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Schneider National set to take ownership of 25,000th Freightliner
On Oct. 15, 2013, Schneider National, Inc. will host its own version of Octoberfest this week when the company (whose founding family is of German heritage) commemorates the addition of a very special truck into its fleet. Representatives of truck manufacturer Freightliner’s parent company, Daimler Trucks North America, will be on hand to personally deliver […]
October 14, 2013
CCJ Innovators
Mack Twin Y Air Suspension named Swedish Steel Prize Finalist
The Mack Twin Y Air Suspension, the trucking industry’s first suspension to utilize an innovative Y-shaped high-strength steel design, is a finalist for the 2013 Swedish Steel Prize. The Swedish Steel Prize is awarded annually by SSAB, the global leader in high-strength steel, to recognize the most innovative design utilizing high-strength steel. Mack Trucks is […]
October 14, 2013
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Freightliner introduces new Multimedia Dealer Sales Tool
Freightliner Trucks has introduced a new, proprietary dealer sales tool that will enhance the overall customer truck purchasing experience. Designed for the iPad, the Freightliner Sales Tool app provides dealers with easily accessible and interactive product information at the touch of their fingertips. The new app serves as a virtual showroom for every model in […]
October 14, 2013
Business
Transport America specs Freightliner In-Cab Training system for new fleet trucks
Transport Corporation of America, Inc. (Transport America), one of the largest for-hire carriers in North America, recently ordered the Freightliner In-Cab (FIT) System for a portion of its fleet. Developed by Freightliner Trucks in collaboration with Rolling Strong™, the FIT System is the first-ever OEM designed and integrated in-cab exercise and flexibility system. The FIT […]
October 14, 2013
Business
Hankook to build tire plant in Tennessee
Hankook Tire today announced plans for its 8th global manufacturing plant which will be located in Clarksville, Tennessee. Hankook will invest over $800 million USD for the new state-of-the-art plant, its first the United States. The new plant will provide additional capacity for Hankook’s growing business in the U.S. market and create approximately 1,800 fulltime […]
October 14, 2013
Business
Monday Money: Sluggish 4th quarter expected
Several recent reports suggest that any momentum the economy and freight gained in the third quarter likely won’t carry over into the fourth.
October 14, 2013
Business
What to do when a brake stroke is out of adjustment? Bendix weighs in.
The experts at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC recognize that proper brake stroke adjustment and maintenance are critical to commercial vehicle and roadway safety. As part of its newly released Bendix Tech Tips series, Bendix reminds vehicle owners of its clear, step-by-step guidelines for addressing out-of-adjustment wheel-ends equipped with automatic slack adjusters. “During the Commercial […]
October 14, 2013
Business
Trucker strike, protest convoy mostly deemed a bust
The Ride for the Constitution driver protest convoy scheduled for Friday, Oct. 11, has largely been deemed a bust, having little effect on traffic and failing to gain much attention from lawmakers, as it intended, reports from D.C. say.
October 14, 2013
CCJ Innovators
C. Columbus: innovator, original American owner-op
When it comes to innovators in transportation, Christopher Columbus has to be high on the list. I’d go so far as to say he’s the original American owner-op
October 14, 2013
Business
Hendrickson Bumper and Trim offers lightweight Coronado SD bumper
Hendrickson Bumper and Trim’s Aero Clad Coronado SD bumper, part of the company’s All Makes bumper product line, offers a bright mirrored finish that promotes better corrosion resistance and weight savings. More than 150 pounds lighter compared to the OEM steel bumper, the Coronado SD bumper is a bi-metal material that bonds stainless steel and […]
October 11, 2013
Business
Minnesota Kenworth dealer opens new facility
Wallwork Kenworth has moved its parts facility to a larger, more accessible location, providing customers with an expanded parts inventory and additional parking. Wallwork Kenworth – Fergus Falls is on 2.5 acres just off Exit 54 from U.S. Interstate 94, or about 5 miles south of its previous site. The dealership offers a 2,500 square-foot […]
October 11, 2013
Business
Pro-Tread training goes mobile
Instructional Technologies, Inc. announced that its Pro-Tread driver training is now available via smartphones and tablets, to go along with access on computers and onboard devices from PeopleNet, Omnitracs, and Rand-McNally. Clients can access Pro-Tread on smartphones and tablets starting Nov. 1. “Whether a fleet issues company-owned mobile devices, or expects drivers to bring their own device, […]
October 11, 2013
Business
Penske Used Trucks creates mobile shopping site for trucks
Penske Used Trucks has launched a new mobile website for online truck shopping for its customers. Penske sells a wide range of commercial heavy-duty semi-tractors, medium-duty straight trucks, light-duty trucks, and semi-trailers. “Our full inventory is available on the mobile site and we update it daily,” said Jack Mitchell, vice president remarketing at Penske Truck Leasing. […]
October 11, 2013
Business
Mizco adds power extender, USB cables to mobile technology line
Mizco’s Tough Tested Dual USB 8-foot Power Extender/Charger and Durable Braided 6-foot USB Cables are built to meet the ever-expanding power, safety, flexibility and utility demands of drivers using today’s smartphones and tablets. The Power Extender – designed to bring the power head to the driver – provides 3.1 amps of power via 2 USB […]
October 11, 2013
Business
Diesel price projections for 2013 and 2014 see significant drops
The DOE has once again changed its projection for diesel prices in 2013, this time downwardly revising an early September forecast that it would average $3.96 a gallon to this week’s projection that it will only average $3.93 a gallon.
October 11, 2013
Business
USA Truck asks court to put brakes on Knight takeover try
USA Truck Inc. has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Knight Transportation Inc. for, among other things, improperly using confidential information in its bid for the Arkansas-based carrier, USA Truck said in a news release Thursday evening.
October 11, 2013
Business
5. Instant analysis
Mistakes, even simple ones, can be very costly in this business. Often, by the time they can be caught the damage is already done like a load that is late or an asset that is underutilized and losing money. Even simple decisions may require complex analysis to be certain they are correct. Integrated routing and […]
October 10, 2013
Business
4. Location intelligence
Mobile applications with location-based features make it possible to monitor route performance, meet customers’ unique information needs, and improve driver workflow. Cardinal sends route plans from TMW Suite to a mobile delivery tracking system called Cardinal Activity Tracker (CAT). Within the SaaS-based software, each stop on the route is categorized by customer type. When making […]
October 10, 2013
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