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TMC names scholarship winners
The Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations has awarded five diesel truck technician scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year in partnership with WyoTech, the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) and Lincoln Technical Institute/Nashville Auto-Diesel College (LTI/NADC). Chris Henry, Leeper, Pa., and Ashton O’Brien, Randolph, N.Y., were awarded WyoTech scholarships for attendance at either […]
October 10, 2012
Business
Carl Tapp to consult for SA Concepts
Carl Tapp knows what it means to be a veteran, both of the United States military and the commercial trucking industry. Today, the recently retired VP of Maintenance for PAM Transport, and CCJ magazine’s 2011 Career Leadership Award recipient, has found a new way to marry those passions and use his experience. Tapp is currently […]
October 10, 2012
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ATA economy panel gives mixed outlook
The chief economist for the American Trucking Associations on Tuesday, Oct. 9, told fleet executives that freight volumes continue to be varied depending on the sector and that trucking’s outlook will be cloudy in the months ahead. “As far as freight volumes, the trucking economy is pretty mixed right now,” said Bob Costello during the […]
October 9, 2012
Business
DTNA revises 2012 forecasts, remains ‘cautiously optimistic’ about 2013
At a press briefing during the 2012 American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition, Daimler Trucks North America on Monday, Oct. 8, revised its overall NAFTA 2012 Class 6-8 truck sales forecast downward from 378,000 units to 332,000 units, but noted that figure still represents a 9 percent growth from 2011. Martin Daum, DTNA president […]
October 9, 2012
Business
Cummins to shut down facilities, reduce work force
Cummins Inc. on Tuesday, Oct. 9, announced actions to respond to the weakening global economy by cutting costs, including planned work week reductions, shutdowns at some manufacturing facilities and some targeted work force reductions. “We continued to see weak economic data in a number of regions during the third quarter, increasing the level of uncertainty […]
October 9, 2012
Business
FleetPride acquired by TPG
FleetPride Inc., a retailer of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts owned by Investcorp, on Tuesday, Oct. 9, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by global private investment firm TPG. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2012 and is subject to customary conditions, including receipt of […]
October 9, 2012
Business
U.S. diesel price climbs 1.5 cents to $4.094
After declining for two consecutive weeks, the U.S. average diesel price rose 1.5 cent to $4.094 a gallon during the week ended Monday, Oct. 8, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration. DOE’s report was delayed one day because of Columbus Day. During 11 straight weekly increases from July 9 to Sept. […]
October 9, 2012
Business
EPA names recipients of SmartWay Excellence Awards
At this week’s 2012 American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nev., ATA leaders offered their congratulations to the winners of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Excellence Awards. “SmartWay is a shining example of what can happen when government engages the private sector to achieve a goal,” said Bill Graves, ATA […]
October 9, 2012
Business
Erb International, Muñoz Trucking win Volvo Trucks Safety Award
Volvo Trucks and Michelin America Truck Tires recognized Muñoz Trucking and Erb International as the recipients of the Volvo Trucks Safety Award in recognition of their safety cultures with low accident frequency rates and comprehensive safety programs. “Erb International and Muñoz Trucking have clearly demonstrated the importance of safety within their organizations,” said Magnus Koeck, […]
October 9, 2012
Business
Rand McNally to release HD 100 platform for smart devices
At the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nev., Rand McNally unveiled its new HD 100 device, which provides Hours of Service recording, text- and dispatch-integrated messaging, and driver performance monitoring capabilities. The HD 100 will be available commercially in April 2013 for use with Android tablets and the Rand McNally […]
October 9, 2012
Business
XRS Turnpike selected for America’s Road Team
XRS Corp., a provider of mobile fleet optimization software, announced on Tuesday, Oct. 9, that its Turnpike mobile solution has been selected as the official fleet optimization platform for the American Trucking Associations’ Interstate One truck used by America’s Road Team. XRS said this is the first time that the high-tech image tractor-trailer will use […]
October 9, 2012
Business
Isuzu to offer extended warranty for 2013 diesel trucks
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America announced the availability of a significantly enhanced extended warranty for all 2013 Isuzu N-Series diesel trucks sold on or after Oct. 1. In addition to the powertrain components included in Isuzu’s previous extended warranty, the new extended warranty covers fuel injectors and high-pressure lines, common rail, turbocharger, alternator, starter, water […]
October 9, 2012
Business
Gabrielli Kenworth celebrates New Jersey dealership grand opening
Gabrielli Kenworth of New Jersey recently celebrated its grand opening, which was attended by more than 400 people and featured a visit of the Kenworth T680 Road Tour starring the aerodynamic truck. The new South Brunswick-area dealership in Dayton is the first Gabrielli Kenworth location in New Jersey. The dealership joins Gabrielli Kenworth’s four other […]
October 9, 2012
Business
Bendix supports ‘Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day’
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced its endorsement of “Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day,” to be held Oct. 10. Founded in 2001 and overseen by the Transportation & Development Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the day highlights a variety of methods to help reduce the number of accidents on American highways. The […]
October 9, 2012
Business
Navistar’s Hebe retires; company names two board members with Icahn ties
Navistar on Monday, Oct. 8, announced the retirement of James L. Hebe, senior vice president of North America truck sales for the company. Hebe, 63, has held the position since rejoining the company in 2008. “Jim Hebe has been a significant figure in our industry for four decades,” said Jack Allen, president, Navistar North America […]
October 8, 2012
Business
Graves addresses ATA members on challenges, opportunities
In the opening address at the 2012 American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition, Bill Graves, president and chief executive officer of ATA, said the industry is at a crossroads in regards to a number of looming legislative and regulatory burdens. “You’re facing an entire series of crossroads, each one is a decision point sending […]
October 8, 2012
Business
CSA becomes industry’s biggest concern, survey finds
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability safety ratings program has replaced the economy atop the list of the most critical issues facing the trucking industry, the American Transportation Research Institute announced Monday, Oct. 8. ATRI’s annual survey of the industry’s top 10 most critical issues – released Oct. 8 during American Trucking […]
October 8, 2012
Business
Volvo continues America’s Road Team support; Mack, Michelin do same for Share The Road
At the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nev., Volvo Trucks on Monday, Oct. 8, announced its ongoing support for America’s Road Team, which uses drivers with proven safety records to spread awareness about highway safety and foster understanding about the crucial role that trucking plays in the economy. In addition, […]
October 8, 2012
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