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Peterbilt launches Model 579 production
Peterbilt on Wednesday, July 11, announced that it now is producing its new Model 579 that features aerodynamic styling optimized for superior fuel efficiency and an interior that addresses operator comfort and productivity. The first 579 production vehicles are being built for Peterbilt and PacLease dealers. “This is truly a historic occasion for our Peterbilt […]
July 11, 2012
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Online presentation helps truckers recognize, manage fatigue
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is now offering a free online presentation for truckers describing the signs, causes and effects of driver fatigue and some strategies to manage it. “SAFE-T: Sleep, Alertness and Fatigue Education for Truckers” is available at www.aasmnet.org/safet. The presentation also is on YouTube to share or embed. The 23-minute narrated […]
July 11, 2012
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Study: Zero-emissions trucks feasible for California
A study says that zero-emissions trucks such as hybrid-electric trucks receiving power along major roadways – similar to light-rail trains and buses in some cities – could be in demonstration in the next few years and eventually be part of a zero-emissions corridor along the busy Interstate 710 Freeway leaving Los Angeles ports. CalStart, an […]
July 11, 2012
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Pickens to keynote ATA’s Natural Gas in Trucking Summit
The American Trucking Associations announced that energy executive T. Boone Pickens will be a keynote speaker at ATA’s Natural Gas in Trucking Summit. Pickens’ remarks will be made during a session titled “The Transformation of America’s Energy Future” during the Nov. 28-30 event. Pickens is chairman and chief executive officer of BP Capital, which operates […]
July 11, 2012
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Vocational Energy builds Veolia-owned CNG fueling station
Vocational Energy announced the completion of a Veolia-owned compressed natural gas fueling station in Waunakee, Wis. Vocational Energy, headquartered in Fontana, Cal., has been crisscrossing the country over the past three years, designing and constructing turnkey CNG fueling stations for customers looking to augment their current fueling strategies with clean-burning domestic CNG. “We’ve had a […]
July 11, 2012
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Mesilla Valley retrofits fleet with TrailerTail technology
ATDynamics, a supplier of tractor-trailer rear-drag aerodynamics technologies, and Mesilla Valley Transportation jointly announced that MVT has completed the retrofit of its entire fleet of 4,000 tractor-trailers with TrailerTail aerodynamic technology manufactured by ATDynamics. MVT has operated the TrailerTails in its fleet of 4,000 trailers for more than one year. Retrofitting took place at the rate […]
July 11, 2012
Business
GATR named Volvo Trucks’ 2011 U.S. Dealer of the Year
Volvo Trucks recently named GATR of Sauk Rapids, Minn., as its 2011 U.S. Dealer of the Year. The annual award honors the dealership’s organization and employees for overall accomplishment and performance. Selection criteria for the award includes outstanding performance in new truck and parts sales, growth in market share, penetration of Volvo engines, customer satisfaction […]
July 11, 2012
Business
Put a Bulldog on your iPad
Mack Trucks announced the launch of an iPad and iPhone app for its Bulldog Magazine. Available through the Apple iTunes Store, the app – which can be downloaded for free by all iPad and iPhone users – provides access to both current and past issues of the magazine, a 45,000-circulation quarterly publication published by Mack. […]
July 11, 2012
Business
Roush CleanTech names Bates director, strategic accounts
Roush CleanTech, a provider of propane autogas vehicle technology, announced the appointment of Eric Bates as director of strategic accounts, responsible for increasing the number of Roush CleanTech trucks and vans in Fortune 500 fleets fueled by domestic propane autogas. “Eric brings years of propane autogas industry expertise to the table, and we are delighted […]
July 11, 2012
Business
Talbert Trailer names Rothwell director, business development
Talbert Trailer has appointed Gerald Rothwell as director of business development, where he will create and expand markets for the Talbert trailer lines throughout North America. Rothwell brings more than 22 years of inside/outside sales and dealer development experience to Talbert, having most recently served in the positions of regional vice president, director of heavy […]
July 11, 2012
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Egg Farmers of Canada selects Paragon routing software
Paragon Software Systems Inc., a software company focused on vehicle routing and scheduling, announced that Egg Farmers of Canada has purchased its routing and scheduling software. EFC will use the software to improve the efficiency of its team of home-based field inspectors who audit and deliver biosecurity and animal welfare programs across 1,100 Canadian egg […]
July 11, 2012
Business
Slowing equipment investment expected to stabilize in 3Q
The recent slowdown in economic activity indicates that equipment investment continued to lose momentum in the second quarter, but forward-looking indicators suggest growth will stabilize and potentially improve in the second half of the year, according to the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation’s quarterly update to its 2012 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook […]
July 10, 2012
Business
FMCSA seeking nominees for MCSAC
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is soliciting applications and nominations for interested persons to serve on the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee. The MCSAC is composed of FMCSA stakeholders from the safety enforcement, industry, labor and safety sectors and is charged with providing advice and recommendations to the FMCSA administrator on federal motor carrier […]
July 10, 2012
Business
Old Dominion opens service center in Duluth, Minn.
Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. announced the opening of an eight-door service center that will serve as a gateway to the Great Lakes shipping area in northern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. The new Duluth service center, located on a five-acre site in Superior, Wis., will serve customers in Twin Ports and more than a dozen […]
July 10, 2012
Business
U.S. Bank acquires TransCard’s Class 7-8 fuel card network
U.S. Bank, a provider of fuel card services for Class 1-6 cars and light trucks, announced that it is entering the large commercial truck market with the acquisition of TransCard’s Class 7-8 fuel card network, including the product technology and its nationwide acceptance network. TransCard developed the platform in partnership with U.S. Xpress, which will […]
July 10, 2012
Business
Roush gets CARB approval for Ford propane retrofit system
Roush earns CARB OK for propane autogas 2010 Ford E-Series retrofits Roush CleanTech on Tuesday, July 10, announced it has received California Air Resources Board approval of its propane autogas fuel system for retrofitting 2010 model year 5.4-liter Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 cargo vans and wagons. “We are excited to offer our customers in […]
July 10, 2012
Business
J.J. Keller offers flatbed cargo securement training
J.J. Keller & Associates’ “Cargo Securement: Flatbeds” driver training program is designed to reduce the risk for cargo securement violations, accidents and liability. The program teaches drivers how to keep their flatbed loads in place and in compliance, going beyond the minimum requirements by including best practices and how-to information to further ensure proper and […]
July 10, 2012
Business
Heavy Duty Remanufacturer of the Year nominations accepted
Nominations now are being accepted for the Heavy Duty Remanufacturer of the Year, which will be presented to a remanufacturer who has demonstrated leadership and vision in the industry. A committee will make the selection from among those nominated. Nominations may be directed to the attention of Bill Gager, president of the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers […]
July 10, 2012
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