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Lack of infrastructure funding could be costly to cities, report finds
A new report released by the U.S. Conference of Mayors shows that while the nation’s cities and their metro areas continue to make steady progress toward economic recovery, failure to dramatically increase investment in infrastructure, particularly transportation infrastructure, could cause increasing costs to families, commuters and businesses. The report forecasts that by the end of […]
July 20, 2012
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Imports drive Tacoma port container volume gains in June
Container volumes through the Port of Tacoma improved 1.3 percent year to date in June, driven largely by rising import volumes, the port said. Import container traffic increased 13.4 percent year to date, with exports improving 2 percent. Overall, 87,610 full international 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) moved through Tacoma last month.
July 20, 2012
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Heartland reports lower 2Q profit
Heartland Express Inc. on Thursday, July 19, announced that operating revenues for the second quarter ended June 30 increased 1.8 percent to $139.7 million from $137.2 million in the second quarter of 2011. Operating revenues for the six-month period increased 3.6 percent to $274.5 million from $264.9 million in the 2011 period, the North Liberty, […]
July 20, 2012
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Eaton working on home NG refueling station
Eaton Corp. on Friday, July 20, announced it will develop an affordable home refueling station for natural gas vehicles, utilizing existing natural gas sources in the home and compressor technology to deliver the alternative fuel source safely and efficiently to vehicles. The effort is funded in part by a $3.4 million grant from the Department […]
July 20, 2012
Business
NTEA members to get sneak peek at next year’s work truck offerings
NTEA members will have the opportunity to gain an early preview of next year’s truck and chassis product offerings from 11 chassis manufacturers at the NTEA’s New Model Truck Product Conference, scheduled Sept. 11-13 at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn (Dearborn, Mich.). Attendees will see new model chassis, learn key information on specifications and design and […]
July 20, 2012
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Gold Eagle acquires 303 Products
Gold Eagle Co. announced it has acquired 303 Products Inc., maker of the 303 brand of protectants, cleaners and associated products. Based in Palo Cedro, Calif., 303 Products Inc. manufacturers products offering UV screening and protective treatments, finishes and specialized cleaners for rubber, vinyl, plastics, textiles and finished leathers. Terms were not announced. “This is […]
July 20, 2012
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Altorfer Cat joins HDA Truck Pride network
HDA Truck Pride announced the addition of Altorfer Cat to its network. Altorfer Cat has three locations servicing the commercial vehicle industry: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Springfield and East Peoria, Ill. The company services a diverse market from construction and agriculture to trucking and power generation. Altorfer Cat has been in business for 55 years […]
July 20, 2012
Business
Peterbilt expands suspension options for Model 382
Peterbilt Motors Co. announced the expanded availability of its proprietary Air Leaf, Low Air Leaf and Air Trac drive axle suspensions to the Model 382. The suspensions are designed to provide a smooth, controlled ride and facilitate excellent braking and handling features. “The 382 has established a reputation for outstanding quality, reliability and exceptional serviceability […]
July 20, 2012
Business
S&S Truck Parts opens Southwest parts distribution center in Texas
S&S Truck Parts has opened a Southwest parts distribution center in Irving, Texas. The new 43,000-square-foot facility will help improve delivery time and reduce inventory and transportation costs for the company’s Southwestern customers, says Angela Holdway, director of sales. “We have the full line of NewStar parts and components in stock, and we are ready […]
July 20, 2012
Business
Atro Engineered publishes new product catalog
Atro Engineered Systems has published a new product catalog with nearly 800 part numbers that adds 161 part numbers since the publication of its previous catalog. Included in the catalog is a reference guide explaining Atro’s part numbering system. With the expansion of the torque rod line, a chart has been added to assist customers […]
July 20, 2012
Business
Jost International expands distribution network
Jost International announced that it has expanded its distribution in Canada through an arrangement with Trans Canada Sales. TCSA will represent Jost throughout Canada increasing customer support at fleets and dealers and strengthening the distribution network for Jost products. “TCSA has been chosen by Jost as our Canadian representative because they have experience in heavy-duty […]
July 20, 2012
Business
Safety-Kleen completes new oil blending facility
Safety-Kleen Systems announced that it has begun blending a variety of engine oils at its new blend facility in East Chicago, Ind., which was completed in late June. The company says the facility, which began construction in 2011, will allow it to blend more of its own finished oil products in-house. “This new facility gives […]
July 20, 2012
Business
Rand McNally enhances TND 760, creates new web portal
Rand McNally added new enhancements to the TND 760 Fleet Edition, its single-box EOBR-compliant system, and created a new web portal for all of its mobile communications products. The announcement comes one year after launching the original TND 760. New features include a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR); the inclusion of the “Oil Field Exception” […]
July 19, 2012
Business
Rand McNally designes smaller, less costly TruckPC
Rand McNally announced a new hardware design and upgrades for its top-end mobile communication fleet management system, TruckPC. The new system, the TPC 7600, has a mounted box that measures one-third the size of the prior generation device and packs the same computing power and Windows 7 operating system. The reduced size with a high-sensitivity in-cab […]
July 19, 2012
Business
PSP records system reviewed, updates proposed
The U.S. Department of Transportation has proposed to update and reissue a System of Records Notice titled “Department of Transportation / Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration – 007 Pre-Employment Screening Program.” The updated system of records consists of information that is created and used by the program to provide commercial drivers and persons conducting pre-employment […]
July 19, 2012
Business
USA Truck incurs $3.5M 2Q net loss
USA Truck Inc. on Thursday, July 19, announced base revenue of $103.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, a decrease of 4.6 percent from $108.5 million for the same quarter of 2011. The company incurred a net loss of $3.5 million compared to net income of $0.6 million. Base revenue decreased 3.3 percent to […]
July 19, 2012
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Vitran posts $4.2M 2Q net loss
Vitran Corp. on Thursday, July 19, reported a 2.0 percent increase in revenue to $213.1 million for the second quarter ended June 30 compared to $208.9 million for second quarter of 2011, while consolidated revenue increased 3.3 percent. The Toronto-based company recorded a net loss of $4.2 million compared to a net loss of $2.3 […]
July 19, 2012
Business
Swift sees 2.6% increase in 2Q revenues
Swift Transportation on Thursday, July 19, reported earnings of $0.27 per share for the second quarter of 2012, while revenues rose 2.6 percent year-over-year to $872.6 million. “Our average operational truck count grew sequentially by 0.6 percent to 14,627 during the second quarter of 2012 compared to 14,546 during the first quarter of 2012,” the […]
July 19, 2012
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