, information-sharing and decision-support solutions for government and commercial enterprises, announced the Toughbook H2, a fully-rugged, ergonomic Windows tablet PC. Panasonic says the device’s handheld design is for field service workers, first responders, clinicians and other mission-critical professionals. This next-generation tablet includes an enhanced processor, increased RAM and hard drive […]
July 14, 2011
Business
Monthly freight index down 1.8% in May; year-to-year up 1.4%
The amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry declined 1.8 percent in May from April, falling for the second consecutive month, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ Freight Transportation Services Index. BTS, a part of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, on Wednesday, July 13, reported that freight […]
July 13, 2011
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Pulse of Commerce Index up 1.0% in June
The Ceridian-UCLA Pulse of Commerce Index, issued by the UCLA Anderson School of Management and Ceridian Corporation on Wednesday, July 13, rose 1.0 percent in June on a seasonally and workday-adjusted basis, a rebound following declines in the previous two months. Despite the stronger performance in June, the economy continues to remain in idle with […]
July 13, 2011
Business
Equipment finance industry regained volume in 2010, survey shows
Following declines in new business volume in 2008 and 2009, the equipment finance industry began to regain volume in 2010, according to the 2011 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity released on Wednesday, July 13, by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. The survey reported an overall 3.9 percent increase in volume in 2010, compared to […]
July 13, 2011
Business
ATA calls for Congress to limit overlapping security rules
The American Trucking Associations on Tuesday, July 12, asked Congress to direct the Transportation Security Administration to work with industry rather than issuing excessive, burdensome and duplicative security rules. “The private sector is an essential partner and part of the solution for combating terrorism,” ATA Vice President of Security and Operations Martin Rojas told the […]
July 13, 2011
Business
Port of Long Beach posts modest container cargo volume gains in June
The Port of Long Beach on Wednesday, July 13, announced that it continued to post modest gains in container cargo volume for the year with a 6.6 percent overall volume increase in June compared to a year ago. Imports were up 3.5 percent, while exports rose by 9 percent compared to June 2010. Port terminals […]
July 13, 2011
Business
Process improvements needed at L.A. port, audit finds
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and City Controller Wendy Greuel on Wednesday, July 13, announced findings from the city’s latest audit – an industrial, economic and administrative review of the Los Angeles Harbor Department that finds that the Port of Los Angeles continues to be a leading economic driver and gateway for container cargo entering […]
July 13, 2011
Business
FMCSA redesigns ‘Protect Your Move’ Website
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has launched a newly designed Website with resources to help consumers protect themselves from fraudulent or unscrupulous interstate household goods moving companies. The Website – www.protectyourmove.gov – includes a user-friendly database that allows visitors to look up interstate moving companies by state or by name and to review both […]
July 13, 2011
Business
AAIA elects officers, board of directors
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association has elected its new officers and board of directors for 2011-2012. AAIA’s elected officers of the Executive Committee are: • Chair, Robert Egan, Federal-Mogul Corp. • Vice Chair, Richard Jago, Old World Industries • Vice President, Rusty Bishop, Federated Auto Parts • Vice President, Ira Davis, Multi Parts Supply • […]
July 13, 2011
Business
Hendrickson Tiremaax Pro to make its national TV debut
Tiremaax Pro, a product for automatic inflation and maintenance of trailer tires, was unveiled in August 2010 by Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems. The product makes its television debut on Fox Sports Network’s national television series “Motorhead Garage” on Sunday, July 31, at 11:30 a.m. ET. Check local listings for times and availability. The show will […]
July 13, 2011
Business
Hino Trucks approved to use up to B20 biodiesel
Hino Trucks announced that its complete product line of Class 4-5 cabover and Class 6-7 conventional trucks now are approved to use up to B20 biodiesel. All 2011 and 2012 model year cabover and conventional trucks powered with Hino’s proprietary J-Series engines are approved to use biodiesel B20 blends that contain biofuel blend stock (B100) […]
July 13, 2011
Business
Kenworth offers Holland low-weight fifth-wheel slider system
Kenworth Truck Co. announced that it now offers the Holland Integrated Low-Weight Slider System designed to provide an average weight savings of 30 pounds over traditional fifth-wheel slider assemblies. The Holland ILS Fifth Wheel Slider System is available with any single suspension or with any tandem suspension up to a 40,000-lb. rating on selected Kenworth […]
July 13, 2011
Business
TravelCenters of America to accept U.S. Bank’s Voyager fuel cards
U.S. Bank on Wednesday, July 13, announced it has reached agreement with TravelCenters of America for TA to accept Voyager Fleet Systems fuel payment cards. The agreement will allow fleet drivers who hold a Voyager card to make fuel purchases at TA and Petro Stopping Center locations nationally, including at all diesel dispensers, as well […]
July 13, 2011
Business
Bosselman, Wingfoot announce MaxxCare rewards program
Boss Truck Shops Inc., a subsidiary of Bosselman Inc., and Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems, a subsidiary of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., announced a new loyalty rewards program called MaxxCare, a card-based loyalty program that rewards drivers for purchases at participating Wingfoot (currently, only Wingfoot Truck Care Centers) and Boss Shop locations. At present, […]
July 13, 2011
Business
Arsenault calls Instant Recall feature for Dossier a ‘game-changer’
Arsenault Associates on Wednesday, July 13, announced the development of Instant Recall, a new function of Dossier software that instantly and automatically displays maintenance history information when a new repair order is initiated. “Access to previous repair data before work begins makes for better, quicker decisions and has proven to drive rework and related costs […]
July 13, 2011
Business
Betts Spring expands Spraydown distribution to trailer market
Spray suppression provider Betts Spring Co. has expanded its strategic alliance with Crane Plastics to now include the exclusive distribution rights of Spraydown Aero Guard Systems to North American trailer manufacturers and aftermarket distributors. Previously the strategic alliance between the two companies announced last February covered distribution rights for Spraydown products to tractor production and […]
July 13, 2011
Business
Talbert Manufacturing chooses Meritor Tire Inflation System by PSI
Meritor Inc. and Pressure Systems International announced that Talbert Manufacturing Inc., a producer of heavy-haul trailers and specialized transportation equipment, has chosen the Meritor Tire Inflation System by PSI as its preferred automatic tire inflation system. MTIS by PSI is engineered to be installed on any type of trailer, including van, liquid tank, logger, flatbed, […]
July 13, 2011
Business
Motor carriers asked to weigh in on CSA
The American Transportation Research Institute has launched a survey to identify Compliance Safety Accountability impacts on trucking operations, as well as carrier perceptions and attitudes toward the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new regulatory program. This survey, targeted to motor carriers, follows ATRI’s survey initiative in March that assessed CSA impacts on nearly 5,000 commercial […]
July 12, 2011
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