Trucks
Business
Technology
Workforce
Products
Regulations
CCJ Top 250
Business: Page 1049
Business
FMCSA completes compliance sweep of moving companies
Three household goods moving companies are facing civil penalty fines of $25,000 each as a result of a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration enforcement sweep that took place in nine major U.S. cities from March 14-18. The companies are Guardian Moving & Storage of Los Angeles; Lightning Van Lines Inc. of San Leandro, Calif.; and […]
May 2, 2011
Business
DOT awards $6.5M to ease Michigan, Minnesota truck parking shortages
The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $4,480,000 to Michigan’s I-94 Truck Parking and Information Management System and $2,049,940 to Minnesota’s Comprehensive System for Assessing Truck Parking Availability. Both systems will deliver real-time information on parking availability through Intelligent Transportation Systems. The Federal Highway Administration is providing the grants under the Truck Parking Facilities Discretionary Grants […]
May 2, 2011
Sponsor Content
Check out the Comprehensive Guide On In-House Vs Outsourced Maintenance
Fullbay
June 11, 2025
Business
PHMSA releases 2011 report on hazmat incidents
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has released an online report ranking both the top hazardous materials and transportation processes that were related to serious incidents and fatalities from 2005 to 2009. The Top Consequence Hazardous Materials Commodities Report is part of a series of steps that will help PHMSA identify areas of concern, […]
May 2, 2011
Business
Canadian ground shipping costs flat in February
The latest Canadian General Freight Index indicates that the cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers remained essentially the same in February when compared to January, while fuel surcharges assessed by carriers rose significantly during the same period. The CGFI Total Freight Cost Index decreased by a nominal .1 percent in February when compared to […]
May 2, 2011
Business
NPTC recognizes PeopleNet COO McLaughlin
PeopleNet, a provider of onboard computing and mobile communications systems, announced that its chief operating officer, Brian McLaughlin, received the National Private Truck Council Membership Development Award at the NPTC show in Cincinnati. “Brian has been active on the NPTC Conference Planning Committee for many years, and under his leadership, he has sent more than […]
May 2, 2011
Business
Propane Engine Fuel Summit set for May 3-6
The Propane Education & Research Council will highlight vehicles fueled by propane autogas at events from May 3-6 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif. One of the events, the Propane Engine Fuel Summit on May 3 and 4, will bring together industry leaders to discuss alternative fuel options. The Alternative Clean […]
May 2, 2011
Business
Cummins takes QSK high-horsepower engine range to Tier 4 Final
Cummins Inc. announced that the QSK high-horsepower engine range will move forward to meet EPA Tier 4 Final off-highway 2015 emissions with a combination of clean in-cylinder combustion and a new selective catalytic reduction clean exhaust system. For most applications, the Tier 4 Final QSK engine and integrated SCR aftertreatment offer the installation simplicity of […]
May 2, 2011
Business
Eaton signs pact with Argentine bus maker for hybrid systems
Eaton Corp. announced that it has signed a long-term agreement to design and supply Argentine bus manufacturer TecnologĂa Avanzada en Transporte S.A. (TATSA), a company wholly owned by Consorcio Metropolitano de Transporte S.A., with a hybrid-electric power system for use in buses in Argentina and throughout South America. “Expansion of hybrid power into South America […]
May 2, 2011
Business
IMPCO ramps up production of CNG-powered cargo vans
IMPCO Automotive, a designer, manufacturer and supplier of cost effective alternative fuel components and systems, announced that it has ramped up production of its compressed natural gas system designed for Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Cargo vans due to increased demand. Production began earlier this year at IMPCO’s OEM fleet conversion facility in Union City, […]
May 2, 2011
Business
JSY Software offers software for single-terminal companies
JSY Software, a provider of software solutions for local trucking, announced the availability of OneTerminal TMS V2.0, a software application designed for managing the operations of trucking companies that operate from a single location. OneTerminal TMS V2.0 is designed to offer local trucking, cartage, pickup-and-delivery and private fleets the ability to manage every aspect of […]
May 2, 2011
Business
U.S. Truck Sales acquires Chicago International
U.S. Truck Sales, one of the largest dealer groups in the Midwest, announced Monday, May 2, that it has acquired certain assets of Chicago International Trucks, the largest commercial truck dealership in the Chicagoland area. Terms were not released. Shelby Howard, dealer principal, has named Mark Yacobozzi the new president of Chicago International, one of […]
May 2, 2011
Business
Kenworth names 2011 Parts Council members
Kenworth Truck Co. has named the members of its 2011 Kenworth Parts Council, which consists of leading parts managers from Kenworth dealerships in the United States and Canada. The council’s goal is to further enhance the quality and value of service to Kenworth customers. Kenworth dealers sell parts and provide all makes parts and service […]
May 2, 2011
Business
FleetPride completes Midway Truck Parts acquisition
FleetPride Inc., an independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, on Monday, May 2, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Midway Truck Parts, which includes 13 locations in Illinois and one in St. Louis. “FleetPride’s acquisition strategy centers around identifying strategic markets for expansion and partnering with independent distributors in those […]
May 2, 2011
Business
Safety
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance last month warned Congress that funding commercial motor vehicle safety programs at lower-than-current levels would weaken state enforcement efforts, and that large truck-related injuries and deaths could tick upward. Plus, is this accident preventable or not?
May 1, 2011
Business
New cross-border truck program taking shape
FMCSA unveils pilot details to ensure Mexican carrier safety.
May 1, 2011
Business
Technology
Technology can help alleviate choke points for truck traffic, Qualcomm announces new applications, Hino Trucks offers Web-based telematics and more technological news items are featured.
May 1, 2011
Business
Law
The authority to operate is what matters and nearly 240 carriers are sued for infringing a patent.
May 1, 2011
Business
Jack Roberts
Commercial vans are making a comeback.
May 1, 2011
Previous Page
Page 1049 of 2253
Next Page
Top Stories
Economic trends
Truckload market recovery slows amid freight volatility
Excess capacity, soft demand and shifting trade dynamics are keeping growth uneven, despite the truckload market showing signs of improvement.
Alternative power
Trump’s emissions rollback: What motor carriers & private fleets must know
Economic trends
Trucking industry faces mixed signals as tariffs, soft freight, and surplus trucks cloud outlook
Alternative power
ABF Freight: Tesla Semi 'generally matched' diesel trucks in 3-week pilot
Workforce
Unique requirements for hiring truck drivers
Get all the info on the top 250 trucking companies in America
View, sort and download the trucking industry’s most comprehensive ranking of for-hire carriers in North America, based on a blend of metrics including fleet size, annual revenue and number of drivers.
White Papers
In House or Outsourced Maintenance
The decision between bringing fleet maintenance in-house versus outsourcing is a pivotal one that could significantly affect your operations.
