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Onspot names Rogers Eastern Canada regional manager
Onspot of North America announced that Justin Rogers has been named regional manager covering Eastern Canada, covering the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, PEI, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Rogers, who starts his assignment on Sept. 1, has been with Onspot since 2010 as technical service representative. Onspot says Rogers is well versed on its […]
August 14, 2012
Business
Kenworth plant recognized for waste prevention, recycling
The Kenworth Truck Co. assembly plant in Renton, Wash., recently received a 2012 Best Workplace for Waste Prevention and Recycling Award from the King County (Wash.) Solid Waste Division for its efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle. “The Kenworth-Renton plant fosters extensive waste prevention and recycling through an employee-driven comprehensive program,” said Daryl Simon, Kenworth-Renton […]
August 14, 2012
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Diesel price jumps 11.5 cents to $3.965
A major oil refinery fire last week in California appears to be one of the big factors behind a sharp rise in regional and national diesel prices during the week ended Monday, Aug. 13.
August 13, 2012
Business
Eco-driving saves fuel, money for waste fleets, study finds
SmartDrive Systems, a provider of driving intelligence solutions, announced the results of its Waste-Hauling Fleet Fuel Efficiency Study. The findings reveal that waste-hauling fleets can reduce fuel consumption on average as much as 13.8 percent, saving more than $2,600 per vehicle annually, by engaging in fuel-efficient eco-driving best practices. “With the volatility of fuel prices, […]
August 13, 2012
Business
KLLM to offer scholarships to cover driver training costs
KLLM Transport Services announced that it will offer $4,000 scholarships to cover the cost of training for students enrolled in the Commercial Truck Driving program at Hinds Community College in Raymond, Miss. Kirk Blankenship, KLLM vice president of driver resources and logistics, says that the KLLM Scholarships, which cover the entire cost of the Hinds […]
August 13, 2012
Business
FedEx Corp. to offer voluntary buyouts to eligible employees
FedEx Corp. on Monday, Aug. 13, announced that it will offer voluntary buyout incentives to certain U.S.-based employees in mostly nonoperational staff groups as part of a broader plan to improve efficiencies and reduce costs. The company said the vast majority of employees eligible for these incentives likely will be staff employees at FedEx Express […]
August 13, 2012
Business
Reddaway relocates corporate headquarters
YRC Worldwide subsidiary Reddaway, a less-than-truckload next-day transportation provider in the western United States and Canada, announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters to Tualatin, Ore. The new 27,000-square-foot facility, located within the South Center Office Park, at 7720 S.W. Mohawk St., Building H and adjacent to Interstate 5, will effectively accommodate the company’s current […]
August 13, 2012
Business
RWI recognized for safety program
RWI Transportation, an asset-based logistics company that provides regional and national truckload, less-than-truckload, expedited and refrigerated warehousing services, received a Gold award from Great West Casualty Co. as part of the 2011 National Safety Awards Program. “Safety is extremely important to RWI Transportation, and we take it seriously as part of our overall strategy and […]
August 13, 2012
Business
Trucking’s Top Rookie winner to be chosen at GATS
Randall-Reilly Business Media & Information on Monday, Aug. 13, announced the finalists in its Trucking’s Top Rookie contest. The program, which received 29 nominations this year, is designed to increase pride and professionalism among new drivers, and to promote truck driving as a career choice during a severe driver shortage. A panel of judges – […]
August 13, 2012
Business
Xata becomes XRS, debuts all-mobile platform
Xata Corp. on Monday, Aug. 13, announced it is changing its name to XRS Corp. and introduced an all-mobile platform of the same name for trucking compliance, performance and fleet optimization. The new name, which stands for Xata Road Science, is effective immediately. Internally, the movement to XRS has been in the works for two […]
August 13, 2012
Business
Spireon upgrades VehiclePath mobile asset platform
Spireon Inc., a provider of mobile resource management and business intelligence solutions used by local fleet owners to maximize their mobile assets and work force, announced the release of its new VehiclePath 2.0 User Interface, its new VP2500 GPS device and its new VehiclePath Website. VehiclePath is Spireon’s GPS-based information platform designed to connect local […]
August 13, 2012
Business
Ryan Transportation chooses Rand McNally’s TND 760
Rand McNally announced that its TND 760 has been chosen by Ryan Transportation Group for full deployment to its fleet of 150 trucks. Ryan Transportation will use the integration provided by Rand McNally’s Connect software to link data coming from the in-cab devices to TruckMate software from TMW Systems, streamlining business operations. Executives at Ryan […]
August 13, 2012
Business
Qualcomm named top telematics supplier by Frost & Sullivan
Qualcomm Inc. – a provider of integrated wireless systems, applications and services to transportation and logistics companies – has been recognized by Frost & Sullivan as the best supplier of advanced telematics services with the 2012 U.S. Fleet Manager’s Choice Award. Ranked as the number-one telematics supplier by 75 percent of fleet managers surveyed, Qualcomm […]
August 13, 2012
Business
Betts Spring receives DTNA Masters of Quality Award for fourth time
Betts Spring Co. has been selected to receive the Daimler Trucks North America Masters of Quality Award for its efforts during 2011 in meeting the rigid requirements and expectations for suppliers to DTNA. This is the fourth time Betts has received this honor, having been previously recognized in 2002, 2007 and 2010. Betts Spring supplies […]
August 13, 2012
Business
Undistracted driving
Not too long ago, I was making my routine trek to CCJ’s offices – a journey that puts me on an interstate part of the way. Now, I know that’s not all that remarkable – most everyone who lives and works in a high-population area probably hops on the freeway for part of their commute. […]
August 12, 2012
Business
$25B savings possible through alt fuels, study finds
A report from a Washington, D.C. energy policy group urges the federal government to begin allocating its $150 billion budget for transport services to carriers that fuel their fleets on domestically produced natural gas, electricity, biofuels and other alternatives to diesel and gasoline. The report, by the nonprofit American Clean Skies Foundation, says a switch […]
August 11, 2012
Business
DOE study: Diesel engines to remain top powertrain
Clean diesel engines will continue to be the dominant power source for heavy-duty vehicles in the United States for “decades to come because of their power and efficiency,” according to a study prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy. The report – “Advancing Technology for America’s Transportation Future” – was authored by the Natural Petroleum […]
August 11, 2012
Business
MERA, MEMA urge FTC to align auto parts guides with commercial reality
The Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association both urged the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to classify remanufactured parts more accurately. The associations submitted official comments to the FTC on the 16 CFR Part 20 Auto Parts Guidelines. In the comments, MERA and MEMA stated that classifying remanufactured parts in […]
August 11, 2012
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