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Bendix celebrates 25 years at Acuña Manufacturing facility
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is celebrating a quarter-century of expansion, innovation, safety, and community involvement at its Acuña, Mexico, facility. Established in May 1988, Bendix’s Acuña manufacturing operation consists of three state-of-the-art facilities employing more than 1,000 workers and encompassing 412,000 square feet. The Bendix Acuña operation also supports a distribution center in Mexico […]
June 27, 2013
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Rotary touts new four-post lift
Rotary Lift’s AR18 four-post alignment lift features two stainless-steel turning radius gauges and two 9,000-pound-capacity rolling jacks for a rated capacity of 18,000 pounds. The lift has modular components and can accommodate wheelbases from 63 to 162 inches; an extended-length model allows up to 198 inches. One runway is adjustable by 3 inches to allow […]
June 27, 2013
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Snap-on debuts prying/smoothing tools
Snap-on’s three-piece set of Light Duty Prying/Smoothing Tools (PPN300) is designed for spreading or smoothing epoxy, adhesives and silicone uniformly, as well as cleaning small parts, paint stripping in confined spaces, removing and installing O-rings and gaskets and prying dashboard parts and vents. The tools are made from a blend of glass-reinforced nylon for added […]
June 27, 2013
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Fleet execs give real-world insight into making natural gas work
Jerry McGuire isn’t the only one waiting for someone to show him the money. Fleet managers considering the adaptation of natural gas are on the lookout, too. Information abounds about how much cheaper natural gas is when compared to diesel. However, with the price of an alt-fuel truck far surpassing that of conventional tractors, concerns […]
June 27, 2013
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It’s official for Foxx
Former Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx breezed through today’s Senate confirmation hearing 100-0 to nab the Transportation Secretary cabinet spot. Foxx inherits a number of challenges from former DOT Secretary Ray LaHood, most notably selling an upcoming highway funding proposal to members of Congress. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials congratulated Foxx following his […]
June 27, 2013
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Anthony Foxx confirmed by Senate, officially becomes Secretary of Transportation
The Department of Transportation officially has a new leader, as the Senate confirmed Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx June 27 to replace outgoing Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood.
June 27, 2013
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Navistar names new CFO
Navistar International Corporation announced June 27 that Walter G. Borst will join the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer. He succeeds Andrew J. Cederoth, whose departure was announced earlier this week.
June 27, 2013
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White House proposes new round of truck emissions reductions
The trucking industry can expect another round of emissions regulations, courtesy a second-term climate change initiative from President Barack Obama.
June 27, 2013
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Truckers, environmentalists agree on fuel economy gains
It’s no surprise that environmentalists would support the president’s Climate Action Plan, although Jesse Prentice-Dunn, a policy analyst with the Sierra Club, notes the absence of “smart growth” initiatives, new policy that could spur improvements to the efficiency of the nation’s transportation systems and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A second round of truck GHG regulations, […]
June 27, 2013
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Kenworth adds Hendrickson option to T270 and T370 models
The Kenworth T270 and T370 medium duty models equipped with factory-installed, front drive axles are now available for order with the Hendrickson PRIMAAX EX rear air suspension. “To help customers meet their requirements in demanding vocational applications, Kenworth continues to expand its suspension offering with quality products,” said Doug Powell, Kenworth medium duty marketing manager. […]
June 27, 2013
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Schneider National installs intermodal trailer tracking technology
Schneider National announced that it is installing new tracking technology across its fleet of van trailers and intermodal containers. The new technology provides Schneider and its customers with continuous, real-time information regarding the location and load status of each trailer and container while adding new supply chain efficiencies. The installation includes an upgrade to the […]
June 27, 2013
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Procter & Gamble says only Green Fleets need apply
If you’re going to move product for Procter & Gamble (P&G), you’re going to have to make an effort to go green. The company announced at the ACT Expo in Washington D.C. Thursday that it plans to be one of the first large shippers to convert a significant percentage of its for-hire truck loads to […]
June 27, 2013
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ATA projecting strong growth for trucking during next decade
The trucking industry will continue to gain tonnage share from an overall increasing freight volume from now to 2014, projects the American Trucking Associations in its U.S. Freight Forecast to 2024.
June 26, 2013
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Trillium CNG commits to building 101 public access Class 8 CNG stations
Trillium CNG announced plans Wednesday at the ACT Expo in Washington D.C. to build 101 public access Class 8 truck accessible CNG stations over the coming three years. Trillium president Mary Boettcher says the company’s business model for public access stations consists of securing a fuel purchase agreement with an anchor customer for each station […]
June 26, 2013
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NAFTA trade up 75 percent since 2009
The value of goods moved between the U.S. and NAFTA partners Canada and Mexico was up in April 2013 74.4 percent from April 2009, the heart of the most recent recession.
June 26, 2013
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Kenworth T680 with 52-inch sleeper available for order
The Kenworth T680 is now available for order with the new Kenworth 52-inch mid-roof sleeper. Kenworth says the T680’s 52-inch sleeper is well-suited for regional hauling applications – including tank, bulk, flatbed, heavy haul and lowboy – where drivers may spend just two or three nights on the road during a typical week. Fleets and […]
June 26, 2013
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Mitsubishi Fuso to offer solar power options for FE/FG Series trucks
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) has announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with eNow to offer a range of solar-based auxiliary power system options for its Canter FE/FG Series medium-duty commercial trucks. Applications range from 30-watt systems to help keep batteries charged, to 6,400-watt systems capable of powering liftgates and refrigeration […]
June 26, 2013
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Westport unveils new LNG tank system at ACT Expo
Westport introduced its newest line of natural gas products at the ACT Expo Wednesday. The company’s iCE PACK LNG Tank System is an onboard liquefied natural gas (LNG) tank system customized for spark-ignited engines. The launch of the Cummins Westport ISX12G engine has moved spark-ignited engines into the regional haul segment, making LNG more suitable […]
June 26, 2013
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