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Qualcomm helps provide computers to underserved families
One Economy, Cricket Communications Inc., Google and Qualcomm Inc., through its Wireless Reach initiative, have teamed up with the San Diego County Office of Education and Computers 2 SD Kids to provide refurbished computers and wireless Internet to 220 families participating in the Migrant Education Program throughout San Diego County as part of Project Unlimited […]
May 26, 2011
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Monthly tonnage down 0.7% in April, year-over-year up 4.8%
The American Trucking Associations’ advance seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 0.7 percent in April after gaining a revised 1.9 percent in March. While March’s increase was slightly better than the 1.7 percent previously reported, the latest drop put the adjusted index at 114.9 in April, down from the March level of 115.6. The […]
May 25, 2011
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CVSA Roadcheck to target HOS and HHG compliance, passenger buses
Truck and bus safety inspectors will be on the job night and day during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 72-hour International Roadcheck on June 7-9, checking vehicles and their drivers at inspection sites along major highways across North America. In addition, roving patrols will inspect vehicles and drivers traveling other roadways. “Commercial motor vehicle inspectors […]
May 25, 2011
Roadcheck
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Fuel economy labels getting facelift
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday, May 25, unveiled new fuel economy labels designed to help consumers take advantage of the increased efficiency standards starting this year. The new labels, which are the most dramatic overhaul to fuel economy labels since the program began more than 30 years […]
May 25, 2011
Fuel Label
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Natural gas vehicle guide available
The Natural Gas Vehicle Institute announced the release of its online Buyers’ Guide exclusively for natural gas vehicles. The guide is designed to be a source of all commercially-available Class 1-8 natural gas vehicles, engines and conversion systems. For a limited time, guide is being offered at a special introductory rate for a 12-month subscription. […]
May 25, 2011
Business
Wilson Trucking presented with 500,000th U.S.-built Volvo truck
Volvo Trucks on Wednesday, May 25, presented Wilson Trucking Corp. of Fishersville, Va., with the keys to a new Volvo VNL 300, the 500,000th Volvo truck assembled in the United States. To commemorate Volvo Trucks’ North American milestone, company officials presented the new Volvo VN, assembled at Volvo’s New River Valley plant in Dublin, Va., […]
May 25, 2011
Volvo
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PLS Logistics Services announces opening of new Jacksonville office
PLS Logistics Services, a provider of logistics solutions and truck brokerage services, announced that it will open a new office in Jacksonville, Fla., on May 31. The new office is consistent with management’s strategy to penetrate new markets and further enhance market share in North America. “PLS is excited about the opening of our new […]
May 25, 2011
Business
UPS leverages Shenzhen hub to enhance Asia service
One year after it opened a new air hub in Shenzhen, UPS announced the completion of a series of air lane enhancements intended to improve service for customers throughout Asia. All told, the company has completed improvements to more than 100 intra-Asia lane pairs since it opened the Shenzhen hub last May. The enhancements include […]
May 25, 2011
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KPA offers online training programs in Spanish
KPA announced that it is expanding its compliance services with three new online training classes in Spanish to help make the process of compliance easier on dealerships if they have Spanish speakers in their work force, but do not have a way to train them. Spanish-speaking employees who complete these online courses successfully will be […]
May 25, 2011
Business
Dossier Users Group Summit set for Oct. 11-14 in suburban Philadelphia
The Dossier Users Group will hold its annual summit this year on Oct. 11-14 at the ACE Convention Center in Lafayette Hills, Pa., just outside Philadelphia. The Dossier Users Group is an organization of fleet professionals whose common interest is their use of Dossier asset maintenance management software from Arsenault Associates. “This is one of […]
May 25, 2011
Business
Utility updates Website, adds smartphone capabilities
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. announced the launch of a new corporate Website (http://www.utilitytrailer.com/), a mobile smartphone-friendly dealer directory (www.utdealers.mobi), and new Quick Response (QR) codes all aimed at providing a better user experience. UtilityTrailer.com now has a wider viewing area, improved site search capabilities and an advanced navigation system. Added features include a new media […]
May 25, 2011
Business
Caterpillar opens reman facility
Caterpillar Inc. announced the official opening of a new remanufacturing facility in Singapore. The 215,278-square-foot building will serve as the regional source for remanufactured major components for off-highway trucks and other mining equipment, including engines, transmissions, final drives and torque converters. “This new Singapore facility will expand our capability to provide unmatched customer support to […]
May 25, 2011
Business
Remy formalizes supply agreement with Odyne
Remy Electric Motors, a manufacturer of advanced electric propulsion motors, and Odyne Systems, a manufacturer of hybrid systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, have signed a long-term motor supply agreement in which Odyne will use Remy’s HVH250 electric motors in its plug-in hybrid system, which helps increase a large truck’s on-road fuel efficiency and provides […]
May 25, 2011
Business
Trinium releases version 7 of transportation management system
Trinium Technologies, a provider of enterprise systems for the trucking industry, has released version 7 of its transportation management system. Since 2000, Trinium has developed systems for intermodal and multimodal trucking companies to assist them in streamlining operations, improving productivity and cash flow, and enabling improved visibility for their customers. Trinium introduced the new version […]
May 25, 2011
Business
Betts Spring joins Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network
Betts Spring Co. announced its acceptance as a supplier member of the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network, an association of independent parts and service aftermarket distributors and their supply partners that serve the transportation industry. Betts Spring specializes in the manufacture of spray suppression solutions for Class 7 and 8 tractor and trailer applications. Genuine brands […]
May 25, 2011
Business
Sensors detect water in fuel tank
Dieselcraft Fluid Engineering has developed a line of sensors designed to detect water at the fuel tank bottom before it gets dispensed or for installation in water separators to alert the user to water presence. The Dieselcraft Model 06-5 and 06-6SP Sensors are a solid-state sending unit and a self-grounding stainless steel probe. The Model […]
May 25, 2011
Business
OTC refractometer evaluates DEF condition
The 5025 DEF Refractometer from OTC, an SPX brand, is designed to provide a fast and convenient method for evaluating diesel exhaust fluid condition in a matter of minutes. The 5025 refractometer is a portable, precision optical instrument used for measuring the DEF concentration. When a liquid sample is placed on the prism, the light […]
May 25, 2011
Business
ATA supports EOBR mandate, has concerns over supporting documents
The American Trucking Associations this week told the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration it supported the agency’s proposal to require motor carriers to install devices to record drivers’ hours of service electronically, but urged the agency to address important device design and performance requirements. Also, ATA raised a number of concerns about the supporting documents […]
May 24, 2011
Supporting Documents
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