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NATSO rejects proposed settlement with credit card providers
NATSO, the national association representing the travel plaza and truckstop industry, announced that it has joined others in rejecting a proposed settlement of an antitrust lawsuit brought by merchants, including NATSO, alleging that Visa, MasterCard and national banks collude to set artificially high swipe fees. “After careful consideration, NATSO’s executive committee determined that the settlement […]
September 11, 2012
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FHWA want to update regulations for engineering, design-related services
The Federal Highway Administration has proposed an update to its regulations for using engineering consultants on highway construction projects. FHWA said the updates would enhance public accountability, ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and help ensure more open competition and the selection of consultants based on best qualification and experience. The updates […]
September 11, 2012
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UniGroup Worldwide president Iles dies following stroke
Brian Iles, president of UniGroup Worldwide, an international household goods moving company headquartered in suburban St. Louis, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 4, due to complications from a stroke he suffered on Sept. 1. “Brian was a dynamic leader and a loyal friend,” said Rich McClure, president of UniGroup, UniGroup Worldwide’s parent company. “During his […]
September 11, 2012
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BNSF Logistics implements Pegasus TransTech’s Transflo Velocity
Pegasus TransTech announced that BNSF Logistics has implemented its Transflo Velocity electronic method for carriers to submit invoices and load documents to participating third-party logistics providers and brokers to speed processing and payment. Transflo Velocity is designed to make it easier for carriers to group documents and data a 3PL or broker requires for payment […]
September 11, 2012
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Con-way Freight receives Patriotic Employer Award
Con-way Freight announced that its facility in Newark, N.J., was presented with the Patriotic Employer Award for its support of the National Guard and Reserve. The award ceremony was held at Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Patriot Award was created by Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve and the Department of Defense to […]
September 11, 2012
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FedEx launches Eighth Annual FedEx Cares Week
FedEx Corp. on Monday, Sept. 10, launched its eighth annual FedEx Cares Week, providing volunteer and service opportunities for team members both in the United States and around the world. More than 4,000 FedEx volunteers worldwide will donate their time and talents to serving local organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life in the […]
September 11, 2012
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Ritchie Bros. to hold auction in Winnipeg
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers will sell hundreds of equipment items and trucks at an unreserved public auction in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Sept. 17 starting at 9 a.m. Each item will be sold to the highest bidder regardless of price – without minimum bids or reserve prices. Bidders can participate in the auction in person, online in […]
September 11, 2012
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Phillips producing Sta-Dry S7 swivel electrical nosebox
Phillips Industries announced the beginning of production of its new Sta-Dry S7 swivel electrical nosebox at its site in Santa Fe Springs, Calif. The Sta-Dry S7 was developed by Phillips specifically to reduce costs for fleets whose truck-trailer combinations are required to maneuver in a tight space routinely. The severe angle created in these instances […]
September 11, 2012
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Decisiv expands service provider platform capabilities
Decisiv Inc. announced it is expanding the functionality of its cloud-based service management to provide service providers, including several private branded networks, with new capabilities for enhancing customer service and business operations. “Service provider customers of the Decisiv platform already benefit from its highly effective communication capabilities,” said Dick Hyatt, president of Decisiv. “With their […]
September 11, 2012
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Tremec names Holt VP
Transmission manufacturer Tremec announced the appointment of Jeremy Holt as vice president, where he will be responsible for marketing, sales, application engineering and strategic planning. Tremec’s prior vice president of sales and marketing, Lee Davis, will retire at the end of this year but will continue to engage in special assignments for the company. With […]
September 11, 2012
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WABCO to showcase vehicle products at IAA 2012
WABCO Holdings will showcase its vehicle safety and efficiency technology at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2012 trade show Sept. 18-27 in Hanover, Germany. “At IAA 2012, we will show how WABCO’s global technology portfolio addresses customer requirements and increasingly stringent regulations for safer, cleaner, greener commercial vehicles around the world,” says Jacques Esculier, WABCO chairman […]
September 11, 2012
Business
U.S. diesel price climbs for 10th consecutive week
The national average retail diesel price climbed for the 10th consecutive week, climbing 0.5 cent to $4.132 a gallon during the week ended Monday, Sept. 10, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration. During 12 straight weekly declines from April 16 through July 2, the price of diesel had dropped 49.9 cents […]
September 10, 2012
Business
ATA urges Texas to reconsider 85 mph highway
The American Trucking Associations on Monday, Sept. 10, urged the Texas Transportation Commission to reverse its decision to allow vehicles to travel 85 miles per hour on a privately-managed stretch of State Highway 130 linking Austin and San Antonio, and cautioned other states against following the Lone Star State’s example. “At the end of the […]
September 10, 2012
Business
Nyberg named president, Volvo Trucks North America sales and marketing
Volvo Trucks on Monday, Sept. 10, announced that Göran Nyberg has been appointed president of North American sales and marketing, responsible for all of the Volvo brand’s commercial truck activities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Nyberg has more than 20 years of industry experience and has been with the Volvo Group since 2003. […]
September 10, 2012
Business
GE Capital Fleet Services names Webb president, CEO
GE Capital Fleet Services on Monday, Sept. 10, announced the appointment of Kristi Webb as president and chief executive officer. Webb replaces Clarence Nunn, who recently was appointed Chief Commercial Officer for GE Capital, Americas. Webb previously was general manager of GE Capital’s Dealer Finance business that provides wholesale and retail leasing services to thousands […]
September 10, 2012
Business
Cummins, Hyundai to collaborate on midrange engines
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. and Cummins Inc. announced a 50/50 joint venture partnership to manufacture midrange engines in Korea extending from 150 hp to 300 hp output for application in a wide range of Hyundai construction and industrial equipment. The Hyundai Cummins Engine Co. (HCEC) joint venture operation will be located in the city of […]
September 10, 2012
Business
U.S. Xpress earns more service accolades
The Marion, Ind. distribution center serviced by U.S. Xpress Enterprises has been honored as site of the year by Dollar General Corp. The award – given to one of its 11 sites annually by the large discount retail chain – recognizes excellence in on-time performance, tractor utilization, customer service, productivity and overall efficiency. U.S. Xpress […]
September 10, 2012
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Navistar ‘disappointed’ with Icahn’s open letter to board
Carl Icahn, one of Navistar’s single largest shareholders, late Sunday, Sept. 9, issued an open letter to the company’s board of directors questioning its recent business decisions and recommending that Navistar make four board seats available to shareholders. Navistar issued a statement Monday morning, Sept. 10, expressing its “disappointment” in Ichan’s letter. Icahn, who currently […]
September 10, 2012
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