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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
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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
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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
Business
Republic Diesel opens new Louisville location
Republic Diesel Inc. has opened a new parts distribution facility in Louisville, Ky., at 4670 Jennings Lane. The new location combines the parts operations from the Republic Diesel and A-C Brake locations on East College Street to facilitate the expansion of Republic’s driveline, engine rebuild and machine shop divisions. Republic Diesel now has locations in […]
June 6, 2012
Business
Professional Transportation Partners recognizes Baldwin
Baldwin Filters was named the 2011 Filter Supplier of the Year by Professional Transportation Partners. This is the second consecutive year Baldwin has received the honor. The award was announced at PTP’s annual Shop Network Meeting in Fort Worth, Texas. PTP, a large truckstop shop organization with 60 member locations across America, has been affiliated […]
June 6, 2012
Business
Holland honored by Eastman Chemical
Eastman Chemical Co. has awarded Holland its 2011 Supplier Excellence Award, an element of its Eastman Supplier Excellence Program. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Holland has received this award. In order to determine award recipients, Eastman evaluates its transportation service providers along a number of criteria, including but not limited to ontime percentages, […]
June 6, 2012
Business
Old Dominion names Parr VP/legal affairs, general counsel, secretary
Old Dominion Freight Line has promoted Ross Parr, a 13-year legal veteran, to serve as its vice president – legal affairs, general counsel and secretary. Parr, who joined Old Dominion in August 2011, succeeds former general counsel Joel McCarty and will oversee all legal matters for Old Dominion. “As our company continues to expand its […]
June 6, 2012
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