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Safety group recommends FMCSA gather driver history, make carriers use it
The National Transportation Safety Board sent a letter last week to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration making recommendations on driver hiring and pre-employment screening, which would essentially require fleets to delve into a potential hire’s employment history and records dating back 10 years. That is the second recommendation NTBS offered, following up its first […]
February 4, 2013
Business
Snap-on touts cutoff tools
Snap-on’s three-inch (PT430) and four-inch angle (PT490) one-horsepower cutoff tools are designed for service technicians who have a heavy workload of cutting jobs. The versatile, durable tools are designed to improve performance and productivity for all kinds of cutting applications. For more information, go to www.snapon.com.
February 4, 2013
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Tech to lower CSA scores, Part 3: Integrated inspection reports, electronic logs
Many fleets that use electronic driver logs are having their drivers complete electronic DVIRs as part of the daily login process. These electronic forms can be integrated with maintenance software systems to create a closed-loop process for vehicle inspections and repairs.
February 4, 2013
Business
Class 8 orders showed improvement in January
Preliminary data from FTR Associates released this week shows that Class 8 truck orders for January spiked 7 percent from December, but were still down 11 percent from January of 2012. FTR’s data puts the number of net orders at 22,235 for the month, marking the fourth consecutive month that orders topped 20,000 — a […]
February 4, 2013
Business
EPA proposes renewable fuel standards for 2013
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its proposed plan for its Renewable Fuel Standar program for 2013 and is accepting public comment for 45 days.
February 4, 2013
Business
Custom Truck Sales opens new Manitoba location
Custom Truck Sales has opened a new parts and service facility in Brandon, Manitoba. A member of the Kenworth dealer network of nearly 340 locations in Canada and the United States, the nearly 14,000 square-foot Custom Truck Sales – Brandon facility is located just off the Trans-Canada Highway at 1240 Highland Ave. The dealership has […]
February 4, 2013
Business
Continental drive tire achieves Smartway certification
Continental Tire the Americas announced that its new generation drive tire for commercial trucks, the Conti EcoPlus HD3, is verified by the U.S. EPA’s SmartWay Transport Partnership as a low rolling resistance drive tire for class 8, line-haul tractor trailers. EPA has determined that certain tire models can reduce NOx emissions and fuel use by […]
February 4, 2013
Business
Meritor celebrates 10 millionth trailer axle
Meritor is celebrating its 10 millionth trailer axle made in North America at its Frankfort, Ky. manufacturing facility. “This is an important milestone that underscores Meritor’s long heritage of providing innovative, market-leading products,” said Pedro Ferro, vice president and president, Aftermarket & Trailer. “Our experience in designing and manufacturing trailer components puts us at the […]
February 4, 2013
Business
A new retention trick
We here at CCJ hear about all sorts of interesting ideas and methods that trucking companies use to recruit and retain their best employees – not only drivers but also administrative staff. Here’s an idea that’s literally gone to the dogs. KTI Inc., a Minnetonka, Minn.-based logistics provider and transportation broker, was featured by a […]
February 4, 2013
Business
Daimler Trucks: 1,300 layoffs could come at Freightliner plants in U.S.
Daimler spokesman Dave Giroux said that the company has notified approximately 1,300 workers, per the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, that they may be subject to cuts.
February 1, 2013
Business
Isotrak expands telematics into North America
Isotrak, Inc. (www.isotrak.com), a global provider of telematics and GPS vehicle tracking systems, has expanded into North America. The expansion has been in soft-launch mode since January 2012. Established in the United Kingdom over 15 years ago, Isotrak says that approximately 95 percent of all groceries are transported on Isotrak-equipped vehicles, led by some of […]
February 1, 2013
Business
TRP rolls out aluminum wheels
TRP Aftermarket Parts offers aluminum wheels for all makes of trucks and trailers to help maximize fuel efficiency and reduce weight for additional payload. Available in 22.5- and 24.5-inch sizes in both machined and high-polish finishes, the aluminum wheels are forged from one piece of corrosion-resistant aluminum for added strength and durability. Cooler-running aluminum wheels […]
February 1, 2013
Business
Spireon’s NSpire platform recognized for business intelligence
Spireon, a provider of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) business intelligence systems that connect companies to their mobile assets and workforces, announced its winning the M2M Evolution award for “Best Business Intelligence Platform” at this year’s Battle of the Platforms hosted by TMC. The “Battle” was held in Miami, FL at the Miami Convention Center on Tuesday, January […]
February 1, 2013
Business
Trucking adds 5,000 jobs in January
For-hire trucking companies added 5,000 payroll jobs in December on a seasonally adjusted basis as the overall economy added 157,000 nonfarm jobs, according to the latest estimates released Feb. 1.
February 1, 2013
Business
NAFTA surface trade jumped 6.2 percent in November
Trade using surface transportation between the U.S. and NAFTA partners Canada and Mexico totaled $81.5 billion in November 2012 — a 6.2 percent jump year over year from November 2011, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics. That’s about $59.5 billion in 2004 dollars, when adjusted for inflation — a 7.6 […]
February 1, 2013
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Equipment upgrade tax incentive — Is it worth it?
The tax credit for upgrading equipment saw an extension and a boost in law signed earlier this year. Will it be beneficial for fleets?
January 31, 2013
Business
Phillips designs electrical wiring harness adapter
Phillips’ Sta-Dry electrical wiring harness adapter is designed to connect the company’s main or mid-main modular harness systems to its Slim-7 trailer harness. The adapter connects the round male style of the 36 series to the sleek Slim-7 female style of the 34 series. The harness has a molded plug that helps keep moisture and […]
January 31, 2013
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