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Port of NY/NJ container terminal being prepped for larger vessels
Global Container Terminals Inc., a North American marine terminal operator with facilities on both coasts, unveiled final plans on Wednesday, May 9, for a multimillion-dollar expansion project to develop a 70-acre technologically advanced container terminal on the waterfront in Bayonne, N.J. The company says the expanded facility, scheduled to open in 2014, will improve the […]
May 9, 2012
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Plug-in power available at Broadway Flying J in Williams, Iowa
Plug-in power now is available at the Broadway Flying J Travel Plaza in Williams, Iowa, on Interstate 35 at Exit 144, between Des Moines and the Minnesota state line. By plugging trucks into a power pedestal, drivers can operate heating, air conditioning and cab appliances without having to leave the truck idling during their mandatory […]
May 9, 2012
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Continental’s HSL2 line gets Eco Plus compounding
Continental Tire the Americas announced that it has added Eco Plus compounding – which the company describes as the “hallmark” of its low-rolling-resistance medium radial truck tires – to its entire portfolio of HSL2 highway steer tire products. The previous generation HSL2 will be phased out, with all sizes changed to HSL2 Eco Plus by […]
May 9, 2012
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Rihm Kenworth opens fourth location
Expanding its reach west across Minnesota, Rihm Kenworth, one of Kenworth’s oldest continually-operating family-owned truck dealers, has opened its fourth location, a 16,000-square-foot full-service dealership in Sauk Centre. The full-service facility is located at 805 Shamrock Lane on almost 9 acres near the intersection of U.S. Interstate 94 and U.S. Highway 71, just off of […]
May 9, 2012
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Bosselman Boss Shops open 36th shop in Ft. Myers, Fla.
Bosselman Boss Truck Shops Inc. announced its newest location in Ft. Myers, Fla., at I-75 Exit 139. This Boss Shop will be located adjacent to the Pilot Travel Plaza and will be a Uni-Maxx Truck Care network location. Its address is 6054 Plaza Drive, and the phone number is 239-337-0052. The shop’s general manager is […]
May 9, 2012
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State texting bans – what’s the holdup?
I’ve watched with great interest over the past few years as state governments have passed legislation to ban motorists from texting while driving. As more states declared it illegal, I began to wonder when other states, including my home state of Alabama, would enact similar – and obviously necessary – legislation. On Wednesday, May 9, […]
May 9, 2012
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Survey: transportation CFOs bullish about growth
GE Capital recently concluded a survey of approximately 500 CFOs of mid-market companies in seven distinct industries across the U.S. Transportation was one of the industries, and CFOs were asked about their current views on the U.S. and global economies, commercial credit and lending conditions, business and energy costs and other operational issues. Transportation industry […]
May 9, 2012
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Atlas Van Lines develops moving inventory app
Atlas Van Lines, one of the nation’s largest moving companies, announced the launch of a moving industry-focused inventory app. The app was created to ease the moving process for Atlas customers. AtlasNet Inventory is available to Atlas Professional Van Operators (PVOs), or drivers, to provide them with a modern inventory process to better suit the […]
May 9, 2012
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FMCSA posts 2012-2016 Strategic Plan
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Wednesday, May 9, published on its Website the final version of its “2012-2016 Strategic Plan: Preventing Crashes … Saving Lives,” a document the agency says presents a new comprehensive direction to focus its efforts on outreach, oversight and enforcement resources directed at the entire CMV transportation lifecycle. FMCSA […]
May 9, 2012
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Raising the next generation of drivers
The driver shortage is a common topic in the rate negotiations between carriers and shippers. Fleet executives say they cannot attract and retain quality drivers to provide a service without increasing pay. Inherently, shippers know this is true, but may wonder why no one is really trying to solve the problem. Carriers using their current […]
May 8, 2012
Business
Alabama bans texting while driving
Alabama on Tuesday, May 8, became the 38th state to prohibit texting behind the wheel by all drivers. The new law signed by Gov. Robert Bentley takes effect on Aug. 1, and violators will be fined $25 for a first offense, $50 for a second offense and $75 for a third or subsequent offense. “With […]
May 8, 2012
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Ryder expands food packaging capability
Ryder System Inc. announced it has expanded its food packaging and distribution capability by investing in significant enhancements to its 327,000-square-foot food packaging and distribution center in Beaver Dam, Wis. Strategically located in the heart of the Midwest’s agricultural region, the Beaver Dam Logistics Center serves food manufacturers with distribution, packaging and production capabilities for […]
May 8, 2012
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Old Dominion opens new service center in Benson, Minn.
Old Dominion Freight Line has opened a new service center in Benson, Minn. Located at 975 Pacific between Interstates 29 and 94, the eight-door service center’s coverage area includes nine Minnesota cities (Benson, Alexandria, Willmar, Marshall, Morris, Granite Falls, Redwood Falls, Litchfield and St. Joseph) and two in South Dakota (Aberdeen and Milbank). The facility, […]
May 8, 2012
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Regal Logistics selects Hyundai Translead container chassis
Third-party logistics provider Regal Logistics announced that it is using its newly purchased chassis pool to meet the growing demand for right-off/right-on container service at Pacific Northwest piers, including the Ports of Tacoma and Seattle. According to Regal, steamship lines are eliminating chassis provision at ports to cut costs, which is affecting operations on the […]
May 8, 2012
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Sarasota’s Direct Towing wins Hino 258ALP
Hino Trucks teamed up with Miller Industries to provide a tow operator a chance to win a fully loaded 2012 Hino model 258ALP with a Century 12 Series LCG Carrier. The truck is part of a giveaway that benefits The Professional Wreckers of Florida Education and Legislation Programs. This year’s winner was Joe Spina, owner […]
May 8, 2012
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Mitchell 1 expands support to state technician skills competitions
Mitchell 1 announced plans to extend support to additional individual state SuperTech skills competitions by supplying test questions and temporary access to Tractor-Trailer.net that will measure a technician’s ability to use computer-based manuals to diagnose and fix trucks and trailers. This year, Mitchell 1 programs will be utilized in competitions being held in Tennessee, California, […]
May 8, 2012
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BatRF by Stemco adds removable hoses to AirBat TPMS
BatRF by Stemco, a provider of commercial vehicle tire pressure monitoring systems, has enhanced its AirBat Heavy Duty Tire Pressure Monitoring System with removable hoses that connect the sensor body to the valve stems. The company says the new design is more rugged and simplifies the servicing of tires; convenient fill ports on the hose […]
May 8, 2012
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Xata Turnpike certified for 8 more tablets, smartphones
Xata announced on Tuesday, May 8, at CTIA Wireless Association conference in New Orleans that it has added eight new technologically advanced tablets and smartphones certified to work with the Xata Turnpike fleet management solution. The eight new devices include the Acer Iconia a500 tablet, ZTE Optik tablet, Huawei MediaPad 7 tablet, Samsung Galaxy Note […]
May 8, 2012
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