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GAO: FMCSA should expand carrier review process
A report by the Government Accountability Office recommends that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration expand new applicant reviews to better identify “chameleon” carriers that avoid identification by registering under a different identity. FMCSA generally agreed with the recommendations, which include expanding its current screening program using a data-driven approach and providing guidance to improve […]
April 3, 2012
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Schneider facility in Dallas struck by tornado
A Schneider National operating center south of Dallas was hit Tuesday, April 3, as tornadoes crossed through the region. Video showed trucks being thrown into the air and tossed around by the storms, with trailers left scattered and torn apart. There have been no reports of death or serious injury caused by the storms, however. […]
April 3, 2012
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West Virginia bans texting, handheld cell phone use while driving
West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin on Tuesday, April 3, signed a bill making the state the 36th to ban texting while driving. Beginning July 1, law enforcement officers will conduct primary enforcement of this law, meaning they can ticket a driver for texting while driving without any other traffic offense taking place. The new […]
April 3, 2012
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Melton Logistics becomes Conexus
Melton Logistics, a third-party logistics company, announced that it has been renamed Conexus LLC. The Tulsa, Okla.-based company, which was launched in 2003, will continue to operate at its current site under the same leadership.
April 3, 2012
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Epes Transport now offers Northeast premium pay
Epes Transport System announced a new Northeast premium pay enhancement that allows drivers to earn an additional 7 cents per loaded mile for every load delivering to Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. “We understand the added pressure of driving in some of […]
April 3, 2012
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Interstate Distributor teams with Rail Logistics-Cold Train
Rail Logistics-Cold Train and Interstate Distributor Co. have announced a new partnership in which Cold Train will utilize a dedicated fleet of trucks from Interstate Distributor for short-haul drayage service to and from the Port of Quincy Intermodal Terminal in Washington State. “Interstate is very excited to provide dedicated local and regional trucking services for […]
April 3, 2012
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NRS reports full compliance with cargo security program
National Retail Systems Inc., a provider of logistics services to U.S. retailers, pharmaceutical companies and consumer goods manufacturers, announced that the company has received certification from the Transported Asset Protection for full compliance with TAPA’s new Trucking Security Requirements (TSR 2012) program. The SGS Group, a global provider of inspection, verification, testing and certification services, […]
April 3, 2012
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LinkAmerica names Rhodes VP/IT
LinkAmerica Corp., a regional asset-based transportation and logistics services provider, announced the appointment of Chris Rhodes as vice president of information technology. Rhodes brings to LinkAmerica more than 20 years of IT experience that includes CEVA Logistics and Greatwide Logistics. He will be responsible for infrastructure, technology support and the transformation of the application technologies […]
April 3, 2012
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Con-way Truckload implements Transflo Express
Pegasus TransTech – a provider of truckstop scanning, in-cab scanning, smartphone scanning and other document management services – announced that Con-way Truckload has implemented Transflo Express truckstop scanning and Express Indexing to provide quicker electronic delivery of trucking documents from the road; Express Indexing automates accurate document processing in the office. Con-way Truckload is a […]
April 3, 2012
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New Great Dane reefer plant opens in Statesboro, Ga.
Little more than a year after breaking ground on its new refrigerated trailer manufacturing plant in Statesboro, Ga., Great Dane opened the facility for production on Tuesday, April 3, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The manufacturing site hosted dignitaries from the state and local community, area business leaders, company executives and media representatives prior to the […]
April 3, 2012
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CVSN/AAIA to sponsor heavy-duty webcast for distributors
Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network and the Heavy Duty Distribution Association segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association will jointly sponsor an educational webcast for independent parts distributors and their customers. The invitation-only one-hour webcast on Tuesday, April 17, at 11 a.m. ET will feature a presentation by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on its […]
April 3, 2012
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Mitsubishi Fuso to offer low APR financing on Canter FE trucks
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America has announced its Spring into Savings sales event, featuring great deals plus 1.69 percent APR financing for 36 months on all new 2012-2013 Canter FE Series medium-duty commercial trucks sold in the U.S. The program also includes 1.69 percent APR financing for 36 months on new 2008-2010 model-year FUSO FE […]
April 3, 2012
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Sloan redesigns heavy-duty pogo stick
Sloan Transportation Products’ redesigned 45-inch heavy-duty pogo stick for over-the-road use is available with either a chrome or zinc-plated dichromate-steel support arm. The pogo stick has a larger base and a thicker-gauge heavy-duty spring to facilitate a longer lifecycle than the previous design; a 3.75-inch diameter housing helps eliminate spring binding and provide increased resistance […]
April 3, 2012
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Parker Chelsea debuts 590 Series power take-off unit
Parker Chelsea’s 590 Series coaxial-designed rear-mount power take-off unit, designed for the Allison TC10 transmission, has a compact housing to help resolve clearance issues. High-capacity bearings and gear designs provide torque ratings up to 660 lbs.-ft. or 900 Nm, while the clutch-pack design allows for easier engagement with no gear clashing. Four direct-mount pump flange […]
April 3, 2012
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Peerless Electronics launches eCommerce initiative
Peerless Electronics Inc. has launched its new online eCommerce Vertical Market Initiative designed for customers to save time, view at-a-glance status and find it easier to shop online from product catalogs tailored to their specific industry from the company’s inventory of electro-mechanical and interconnect components. Each online product includes specs, technical descriptions, manufacturer hyperlinks, photos […]
April 3, 2012
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Schows opens new location
Schows announced a new facility, Schows Truck Center, featuring NationaLease, CIMC and used truck sales, in Salt Lake City. The business will operate as NationaLease of Utah. Groundbreaking took place on March 20, and the facility is expected to be completed this fall. The new 18,000-square-foot building will replace the company’s existing location in Salt […]
April 3, 2012
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Greg Smith Equipment Sales touts tool truck
Greg Smith Equipment Sales announces the arrival of its first “Showroom on Wheels” tool truck that will be making rounds throughout the Atlanta metropolitan market for free product demonstrations on the company’s Atlas alignment machines, wheel balancers, tires changers and Jonnesway hand tools. The company invites anyone who doesn’t get a chance to see its […]
April 3, 2012
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Diesel prices drop for first time in 10 weeks
After nine straight increases in the national average retail diesel price, the price dipped one-half cent to $4.142 a gallon during the week ended April 2, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration. That’s the same price diesel was during the week ended March 19. Prices are 16.6 cents higher than the […]
April 2, 2012
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