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Coxreels offers DEF hose reels
Coxreels’ line of diesel exhaust fluid hose reels are built on the company’s all-steel SH Series and T Series reel designs and are equipped with stainless-steel external full-flow swivel and chemical-resistant Viton seals to facilitate a safe, reliable DEF dispensing solution. The swivel is built for easy seal maintenance and fast DEF dispenser hose installation. […]
April 19, 2011
Business
U.S. diesel price climbs 2.7 cents to $4.105
The national average price of on-highway diesel surpassed $4 a gallon for the second consecutive week during the week ended Monday, April 18, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration. Prices jumped 2.7 cents to $4.105 – $1.031 higher than the same week last year and about $1.06 higher than late September […]
April 18, 2011
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Study: 2010 fleet car maintenance costs remained flat
GE Capital Fleet Services announced the results of its 16th annual fleet passenger car maintenance study, which found that overall fleet car maintenance costs remained flat in 2010 compared to 2009. Maintenance costs stabilized due to an increase in vehicle replacement in 2010. The study, based on a survey of actual maintenance expenses incurred by […]
April 18, 2011
Business
ATA releases latest edition of ‘American Trucking Trends’
The American Trucking Associations has released the latest edition of its annual statistical compendium, “American Trucking Trends 2011,” for sale through its commercial arm, ATA Business Solutions. “For over 60 years, ‘Trends’ has provided a profile of the dynamics shaping the trucking industry,” says Bill Graves, ATA president and chief executive officer. “It is the […]
April 18, 2011
Business
TransCore’s Canadian Freight Index sets new record high
TransCore announced Monday, April 18, that its Canadian Freight Index set a new all-time record high in March, topping the previous record from May 2008. Volumes for March 2011 were up 35 percent from the previous year and 36 percent from the prior month. For the first quarter of 2011, volume was up 34 percent […]
April 18, 2011
Business
Qualcomm announces new applications
Qualcomm, a provider of integrated wireless systems, applications and services, announced several new applications that will be available later this year. Trip Manager, a new application for managing driver and route activities, will be available on Qualcomm’s Mobile Computing Platform 110 (MCP110) and MCP200 in the summer of 2011. Qualcomm designed Trip Manager to meet […]
April 18, 2011
Business
Mountain Valley Express expands supply chain offerings
Mountain Valley Express, a Manteca, Calif.-based less-than-truckload freight transportation solutions provider, announced that through its MVE Supply Chain Solutions affiliate, the company now offers truckload, intermodal, drayage and dedicated service, providing the ability to offers a complete supply chain solution to all of its customers. “While never compromising our premier carrier reputation and service, we […]
April 18, 2011
Business
Sentinel Transportation chooses new onboard computer system
PeopleNet, a provider of integrated onboard computing and mobile communications systems, announced that Dupont/Conoco Phillips’ joint venture transportation company, Sentinel Transportation, is switching its 435-unit fleet to PeopleNet Tablet and expanding the use of technology for safety, compliance driver management and greater return on investment. “Sentinel first connected with us at last year’s NPTC event […]
April 18, 2011
Business
Ryder opens new Southern California facility in Ventura
Ryder System Inc., a provider of transportation and supply chain management solutions, has opened a truck rental, leasing, and maintenance facility at 3500 Market St. in Ventura, Calif., to offer comprehensive transportation solutions to customers in the area. As Ryder’s 16th service location in Southern California, the new facility will provide maintenance to a diverse […]
April 18, 2011
Business
CCJ to host webinar on freight outlook Tuesday, April 19
The latest trends in freight, capacity, costs, pricing and overall economic conditions are the key topics of discussion in the free webinar “State of Freight,” which will be held at 3 p.m. ET Tuesday, April 19. Leading the program will be Noel Perry and Larry Gross, senior consultants with leading transportation forecasting firm FTR Associates. […]
April 18, 2011
Business
Betts Spring inks long-term agreement with DTNA
Betts Spring Co. announced Monday, April 18, that it has finalized a three-year renewable long-term agreement with Daimler Trucks North America to supply Betts and Life-Time Fenders branded spray suppression products and other proprietary components manufactured to DTNA specifications. “Betts has been a supplier to Freightliner for over 70 years, and we value this relationship […]
April 18, 2011
Business
Frost & Sullivan award recognizes PeopleNet’s Tablet
PeopleNet, a provider of integrated onboard computing and mobile communications systems, announced that Frost & Sullivan has recognized PeopleNet’s Tablet with its 2011 New Product Innovation Award for revolutionizing driver efficiency and workflow management. “PeopleNet’s Tablet has set a new benchmark in fleet management services by combining traditional fixed-mount systems with handheld computing systems,” says […]
April 18, 2011
Business
PurePower Technologies offering lost foam casting process
PurePower Technologies announced that this year it will begin using the ductile iron lost foam casting process in its foundry in Waukesha, Wis. The new process can produce near net shape castings without cores and provide the opportunity to combine assembled components. The company says these efficiencies save machining cost, time and money. “Adding this […]
April 18, 2011
Business
Mahle Clevite adds engine bearings to Launchpad e-catalog
Mahle Clevite Inc. has added Clevite engine bearings to its light-vehicle electronic catalog offered through Launchpad, a portal of eCatalogs. The addition of 1990 and newer engine bearings completes the eCatalog’s light-vehicle product offering, which also includes pistons, piston rings, filters, turbochargers and gaskets, also 1990 and newer. “We’re excited about the addition of 400 […]
April 18, 2011
Business
Esco simplifies air-brake stroke travel check
Esco’s Brake Safe helps provide a simple, accurate method to visually check air-brake stroke travel without crawling under the power unit. It is designed for easy, quick installation and is available in two universal formats; one fits all power unit steering and drive axles, while a second fits all trailer axles.
April 18, 2011
Business
Combi offers pallet wrapper
Combi Packaging Systems’ SW-10 Stretchwrapper semi-automatic pallet wrapper is designed and manufactured with a manual mechanical core-braking film-tensioning system that helps simplify film threading. The easy-to-operate control panel and photo eye offer soft start and fix stop for precise control. The column is hinged and reclines for shipping. No formal installation is required.
April 18, 2011
Business
Eaton’s DS7 soft starters designed to deliver more torque, less vibration
Soft starters in the new DS7 range from Eaton’s Electrical Sector are designed to combine smooth starting and freedom from vibration, previously only available from three-phase units, with the economy and space savings of a two-phase soft starter. In addition, as fully integrated elements of the Eaton xStart motor control range, they are built to […]
April 18, 2011
Business
ATD chairman: Commercial truck retailing is improving
After enduring a global economic downturn and diminished sales over the past couple years, the nation’s commercial truck dealers eagerly are waiting to get “back to normal” and setting their sights on the legislative and regulatory challenges ahead, said Kyle Treadway, chairman of the American Truck Dealers. “It’s appropriate that we’re meeting in Phoenix – […]
April 17, 2011
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