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Watching a river run dry

I can’t remember the last rainless day in Tuscaloosa, Ala. I’m not even sure we have had a one in 2013, although such a string seems unlikely. The Black Warrior River, which runs about a quarter mile from my office, is already above flood stage and more rain and snow is expected through Thursday. Generally […]

January 16, 2013

Study: 1 million natural gas-powered trucks to be sold in coming years

A recent report from Pike Research says that almost 1 million natural gas-powered trucks and buses — about 930,000, the study forecasts — will be sold worldwide between 2012 and 2019.

January 16, 2013

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U.S. Supreme Court to hear ATA’s case against Port of LA

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear American Trucking Associations’ argument against the Port of Los Angeles’ trucking concession requirements.

January 16, 2013

NTN Bearing launches new website

NTN Bearing Corporation has launched a new website to serve its North and South American customers. Combining its business territories in Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Central and South Americas, www.NTNAmericas.com allows visitors from all regions access to product information, distributor searches and training programs. “The new website embodies our efforts to offer the […]

January 16, 2013

Ervin Equipment expands used trailer offerings to meet oil boom demand

Ervin Equipment is expanding its supply services to the aggregates, asphalt, roadbuilding and oilfield industries by providing an expanded line of new and used Bottom Dump Trailers. A long-time supplier of a variety of specialty trailers, Ervin says it has seen the demand for bottom dump trailers spike in recent months. To continue to serve […]

January 16, 2013

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Rotary Lift Spotline Laser Spotting Guide now for all vehicle lifts

Rotary Lift’s Spotline enables technicians who use the company’s new Shockwave-equipped lifts. It enables them to quickly and efficiently move vehicles in and out of the bay, saving time on each job and increasing overall productivity. Now, Rotary Lift says, owners of any brand of vehicle lift can add the benefits of Spotline to the […]

January 16, 2013

Diesel drops 1.7 cents to $3.894

Diesel prices nationwide have fallen for seven straight weeks and for 12 of the last 13 weeks. The national average retail diesel price fell 1.7 cents to $3.894 a gallon during the week ended Jan. 14, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration. The latest weekly price is 4 cents above the […]

January 16, 2013

Cummins Filtration debuts NanoNet fuel media

Cummins Filtration’s NanoNet line of fuel filtration products use nanotechnology in the filtration media for added efficiency and particulate removal. The filtration media is debuting on FleetGuard products and will make its way into other Cummins Filtration segments in early 2013. NanoNet products are engineered to offer greater retention of harmful particles within the fuel […]

January 16, 2013

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BigRoad to provide electronic logging app to NASTC members

Transportation app creator BigRoad announced that it is partnering with the National Association of Small Trucking Companies (NASTC), and its cellular partner Sprint to provide BigRoad’s electronic HOS logging system to NASTC members across North America. BigRoad’s smartphone e-Log app replaces time consuming and error prone paper logbooks required for roadside inspection by authorities such […]

January 16, 2013

GPS Insight adds hours of service to tracking software

GPS Insight, a provider of GPS fleet tracking systems, announced its new GPS Insight Hours of Service Solution as an addition to its GPS Tracking software intended for fleets that need both electronic driver logs and GPS tracking combined. The EOBR-1000 device combines GPS tracking with an electronic onboard recorder and electronic driver logs. The application also […]

January 16, 2013

Intermec adds RFID to 70 Series family

Intermec announced integrated RFID capabilities for its CK70, CN70 and CN70e mobile computers. Part of Intermec’s 70 Series family, these devices now offer a fully-integrated UHF RFID reader with no external antenna – adding advanced RFID reading capabilities to their compact, ultra-rugged designs. Designed specifically for customers seeking a mobile RFID solution in demanding in-premise […]

January 16, 2013

C.J. Driscoll creates buying guide for fleet management systems

C.J. Driscoll & Associates, a supplier of market research and consulting services for the telematics industry, released the 2013 Fleet Operator’s Guide to GPS Fleet Management Systems. The report is designed to assist fleet operators in identifying GPS fleet management solution providers that are best suited to meet their requirements. The 241-page report profiles over […]

January 16, 2013

XRS opens registration for user conference

XRS Corporation (formerly Xata Corporation), a provider of mobile fleet optimization software, announced that early registration is now open for its second annual XRS User Event (XUE), to be held Aug. 18-20, 2013, at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis, Minn. The 2013 event will build upon last year’s momentum with renowned keynote speakers Don Mann, […]

January 16, 2013

Take a cue from Walmart’s veteran initiative

Yesterday Wal-Mart announced a new hiring initiative: Beginning Memorial Day (that’s May 27 for those of you already planning your vacations), the retailer will offer a job to any honorably discharged veteran within the first year coming off active duty. During the next five years, the company expects to hire 100,0oo vets as part of […]

January 16, 2013

Maverick using EFS for cardless payments

Electronic Funds Source (EFS), a provider of customized payment systems, announced that Maverick Transportation recently implemented its payments platform. Maverick, a transportation carrier headquartered in Little Rock, Ark., recently moved its payments business to EFS because of the unique, virtual payments system it developed for Maverick. “EFS listened to our needs and built a completely customized, […]

January 16, 2013

QualWash adds Louisiana and Wisconsin locations

QualaWash today announced two new acquisitions: Shreveport Tank Wash in Shreveport, LA and Tank Wash Specialists in Neenah, WI. Both purchases were finalized in the fourth quarter of 2012, making them the third and fourth acquisitions for QualaWash in that quarter. “The last quarter of 2012 proved to be a very active one for us,” […]

January 16, 2013

Noregon Systems releases JPRO Fleet Diagnostics 2013 v1

Noregon Systems has released JPRO Commercial Fleet Diagnostics 2013 v1 along with the introduction of the JPRO Next Step service information module – featuring the integration of REPAIR-CONNECT.net by Mitchell 1. Beginning in 2013, the naming of JPRO Commercial Fleet Diagnostic software is changing to reflect both the year of release and the years of […]

January 15, 2013

Fontaine to divide into three specially-focused business units

Fontaine Modification is transforming itself into three focused business segments in 2013: Fontaine Alternative Fuels, Fontaine Auto Transport Services and Fontaine Modification Services. “Segmenting the business, utilizing Marmon Toolbox Concepts, will enable us to better focus on these three key markets to enhance customer satisfaction and support emerging growth initiatives,” says Will Trantham, president of […]

January 15, 2013

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