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Mississippi getting $1M from DOT for emergency Isaac repairs
The U.S. Department of Transportation has made $1 million in emergency relief funds available immediately to the Mississippi Department of Transportation to help repair roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Isaac. “Emergency relief funds will help the state make critical repairs to roads and bridges,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. Hurricane Isaac impacted 48 […]
September 19, 2012
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Utility expands Virginia plant
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. announced that it has constructed a new 50,000-square-foot modification center for high-option and complex refrigerated trailers and an additional employee lunchroom. According to the company, this expansion will increase production capabilities to meet customers’ growing demand for high-option reefers while allowing for increased production of more standardized trailers. “This expansion is […]
September 19, 2012
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TMC releases tire, wheel guides
The American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council has released eight tire and wheel guides developed to provide recommended practices and maintenance tips for all heavy-duty tire and wheel service. The guides, which can be found at www.atabusinesssolutions.com, include: • ATA’s TMC Radial Conditions Analysis Guide Book; • ATA’s TMC Tire & Wheel Maintenance Basics […]
September 19, 2012
Business
NTTC developing tank truck driver recognition program
The National Tank Truck Carriers announced that its Safety Committee will develop a new tank truck driver recognition program for board consideration at its next membership meeting. The program will present the Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year Award at its annual meeting in April 2013. The award will go to one exemplary tank […]
September 19, 2012
Business
Estes teams with Virginia DMV for ‘Troops to Trucks’
Estes Express Lines announced that it has teamed with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles to support the state’s new “Troops to Trucks” program that helps make it easier for qualified service members to get commercial driver’s licenses. “Troops to Trucks” is part of Gov. Jim McDonnell’s goal of making Virginia the most military and […]
September 19, 2012
Business
U.S. Xpress launches ‘Ask the Experts’ online feature
U.S. Xpress Enterprises has expanded its corporate Website to include a new industry education section called “Ask the Experts,” which will serve as an industry education forum and resource for shippers and drivers, answering commonly-asked questions, addressing shipper concerns and providing detailed insight on industry issues. Housed in the “About Us” section of the company […]
September 19, 2012
Business
Goodyear debuts Air Maintenance Technology at IAA
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. announced that the commercial application of its Air Maintenance Technology is debuting at the 2012 Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover, Germany. The company said that over the past year, its researchers have been working on the technology application that can aid in fuel savings and CO2 reductions […]
September 19, 2012
Business
Alcoa debuts four new wheels at IAA
Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products introduced four new forged aluminum wheels, two of which offer maximum loads per wheel and support the move to higher-load-capacity tires. Alcoa introduced the new wheels at the 64th International Motor Show Commercial Vehicles conference in Hannover, Germany. “We are constantly driving ourselves to design aluminum wheels that offer our […]
September 19, 2012
Business
Phillips displays expanded global capabilities at IAA
Phillips Industries, a provider of coiled electrical and air systems for trucks and trailers, announced it is exhibiting at the Hanover IAA Commercial Vehicle Show being held Sept. 20-27, showcasing products and capabilities designed and developed to meet the needs of its growing global customer base. Phillips has factories in the United States, Mexico and […]
September 19, 2012
Business
Accellos offers carrier qualification, monitoring for Prophesy Dispatch TMS
Accellos, a provider of supply chain execution software solutions, announced the release of a carrier qualification and monitoring module for its Prophesy Dispatch transportation management software. The new module, made possible by an integration with SaferWatch Carrier Qualification and Monitoring service, is designed to give transportation brokers using Prophesy Dispatch the ability to retrieve constantly […]
September 19, 2012
Business
Verizon to deliver Spireon’s FleetLocate
Spireon Inc., a provider of mobile resource management and business intelligence solutions, announced a strategic relationship with Verizon to deliver its FleetLocate fleet management solutions, allowing businesses of all sizes with fleet operations to better manage their mobile business by combining Spireon’s GPS business intelligence platform and the Verizon Wireless network. “Working together, we can […]
September 19, 2012
Business
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Like most Southerners, I have little collection of guns around the house. It’s not an extensive collection, like some of my friends have. I’ve got a few heirloom pieces and the usual workday guns for hunting. Nothing crazy. Over the years, I’ve developed an affinity for Browning firearms. This didn’t happen overnight. But every Browning […]
September 18, 2012
Business
Daimler Trucks debuts trailer aerodynamics at IAA
Bridging the disconnect between trailer manufacturers and OEMs when it comes to combination aerodynamics, Daimler on Tuesday, Sept. 18, launched its “Aerodynamics Truck & Trailer” initiative consisting of two components: the new Mercedes-Benz Aerodynamics trailer, a long-haul tractor unit that according to Daimler can save about 528 gallons (2,000 liters) of diesel and reduce CO2 […]
September 18, 2012
Business
FedEx Freight operating income up 114%
FedEx Corp. on Tuesday, Sept. 18, reported revenue of $10.79 billion for the first quarter ended Aug. 31, up 3 percent from $10.52 billion the previous year. Operating income was $742 million, up 1 percent, with an operating margin of 6.9 percent, down from 7.0 percent. Net income was $459 million, down 1 percent from […]
September 18, 2012
Business
Long Beach port year-over-year volumes up in August
The Port of Long Beach announced that cargo container volumes at climbed in August, the start of the “peak season” when shipments begin arriving for the end-of-the-year holiday shopping season. Imports were up 2.9 percent compared to the same period last year. Port terminals handled 274,977 20-foot equivalent container units of loaded inbound cargo last […]
September 18, 2012
Business
International Transport Forum updates statistics
The 2012 edition of the International Transport Forum’s annual statistics update gathers data from the forum’s 54 member countries for the period 1970-2010. Data cover all modes of transport as well as road safety. Some preliminary data for 2011 also are included. According to ITF, the data highlight major trends in the transport sector: • […]
September 18, 2012
Business
Calstart names ex-Eaton executive Beaty VP/director
Calstart announced that Kevin Beaty is joining its team as a vice president and director of its high-efficiency truck program. “With his private sector background and knowledge of the clean fuel and advanced drivetrain commercial vehicle markets, Kevin will be a great addition to our team,” said John Boesel, Calstart president and chief executive officer. […]
September 18, 2012
Business
ATA Safety Management Council names award recipients
The American Trucking Association’s Safety Management Council announced its 2012 award winners last week at its Safety & Human Resources National Conference & Exhibition in Kansas City, Mo. The ATA President’s Trophy recognizes the three companies whose fleets have been judged to have the best overall safety programs from the Truck & Industrial Safety Contests […]
September 18, 2012
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