Trucks
Business
Technology
Workforce
Products
Regulations
CCJ Top 250
Business: Page 1128
Business
OSHA cites New Jersey carrier for forklift violations
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) recently cited Elizabeth, N.J.-based New England Motor Freight Inc. for 17 violations after an employee sustained a foot injury while operating a forklift at the company’s Pawtucket, R.I., freight terminal. The company faces a total of $76,000 in fines for violations at several terminals. […]
December 28, 2010
Business
Report: Commercial hybrid sales could soar 11-fold by 2010
Market research firm Pike Research forecasts that the sales of hybrid commercial trucks will grow from 9,000 in 2010 to more than 100,000 in 2015 as fleet operators respond to rising fuel costs and stricter emissions. “Payback periods on hybrid drivetrains are improving for medium and heavy-duty truck classes, particularly as oil prices continue to […]
December 28, 2010
Sponsor Content
The new Volvo Trucks configurator
Volvo Trucks North America
The new Volvo VNL’s features and trim levels are available to examine interactively. Volvo Trucks has developed a new state-of-the-art online configurator exclusively for VNL models. The configurator provides detailed information on the features and benefits of each trim level and cab option, as well as a 360-degree view of the truck inside and out.
July 7, 2025
Business
Eaton touts 100 million miles for its hybrids
Eaton Corp. said that customers of its hybrid systems have collectively accumulated more than 100 million miles of service with an estimated 4 million gallons reduction in diesel fuel consumption. More than 4,500 of Eaton’s hybrid systems are in use today, Eaton says. In addition to production of electric hybrid systems, Eaton has begun offering […]
December 28, 2010
Business
Diesel prices jump 4.6 cents to $3.294
Diesel prices continued their steady rise as the national average retail price rose 4.6 cents to $3.294 during the week ended Monday, Dec. 27, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration. The average price is more than 34 cents higher than the level at the end of September when prices began their […]
December 27, 2010
Business
Trailer orders surge in November
Net orders of commercial trailers of 21,314 units in November increased 23 percent over October, which was the strongest month in more than two years, ACT Research Co. said. November net orders more than tripled from the same month last year. In the latest release of State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers, ACT noted the […]
December 27, 2010
Business
Navistar posts 4Q, year-end financial results
Citing improved performance of its core business and military sales, Navistar International Corporation reported net income of $39 million for the fourth quarter ended Oct. 31. Results included costs related to the ratification of the new UAW contract, which provides the company the ability to ensure a competitive cost structure across its production platforms and […]
December 27, 2010
Business
Iteris to present at growth conference
Iteris, Inc., a provider in the traffic management market focused on the development and application of advanced technologies, will present at the 13th Annual Needham & Co. Growth Conference on January 11-13, 2011, at The New York Palace Hotel in New York. During his presentation on Wednesday, January 12, Iteris’ CEO Abbas Mohaddes will discuss […]
December 27, 2010
Business
AASTHO issues top ten list for 2011
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) released a top ten list of transportation issues and topics that loom at the local, state, and federal levels in 2011: Enacting a long-term transportation bill that will keep America moving. Rep. John Mica (R-FLA), new chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, has […]
December 27, 2010
Business
FMCSA’s HOS proposal tinkers with restart, driving time
Under a long-awaited proposal from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, truck drivers couldn’t drive more than seven hours without a break, would have to rest for at least one hour during their 14-hour driving window and could only reset their weekly on-duty limits with a 34-hour restart that includes two nighttime periods. FMCSA released […]
December 23, 2010
Business
FMCSA seeks to revise, extend hazmat safety permit ICR
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Thursday, Dec. 23, requested approval to revise and extend an Information Collection Request entitled, “Hazardous Materials Safety Permits,” which requires companies holding permits to develop communications plans that allows for the periodic tracking of the shipments. A record of the communications that includes the time of the call […]
December 23, 2010
Business
Long Beach port closes Clean Trucks Program loopholes
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners on Tuesday, Dec. 20, voted to expand the Port of Long Beach’s Clean Trucks Program to include Class 7 rigs, and to penalize trucking companies that switch cargo between trucks outside port terminals. The Port of Los Angeles adopted similar measures earlier this month. Under the Clean Trucks […]
December 23, 2010
Business
YRC Worldwide names Gerke executive VP, general counsel, secretary
YRC Worldwide Inc. on Wednesday, Dec. 22, announced that Tom Gerke is joining the company as executive vice president and general counsel effective Jan. 3. He also will serve as secretary to the YRC Worldwide board of directors. “Tom is uniquely positioned to lead our legal organization as we work on our comprehensive recovery plan,” […]
December 23, 2010
Business
Chrysler Group joins Diesel Technology Forum
Chrysler Group has become the newest member of the Diesel Technology Forum, a national advocacy for the use of clean diesel technologies. “We are extremely pleased to welcome Chrysler Group as the newest member of the Forum,” says Allen Schaeffer, DTF executive director. “Chrysler features some of the finest and most efficient diesel trucks on […]
December 23, 2010
Business
City of Bowie, Md., extends Fleetpro contract
The City of Bowie, Md., has extended its contract with Fleetpro – a provider of preventive maintenance and inspection services, products and information to vehicle and equipment fleet users – to provide onsite maintenance and inspection of city-owned vehicles through 2015. Fleetpro will continue to service about 113 public works, sanitation, transportation, and recreation and […]
December 23, 2010
Business
HDA Truck Pride announces business development team
HDA Truck Pride announced its new business development team, whose primary focus is to enhance communications to its members and to assist with the organic growth of the business. The new team includes Ron Fleischhacker, Central business development manager; Tom Hillegas, Western business development manager; Bo Ward, Southeastern business development manager; and Mark Willis, Canadian […]
December 23, 2010
Business
Longistics’ Long wins 2010 Women Extraordinaire award
Longistics, a full-service provider of global logistics solutions, announced that Pat Long, vice chairman, has been named a 2010 Women Extraordinaire recipient. The Women Extraordinaire Awards are among the North Carolina Triangle’s most prestigious accolades honoring area businesswomen. Those selected as Women Extraordinaire are recognized for being leaders, innovators, problem solvers and inspirations to other […]
December 23, 2010
Business
Wisconsin Kenworth relocates to larger, remodeled location
Wisconsin Kenworth has moved its full-service Kenworth dealership to a new, larger remodeled location in Menonomie, Wis. Wisconsin Kenworth-Menomonie is located on a 9-acre site near Exit 45 on Interstate 94, which connects Minneapolis-St. Paul and Milwaukee. The facility also is close to U.S. Highway 12. “Everything we do is geared to helping our customers’ […]
December 23, 2010
Business
Four Star Freightliner opens new location in Valdosta, Ga.
Four Star Freightliner has opened a new Freightliner full-service facility in Valdosta, Ga. This will be Four Star’s fifth full-service facility offering parts, service, truck sales and lease and rental. Four Star Freightliner’s other locations are in Montgomery and Dothan, Ala.; Tallahassee, Fla.; and Tifton, Ga.
December 23, 2010
Previous Page
Page 1128 of 2253
Next Page
Top Stories
Mergers & Acquisitions
Hub Group acquires Marten's intermodal business
Marten Intermodal acquisition will increase Hub Group's refrigerated container count by 1,200 units, more than doubling the company's temp-controlled capacity.
Business
Schneider's business is booming at the border
Economic trends
Truckload market recovery slows amid freight volatility
Alternative power
Trump’s emissions rollback: What motor carriers & private fleets must know
Featured Sponsor
Download the free ebook to start building a safer fleet.
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.
