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Paragon upgrades routing, scheduling solutions
Paragon Software Systems, a software company focused on vehicle routing and scheduling, announced an upgrade of its routing and scheduling optimization software. Paragon Version 5.6 includes more than 50 enhancements and functionality improvements to help fleets cut operating costs, improve asset utilization and enhance customer service, the company says. “Paragon’s software development team has responded […]
July 25, 2012
Business
ASA offers miniature refrigerator
ASA’s Advent REF12V 12-volt miniature refrigerator and warmer can be transported using a shoulder strap and is powered by an adapter cable that plugs into a DC power outlet. The REF12V features thermoelectric cooling and heating capabilities with a maximum cooling temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit and warming temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit. An LED […]
July 25, 2012
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The new Volvo VNL’s features and trim levels are available to examine interactively. Volvo Trucks has developed a new state-of-the-art online configurator exclusively for VNL models. The configurator provides detailed information on the features and benefits of each trim level and cab option, as well as a 360-degree view of the truck inside and out.
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Business
Manhattan Associates appoints new CEO
The board of directors of Manhattan Associates announced that Eddie Capel will succeed Pete Sinisgalli as Manhattan’s chief executive officer effective Jan. 1, 2013. Sinisgalli will continue to serve on the board. Manhattan is a provider of supply chain optimization systems for shippers and carriers. Capel joined the company in June 2000 and was appointed to […]
July 25, 2012
Business
Utility Trailer launches new online newsletter
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company is launching a new online newsletter called Utilitopics.com, Utility’s online newsletter. Utilitopics.com is the online version of the company’s current printed newsletter. Published several times a year, Utilitopics is a resource for obtaining new product information, the latest company news, dealer news, and stories profiling Utility’s customers. “By adding an online […]
July 25, 2012
Business
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July 24, 2012
Business
Sending drivers to the cloud
Fleets with independent contractors (ICs) depend on their drivers to run successful businesses, but many drivers lack the skills and training necessary. This is where companies must tread carefully. A fine line exists between the benefits and services they can offer to employees versus contractors. In the past few years, a number of carriers have […]
July 24, 2012
Business
FMCSA distorted data to justify hours rule, ATA argues
In a brief filed Tuesday, July 24, with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, the American Trucking Associations argued that the latest changes to the hours-of-service rules add tremendous cost to the economy and undue burden onto drivers while providing minimal possible safety benefits. “From the outset of FMCSA’s review […]
July 24, 2012
Business
NHTSA holds hearing on stability technology mandate
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems on Tuesday, July 24, endorsed the choice of full-stability technology by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the agency’s recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would require stability technology for commercial vehicles. Fred Andersky, Bendix director of government and industry affairs, presented comments on the company’s behalf at NHTSA’s public […]
July 24, 2012
Business
UPS 2Q revenue, profit both up slightly
UPS on Tuesday, July 24, announced second-quarter 2012 net income of $1.116 billion on revenue of $13.349 billion compared to net income of $1.092 billion on revenue of $13.191 billion for the same period a year ago. U.S. Domestic operating profit expanded $122 million or 12 percent over the prior-year period. “Increasing uncertainty in the […]
July 24, 2012
Business
Frozen Food Express swings to 2Q profit
Frozen Food Express Industries on Tuesday, July 24, announced income from operations for the quarter ended June 30 was $1.6 million compared to a loss of $3.8 million in the same period of 2011. Net income was $1.1 million compared to a loss of $3.3 million. Total operating revenue decreased 5.6 percent to $95.7 million, […]
July 24, 2012
Business
Ryder posts higher 2Q earnings
Ryder System Inc. on Tuesday, July 24, reported earnings from continuing operations for the 2012 second quarter were $46.8 million, up 14 percent from $40.9 million in the year-earlier period. Excluding a restructuring charge, tax law changes and acquisition-related transaction costs, comparable earnings from continuing operations were $51.3 million, up 7 percent from $47.8 million. […]
July 24, 2012
Business
C.H. Robinson says 2Q profit up 3.2%
C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. on Tuesday, July 24, reported net income for the second quarter ended June 30 increased 3.2 percent to $114.6 million from $111 million during the same period a year ago. Revenue climbed 9.2 percent to $2.96 billion compared with $2.71 billion. “From July 1 through July 23, 2012, our North American […]
July 24, 2012
Business
Knight selects Electronic Funds Source as payments provider
Electronic Funds Source, a provider of customized payment solutions, announced its partnership with Knight Transportation, which recently implemented EFS to provide the company with a comprehensive payments platform solution. “Knight partnered with EFS because of their innovative, customized approach to technology and their solid vision of future solutions for our industry,” says Dave Jackson, president […]
July 24, 2012
Business
Fontaine adds 3 low-deck-height models to Infinity family
Fontaine Trailer has added three low-deck-height models to its Infinity product family: a 48-foot spread axle, a 53-foot rear-axle slide and a 53-foot rear-axle slide with twist locks to accommodate shipping containers. All feature a 36-inch loaded deck height and the company’s proprietary RASR siderail. The Infinity line is constructed with fabricated steel mainbeams and […]
July 24, 2012
Business
PPG offers new basecoat
PPG Commercial Coatings’ Delfleet Essential Basecoat is a 3.5 VOC basecoat designed to complement the Delfleet product line and increase its capabilities. The basecoat is intended for value-conscious fleet refinishers, OEMs and collision centers aiming for greater productivity, more efficiency and ease of use, and is recommended for overall color repair, refurbishing and when striping […]
July 24, 2012
Business
Meritor receives four quality awards from Paccar
Meritor Inc. announced that four of its manufacturing facilities were bestowed the 2011 Quality Achievement Award from Paccar Inc. for high standards established for supplier parts and component quality. It recognizes suppliers that have achieved a defect rate of 50 parts per million (PPM) or less during 2011. The Meritor facilities to achieve Paccar’s “50 […]
July 24, 2012
Business
Hunter recognized by Sears Holdings
Hunter Engineering Co. has been recognized as a 2011 Partner in Transformation and has received the CEO Award for Innovation from Sears Holdings Corp. for making a significant contribution to the growth of Sears Auto Center business by providing new technologies to better serve Sears customers. Sears Holdings granted the awards to an elite group […]
July 24, 2012
Business
Mack Trucks to appear on ‘America’s Lost Treasures’
Mack Trucks will appear this week on National Geographic Channel’s new series “America’s Lost Treasures.” The episode, featuring a fully restored 1963 Mack B-813 model, airs Wednesday, July 25, from 9 to 10 p.m. ET. During production, host Curt Doussett and the truck’s owner visited the Mack Trucks Historical Museum at the Mack Customer Center […]
July 24, 2012
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