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NationaLease launches new Website
NationaLease, a full-service truck leasing organization, announced the launch of its new Website, with updated content that encourages visitors to learn more about NationaLease services, news and events. “We redesigned the Website to enhance NationaLease’s already well-established position as a leader in the transportation industry,” said Kate Freer, vice president of marketing. “The site – […]
August 28, 2012
Business
TCA Trucking’s Weight Loss Showdown returns
The Truckload Carriers Association’s first weight loss challenge held earlier this year helped individuals lose a combined 3,022 pounds, or 10 percent of their collective body weight. TCA says the event was such a success that it will host another Sept. 24-Dec. 2. The following six trucking companies will participate in the 2nd North American […]
August 28, 2012
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MHC Kenworth opens parts, service facility in Augusta, Ga.
MHC Kenworth has opened a new parts and service facility in Augusta, Ga., at 4318 Belair Frontage Road on two acres near Interstate 20 Exit 194. Featured at the dealership, the company’s sixth in Georgia, are 10 service bays with space to expand to up to 20 bays. The 4,500-square-foot parts department includes a 1,500-square-foot […]
August 28, 2012
Business
Transcraft options available for oil field operations
Transcraft now offers flatbed trailer options designed specifically for oil field operations. The DTL steel drop deck line now includes additional flashing side lights and increased strength of the trailer neck to facilitate less neck deflection during loading, unloading and hauling without adding any additional weight to the trailer. A redesigned neck also is available […]
August 28, 2012
Business
Betts Spring expands product bundle with quarter fenders
Betts Spring announced that it has expanded its distribution bundle by adding two quarter fenders to its line of spray suppression components. Betts-branded stainless and SprayOff poly quarter fenders now are available for immediate shipment to authorized distribution throughout North and Latin America. The quarter fenders are stocked in Betts’ West Coast warehouse and included […]
August 28, 2012
Business
Toll Global Forwarding implements Transflo Express
Toll Global Forwarding announced that it has implemented Transflo Express truckstop scanning from Pegasus TransTech. Transflo Express is designed to provide quick electronic delivery of trucking documents from the road, speeding payment for drivers and cash flow for fleets. Toll Global Forwarding, based in Carteret, N.J., is a business unit of Toll Group, an $8 […]
August 28, 2012
Business
Renzenberger chooses Roush propane autogas-fueled Ford E-350s
Renzenberger Inc., a provider of railroad crew transportation and business solutions, recently held an event to unveil 10 new 2012 Roush CleanTech propane autogas-fueled Ford E-350 shuttle vans for its California fleet. The event, called “Less Traffic, Lower Emissions – Crew Transportation Company Rides Clean with Propane Autogas” was held at the BNSF San Bernardino […]
August 28, 2012
Business
Navistar CEO Ustian steps down
Daniel Ustian, president, chairman and chief executive officer of Navistar, is stepping down, the Lisle, Ill.-based company announced Monday, Aug. 27. Navistar’s board of directors has appointed Lewis Campbell – former chairman, president and CEO of Textron Inc. – as executive board chairman and interim CEO. The company also announced that it has promoted Troy […]
August 27, 2012
Business
Trimble acquires TMW Systems for $335 million
Trimble on Monday, Aug. 27, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held TMW Systems Inc., a provider of enterprise software to transportation and logistics companies, for $335 million. The announcement comes one year after Trimble acquired PeopleNet, a provider of onboard computing and mobile communications. Following the acquisition, PeopleNet founder […]
August 27, 2012
Business
U.S. diesel price climbs for eighth straight week
The national average retail diesel price climbed for the eight consecutive week, climbing 6.3 cents to $4.089 a gallon during the week ended Monday, Aug. 27, 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 […]
August 27, 2012
Business
UPS, Teamsters to restructure New England pension plan
UPS on Friday, Aug. 24, announced an agreement with the New England Teamsters and Trucking Industry Pension Fund to restructure pension liabilities for about 10,200 UPS employees. The agreement reflects a decision by NETTI’s trustees to establish a second pension plan “pool” to make it more attractive for new employers to join the fund. Such […]
August 27, 2012
Business
Quality Distribution rolls out BYOD platform
Ericom Software, a global provider of application access and virtualization systems, and Cloud Sherpas, a Google Apps cloud service provider, announced that Quality Distribution has chosen Ericom’s HTML5-based application and desktop virtualization software (PowerTerm WebConnect and AccessNow) to enable successful implementation of Google Chromebooks and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), throughout its organization. The Google […]
August 24, 2012
Business
Aim Logistics recognized by Firestone Building Products
Aim Integrated Logistics, a technology-driven transportation provider, announced it has received Firestone Building Products’ Supplier Excellence Award, an honor that Firestone extended this year to only three of its suppliers worldwide. David Gurska, senior vice president of business development at Aim Integrated, accepted the award at a Firestone banquet. “This confirms that we’re on the […]
August 24, 2012
Business
Stoughton produces 250,000th commercial van trailer
Stoughton Trailers announced a major milestone in the company’s 51-year-history with the production of its 250,000 commercial van trailer in August. Founded in 1961 by current CEO Don Wahlin, the company originally built truck bodies commonly used in the beverage and dairy industries, as well as those for transportation of raw materials and consumer products. […]
August 24, 2012
Business
Westport certifies Eaton UltraShift Plus automated transmissions
Eaton Corp. announced that its UltraShift Plus automated heavy-duty transmissions have been certified for use with the Westport HD 15-liter high-pressure direct-injection liquefied natural gas engine made by Westport Innovations Inc., providing a greater range of applications for two-pedal solutions – brake and accelerator – with heavy-duty line haul and heavy-haul applications. The engines and […]
August 24, 2012
Business
Mitchell 1 programs now include 2011 model data
Mitchell 1 announced it recently updated its online programs – Tractor-Trailer.net, Medium-Duty.net and Repair-Connect.net – to add diagnostic and repair information for 2011 model vehicles. Since the last annual update, 2700 new color photos that provide a real-world view of many vehicle components and assemblies have been added, the company says. Subscribers to Mitchell 1 […]
August 24, 2012
Business
Western Star offers factory-installed SPIF unit in Canada
Western Star Truck Sales Inc. announced that it now offers a factory-installed Safe Productive Infrastructure Friendly unit for the Ontario market. Mandated by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, SPIF vehicles are designed to minimize heavy trucks’ damage to roads and bridges without reducing weight. In order to meet SPIF requirements, Western Star features a 22,000-lb. […]
August 24, 2012
Business
Magellan offers truck-specific GPS, Fleet Management Solution
Magellan’s RoadMate Commercial 9261T-LM GPS has a 7-inch display and features truck-specific routing, truck speed limits, truckstops and truck points of interest. It also can be used for hands-free talking on cellphones with Bluetooth technology. Magellan also announced at GATS the new Fleet Management Solution, which features interactive navigation and is a two-way mobile information […]
August 24, 2012
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