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Marten Transport says 1Q earnings up 33%
Marten Transport on Tuesday, April 17, reported a 33 percent increase in net income to $5.4 million for the first quarter ended March 31 from $4.1 million for the first quarter of 2011. It was the Mondovi, Wis.-based company’s eighth consecutive year-over-year increase in quarterly profitability. Operating revenue, consisting of revenue from truckload and logistics […]
April 17, 2012
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FedEx in talks to acquire French transportation firm
FedEx Corp. and Tatex, a French express transportation company, announced on Tuesday, April 17, that both are in discussions about a potential plan for FedEx to acquire Tatex. Terms were not addressed. Founded in 1976, Tatex has more than 1,000 employees and a nationwide network that includes a central Hub near Paris, as well as […]
April 17, 2012
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HTUF members take delivery of hydraulic hybrid vehicles
Members of the Hybrid, Electric and Advanced Truck Users Forum Parcel Delivery Working Group have announced the receipt of their hydraulic hybrid package delivery evaluation vehicles from Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp., Morgan Olson and Parker Hannifin. FedEx Ground, Purolator and UPS each purchased an evaluation vehicle with assistance from Calstart through a grant from the […]
April 17, 2012
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Interstate Distributor names industry vet Rogers president/CEO
Interstate Distributor Co. announced that Marc Rogers has joined the organization as president and chief executive officer. Rogers joins Interstate from Schneider National, where he was senior vice president of the van truckload division. Rogers began his transportation career at Knight Transportation. “Our goal with Interstate is to build the best trucking company in America,” […]
April 17, 2012
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Menlo facility in Illinois awarded ISO 14001 certification
Menlo Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc., announced its Lean Supply Chain Management Center in Aurora, Ill., has been awarded ISO 14001 certification by the International Organization for Standardization. The ISO 14001 family of standards provides a framework for organizations to develop an environmental management system. The standards serve to encourage companies […]
April 17, 2012
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ATA updates American Trucking Trends
The American Trucking Associations says the release of the 2012 edition of its ATA American Trucking Trends, now available for sale through ATA Business Solutions, shows that trucking continues to be the dominant mode of freight transportation and an integral part of the U.S. economy. “Trends is the singularly most important guide to trucking facts […]
April 17, 2012
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Meritor, Meritor Wabco to present at Truck World
Meritor and Meritor Wabco will be exhibiting at Truck World, which takes place Thursday-Saturday, April 19-21, at the International Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Representatives from both companies will be speaking at the Exhibitor Presentation Theatre on Thursday, April 19, to demonstrate its trailer suspension systems and active safety systems. Mike Guay, Meritor OEM account manager, […]
April 17, 2012
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Country star John Anderson to entertain truckers at free GATS show Aug. 24
Award-winning singer John Anderson will take the stage at the Dallas Convention Center in a free concert for Great American Trucking Show attendees sponsored by the team behind Mobil Delvac heavy-duty diesel engine oil on Friday, Aug. 24. Anderson helped bring country music back to its roots in the early 1980s with hits such as […]
April 17, 2012
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Ari-Hetra offers heavy-duty alignment stands
Ari-Hetra’s portable Model ALS-18 heavy-duty alignment stands are used in conjunction with its HDML Mobile Lifting System, providing a portable solution for heavy-duty alignment that does not require a dedicated service bay. The ALS-18 stands are designed to provide ample under-vehicle access, making it easier to inspect, adjust and replace steering and suspension components during […]
April 17, 2012
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Giti Tire launches North American Website
Giti Tire has launched a new Website for truck and bus radials to educate North American audiences about the company’s position as a global truck tire manufacturer with a commitment to quality manufacturing. The site, with sections on longhaul, regional, mixed service and the GT Radial SmartWay fuel-efficient lineup, is designed to help commercial tire […]
April 17, 2012
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Edmonton Kenworth named 2011 Kenworth Dealer of The Year
Edmonton Kenworth received the 2011 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award for the United States and Canada at the annual Kenworth Dealer Meeting held recently in Columbus, Ohio. “There are many outstanding Kenworth dealers, so this award is certainly a very special achievement,” says Gary King, president of Edmonton Kenworth. “We especially thank our many […]
April 17, 2012
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Peterson announces executive promotions
Peterson Manufacturing and Peterson’s Maxi-Seal Harness Systems division announced two executive promotions within their management teams. Tom Lynch, formerly a senior quality engineer at Peterson, moves up to the position of manager-OEM accounts, responsible for motorcycle product sales and program development while leading Peterson’s sales efforts with Harley-Davidson. Lynch joined Peterson in 2008 following experience […]
April 17, 2012
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PPG’s Graniero earns highest certification for coating inspection
PPG Commercial Coatings has announced that Christopher Graniero, PPG commercial territory manager, was certified at the highest level of CIP certification as a NACE Certified Coating Inspector-Level 3 by NACE International in Houston. Since 1983, the NACE Coating Inspector Program has set the global standard for inspections in the protective coatings industry. More than 14,000 […]
April 17, 2012
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Polar’s Phoenix location certified for tank repairs
Polar Service Centers announced that its Phoenix location has received ASME “R” stamp certification to perform repairs on U.S. Department of Transportation-coded tanks and pressure vessels. The ASME R stamp is issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. Certification involves a detailed audit of a facility’s procedures and quality systems. “The […]
April 17, 2012
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Average diesel price drops 2.1 cents
For only the second time in 12 weeks, the national average price of diesel was lower than the previous week. The average price dropped 2.1 cents to $4.127 a gallon during the week ended Monday, April 16, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration. Prices are, on average, 2.2 cents higher than […]
April 16, 2012
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10,000 drivers could make $800 each for losing weight
The Healthy Trucking Association of America is offering 10,000 obese drivers the opportunity to go on a free doctor-supervised weight loss program and be paid for their participation. Drivers that stay on the program can earn more than $800. “We want to prove our slogan that ‘Healthy Trucking Pays,’ ” says Bill Gordon, HTAA executive […]
April 16, 2012
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Dayton Freight joins Amber Alert Highway Network
Dayton Freight Lines Inc. has joined the Amber Alert Highway Network, an initiative of Qualcomm and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Using location-based mobile technology, AAHN will disseminate Amber Alerts to all Dayton Freight trucks within a specified geographical area. With a fleet of more than 1,100 trucks traveling throughout 11 Midwest […]
April 16, 2012
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Survey: Young passengers least likely to speak up about distracted driving
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration unveiled survey analysis that reveals young people are the least likely passengers to say something to their driver if he or she were texting or talking on a cell phone. “Distracted driving is an epidemic on our roadways, and these new findings show that our youngest drivers are particularly […]
April 16, 2012
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