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Nano Diamond Lubricant may be a trucker’s best friend
Nano Diamond Lubricant is an oil additive formulated primarily for heat reduction, decreasing the need for scheduled oil changes and maintenance while curtailing wear and tear on engine parts, increasing torque/power, reducing emissions and increasing fuel mileage efficiencies. Nano’s chemists infused billions of 4- to 6-nanometer-sized diamond-dust ball bearings into a wide range of oils, […]
June 8, 2012
Business
Nothing to see here?
I spent last week with the folks at Freightliner for the launch of their Cascadia Evolution tractor and late in the week I was at Volvo in North Carolina for an extended VN test drive. Today I’ve been in Columbus, IN, at Cummins Global Headquarters where I spent the morning test-driving a new ISX15 diesel […]
June 8, 2012
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Saia chooses Microsoft Dynamics CRM software
Saia, Inc. announced it has chosen Microsoft Dynamics Customer Relationship Management (CRM) 2011 software to enhance its sales and marketing efforts. Saia says is one of the first less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers to utilize this product. The software was selected due to its robust capabilities and ease of integration and interface with other Microsoft products. Consulting […]
June 8, 2012
Business
It’s those revisions that get you
Perhaps you heard the news today: First-time claims for unemployment insurance fell by 12,000 for the week ended June 2 compared to the week before. Finally some good employment news after last week’s report of weak job creation in May. Yeah…not so much. If you just read the headline or heard the sound bite, you […]
June 7, 2012
Business
Navistar realigns management, working with EPA on EGR-only engines
Navistar International Corp. on Thursday, June 7, announced a management realignment, released its second-quarter financial results and acknowledged that discussions with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its exhaust gas recirculation-only emissions engine certification are ongoing. The Lisle, Ill.-based company reported a loss of $172 million for the second quarter ended April 30. After pre-tax […]
June 7, 2012
Business
Shell, TA agreement to provide LNG option for fleets
Shell on Thursday, June 7, announced that the company and its affiliates have signed a memorandum of understanding with TravelCenters of America to sell liquefied natural gas to heavy-duty road transport customers in the United States through TA’s existing nationwide network of full-service fueling centers. Pending final agreements, the proposed plans include constructing more than […]
June 7, 2012
Business
CVSA Roadcheck targets hours violations, brake systems, frac haulers
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and its members across the United States, Canada and Mexico on Tuesday-Thursday, June 5-7, enforced compliance with commercial vehicle safety regulations and removed high-risk carriers from the roads. This year, Roadcheck placed specific attention on two areas: enforcing compliance with hours-of-service regulations and educating drivers and fleets about preventing driver […]
June 7, 2012
Business
TIA, Michelin release ‘CSA Tire Inspection’ training video
In recognition of Tire Safety Week, the Tire Industry Association and Michelin North America have partnered on another free training video for the tire and transportation industries. “CSA Tire Inspection” covers the guidelines for inspecting truck tires under the new Compliance, Safety, Accountability program administered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. “We are proud […]
June 7, 2012
Business
DOT releases ‘Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving’
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Thursday, June 7, released its “Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving” the department said offers a strategy to address the use of handheld cell phones behind the wheel. DOT said the plan outlines steps stakeholders across the country – from lawmakers and safety organizations to families and younger drivers – […]
June 7, 2012
Business
Celadon acquires select Hiner Transport assets
Celadon Trucking Services on Thursday, June 7, announced that it has agreed to purchase a portion of the operating equipment of Hiner Transport, based in Huntington, Ind. The terms and conditions of the transaction were not disclosed. “As with previous acquisitions, the Hiner deal provides quality customer gains, incremental density in key traffic lanes and […]
June 7, 2012
Business
UTi Worldwide posts higher 1Q attributable earnings
UTi Worldwide Inc. on Thursday, June 7, reported revenues for its fiscal 2013 first quarter ended April 30 were $1,148.3 million, a decrease of 4.2 percent from $1,198.7 million. Net revenues (revenues minus purchased transportation costs) were $405.8 million, a decrease of 1.2 percent from $410.6 million. Net income attributable to UTi Worldwide Inc. was […]
June 7, 2012
Business
Rand McNally boosts IntelliRoute TND with Wi-Fi
Rand McNally on Thursday, June 7, introduced a 7-inch truck GPS device with two new features: Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing for real-time weather information and display; and new hardware with ruggedized casing, video input and a brighter screen. The new IntelliRoute TND 720 joins Rand McNally’s line of GPS devices for professional drivers. With Wi-Fi connectivity, […]
June 7, 2012
Business
Bruckner Truck Sales acquires Colorado Mack
Bruckner Truck Sales, based in Amarillo, Texas, expanded its number of service centers by adding Denver to its network. Bruckner’s now has a total of 18 locations serving five states: Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas and Colorado. “We are pleased with our expansion to Colorado,” says Brian Bruckner, president of Bruckner Truck Sales. “Our team […]
June 7, 2012
Business
Federal-Mogul touts Abex RSD brake block
Abex’s commercial-vehicle drum brake block, manufactured by Federal-Mogul, is designed to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 reduced stopping distance requirements. The drum brake block line includes three application-specific formulations engineered to enhance overall performance: RN, a premium organic 20,000-pound axle rating with a copper-free formulation; RSM, a premium semi-metallic 29,000-pound axle rating for […]
June 7, 2012
Business
Bosch adds medium-duty brake pads to QuietCast line
Bosch has expanded its QuietCast brake product line with 24 QuietCast Medium Duty Premium Disc Brake Pads, all designed for added stopping power, increased pad life, quieter stops, low dust and enhanced pedal feel. The friction material is application-specific based on vehicle weight, duty cycles, caliper bracketry and rotor diameter and thickness. The packaging for […]
June 7, 2012
Business
Ingersoll Rand offers battery rebate
Ingersoll Rand is offering a battery rebate on its new W7150 ½-inch 20V High-Torque Impactool through its vehicle service tools and equipment business. For a limited time, Ingersoll Rand will include a free additional 20V lithium-ion battery with qualifying purchases to help technicians perform extended service work. The rebate offer is valid on Ingersoll Rand […]
June 7, 2012
Business
1Q used commercial registrations down, Polk reports
Used commercial vehicle registrations (GVW 3-8) in the United States declined 26.7 percent to 164,024 units during the first quarter of 2012 as compared with the same timeframe in 2011, according to a Polk report released Wednesday, June 6. “While used vehicle registrations remain strong, the long-awaited decline in used commercial vehicle registrations as seen […]
June 6, 2012
Business
Idle Free Systems expands
Idle Free Systems announced that it has doubled its manufacturing space to significantly increase the number of systems it produces and ships daily. Robert Hopton, chief executive officer, says the company has been experiencing dramatic growth, with year-over-year sales from 2010 to 2011 up 100 percent. “With the ongoing expansion of our national dealer network, […]
June 6, 2012
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