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TransCore Canadian Freight Index shows load volumes up
TransCore announced Friday, Dec. 17, that its Canadian Freight Index reported a 37 percent increase in freight volumes for November compared to the previous year. The U.S. Thanksgiving holiday historically has resulted in a reduction of month-over-month freight volumes for November, but volumes this year were up by 2 percent from October. November’s results reflect […]
December 18, 2010
Business
California ports to test hydrogen-powered trucks
Two new nonpolluting trucks powered by zero-emissions plug-in electric/hydrogen fuel cells soon will hit the road in the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles in a demonstration of the green technology, the ports announced Thursday, Dec. 16. In an agreement with El Segundo-based Vision Motor Corp., one big-rig truck and one terminal tractor will […]
December 18, 2010
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National Gateway Freight Rail Project gets $98M grant
Work now can begin on improvements that will allow double-stacked trains to move freely from Northwest Ohio through Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maryland because of an agreement between the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Ohio Rail Development Commission. The National Gateway Freight Rail Project received $98 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, […]
December 18, 2010
Business
Hornady Transportation launches new corporate website
Hornady Transportation announced the launch of a new corporate website, www.hornadytransportation.com, designed to better serve the needs of customers and employees. “This is something we’ve wanted to do for a long time,” says Guy Martorana, director of human resources for the Monroeville, Ala.-based hauler. “The new website is easy to maneuver and gives potential drivers […]
December 18, 2010
Business
Averitt associate wins new truck for saving fuel
Averitt Express announced the winners of its recent “F-150 4×4 Fuel Duel” challenge at a surprise ceremony held at its service center in Greensboro, N.C. Driver Marty Robbins was selected randomly as the winner of the grand prize, a 2010 Ford F-150 4×4 pickup truck, from a pool of hundreds of eligible associates. In addition, […]
December 18, 2010
Business
Eaton to acquire Tuthill Coupling Group
Eaton Corp. announced that it has agreed to acquire the Tuthill Coupling Group, a division of Tuthill Corp. that manufactures pneumatic and hydraulic quick coupling solutions and leak free connectors used in industrial, construction, mining, defense, energy and power applications. The Tuthill Coupling Group division had sales of about $35 million for the 12 months […]
December 18, 2010
Business
Bendix delivers 100,000th Electronic Stability Program system
Marking a milestone for its full-stability technology, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems recently delivered its 100,000th Bendix ESP Electronic Stability Program system for tractor-trailers, trucks and motor coaches. “In 2008 – the most recent year in which statistics are available – more than 11,000 rollovers and 4,000 jackknifes occurred on our nation’s highways,” said Fred Andersky, […]
December 18, 2010
Business
New Western Star dealership open
North Florida Western Star is a new Western Star dealership that is a subsidiary of Tom Nehl Truck Co., which represents Freightliner, Volvo and Sprinter. Tom Nehl recently purchased Florida Detroit Diesel-Allison’s area of responsibility in Duval, Fla., and the surrounding counties. North Florida Western Star is located at Florida Detroit Diesel-Allison’s former branch, 5040 […]
December 18, 2010
Business
Tridako’s Powercube APU to be sold through NMC Cat
Tridako Energy Systems Inc. announced Friday, Dec. 17, that Nebraska Machinery Co. formally has signed on as a worldwide distributor of its PowerCube auxiliary power units. NMC, a Caterpillar dealer, supplies Tridako with the 2-cylinder Tier 4 engine used in the PowerCube APUs. “Our strategic partnership, formalized today, will help both companies expand their product […]
December 18, 2010
Business
Technicians honored at ASE annual meeting
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence recently honored the top scorers on the ASE Certification Tests. “ASE has been honoring the best of the best in our industry for more than 30 years, and this year we recognized 38 outstanding individuals from all across the nation,” says Tim Zilke, ASE president and chief executive […]
December 18, 2010
Business
Hendrickson’s Pro-Genuine Program pays off for member
Hendrickson Truck Suspension Systems officials announced that members who participated in Hendrickson’s Pro-Genuine Program, Skil Drill promotion this past fall automatically were registered to win a 46-inch Sony Bravia television. Hendrickson announced the winner of the TV as Brighton Spring of Fairfield, Ohio, who has been a Pro-Genuine member since the program started and a […]
December 18, 2010
Business
FMCSA proposes ban on handheld phone use while driving
Making good on its promise to curb distracted driving practices, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would prohibit interstate commercial truck and bus drivers from reaching for, dialing or holding handheld cell phones while operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce. […]
December 17, 2010
Business
L.A. port to regulate Class 7 trucks, ban ‘drayoffs’
The Los Angeles Harbor Commission on Thursday, Dec. 16, approved two measures to strengthen its enforcement of the Port of Los Angeles Clean Truck Program that targets emissions. The commission approved a measure to incorporate Class 7 trucks into the CTP, and also approved a measure to strengthen enforcement against “drayoffs,” a practice that involves […]
December 16, 2010
Business
Ryder to acquire Scully businesses
Ryder System on Thursday, Dec. 16, announced an agreement to acquire the full-service lease, contract maintenance, commercial rental and dedicated contract carriage businesses of The Scully Companies Inc. Scully has been in business for 29 years and is headquartered in Fontana, Calif. The acquisition, terms of which were not announced, is expected to be finalized […]
December 16, 2010
Business
FedEx to acquire Mexican package delivery company MultiPack
FedEx Corp. announced Thursday, Dec. 16, that it has signed an agreement to acquire MultiPack, a Mexican domestic express package delivery company. FedEx says the transaction, terms of which were not announced, will allow its FedEx Express business unit to enhance its capabilities in the Mexican domestic market with a broader portfolio of transportation and […]
December 16, 2010
Business
TransCore sees fourth consecutive month of near-record spot freight
TransCore announced Thursday, Dec. 16, that since August, spot market freight volume has exceeded same-month levels for every year since 2005, the peak year for truckload freight on the spot market. November was no exception, up 72 percent from a year ago, according to the TransCore North American Freight Index. According to TransCore, the expected […]
December 16, 2010
Business
CRST Malone opens new office in Middletown, Ohio
Flatbed hauler CRST Malone announced the opening of an additional company terminal in Middletown, Ohio. The new office, located at 4708 Oxford Station Road, will assist in CRST Malone’s operations and driver recruitment for the northern region. The phone number is 877-352-5580. “We’re thrilled to be adding another location,” says Sherri Cook, director of recruiting […]
December 16, 2010
Business
Two more Wingfoot Truck Care Centers open
Wingfoot Commercial Tire has opened two new truck maintenance centers in Russellville, Ark., and Tuscaloosa, Ala. The Russellville facility is at 185 Interstate Road on Interstate 40, Exit 184, adjacent to Flying J. The Tuscaloosa facility is at 4400 Skyland Blvd. E. on Interstate 20/59, Exit 76, at Pilot Travel Center. Both will provide trucking […]
December 16, 2010
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