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Meritor WABCO develops new air system products
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems announced two new air system efficiency products. A new electrically controlled air dryer (ECAD) will be in use on a major OEM’s trucks beginning in late February. ECAD is a robust, highly developed air processing system and meets increased requirements for processed system air. ECAD offers a number of advantages […]
February 17, 2012
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Distraction guidelines proposed for automakers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Thursday, Feb. 16, announced the first-ever federally proposed guidelines to encourage automobile manufacturers to limit the distraction risk for in-vehicle electronic devices. The proposed voluntary guidelines would apply to communications, entertainment, information gathering and navigation devices or functions that are not required to safely operate the vehicle. The […]
February 16, 2012
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EPA investigates Navistar regarding engine dating
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency alleges that thousands of Navistar Inc. engines sold as pre-2010 models actually were assembled during 2010 and are subject to fines up to $37,500 per violation for not conforming to 2010 emissions standards. Navistar disputes the EPA charge, says spokesman Steve Schrier. “We firmly believe our 2010 transition was appropriate, […]
February 16, 2012
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Meritor announces alliance, new products
MeritorWABCO on Thursday, Feb. 16, announced it has established an alliance with Takata and will market and distribute Takata’s vehicle sensor system in North America. The system includes the SafeTraK lane departure warning system, Driver Alertness Warning and vision-based Forward Collision Warning, as well as a Web-based driver and vehicle reporting tool for the commercial […]
February 16, 2012
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Los Angeles port posts record January volume
The Port of Los Angeles said the total number of 20-foot-equivalent containers increased 5.78 percent in January compared to January 2011. The port said the 698,715 TEUs is the highest total volume (imports, exports and empties) for January in its history. Loaded imports increased 5.25 percent compared to last January 2011, while exports increased 5.9 […]
February 16, 2012
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Long Beach port volume down 3.9% in January
Container trade volume at the Port of Long Beach dropped 3.9 percent overall in January compared to the same period a year ago, the port announced. Imports were down 5.5 percent, and exports dipped 8.2 percent. Port terminals handled 456,424 20-foot-equivalent container units last month compared to 474,960 TEUs in January 2011. The port said […]
February 16, 2012
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Central Freight Lines to test Peterbilt NG tractors
Central Freight Lines announced its intention to test 15 new clean air tractors under a grant from the Houston-Galveston Area Council. The latest in a series of steps the company is taking to help protect the environment and foster the use of domestic fuel sources could lead to an addition of 200 natural gas tractors […]
February 16, 2012
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Love’s Travel Stop opens in Seguin, Texas
Love’s Travel Stops has opened its first new travel stop of 2012 in Seguin, Texas, at Interstate 10, Exit 604. The new travel stop includes an Arby’s restaurant, 70 truck spaces, diesel exhaust fluid dispensers at the diesel islands, CAT scales, five showers, a game room and other amenities. A Love’s Truck Tire Care center […]
February 16, 2012
Business
Volvo Trucks Safety Award back for fourth consecutive year
For the fourth consecutive year, Volvo Trucks will recognize two North American fleets for their commitment to safety through the Volvo Trucks Safety Award. Recipients of the 2012 award each will receive $25,000 to be used toward their safety-related activities. Michelin again joins Volvo Trucks in sponsoring the Volvo Trucks Safety Award, which focuses on […]
February 16, 2012
Business
GreenRoad to honor drivers for performance, safety
GreenRoad, a provider of driver performance and safety management technology, announced a driver recognition program called “GreenRoad Fleet Elite” that is designed to recognize the best fleet drivers on the road and provide internal motivation and recognition for best driver performance. GreenRoad also announced a new website at Greenroad.com, and a new blog featuring driver […]
February 16, 2012
Business
Link Suspensions of Canada acquires Raydan assets
Link Suspensions of Canada announced the completion of its acquisition of the assets of Raydan Manufacturing Inc. of Nisku, Alberta Canada. Link says the acquisition, terms of which were not announced, further expands its participation in the heavy- and medium-duty Truck and trailer markets, along with other commercial and vocational vehicles as a component supplier […]
February 16, 2012
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Doran, SafetyTrax collaborate on Web-based real-time data
Doran announced the completion of a collaborative integration project with SafetyTrax AVL to provide fleets with a dynamic Web-based software application that provides real-time updates for global position and vehicle tracking indicators along with tire pressures and temperatures for every vehicle in a fleet. “Due to technological advancements, the need for fleets to rely upon […]
February 16, 2012
Business
Alliance launches online parts cross-reference tool
Alliance Truck Parts has launched an online parts lookup tool to help customers find the right part among countless competing numbers and naming conventions. The Web-based tool consolidates data from the top OEM and independent manufacturers, creating a single point of access to find the right all-makes part. With a Web interface, visitors can search […]
February 16, 2012
Business
Berlin Oil Products wins Lanair’s Free Waste Oil Heater promotion
Berlin Oil Products of Berlin, Wis., was selected randomly as the winner in Lanair’s Free Waste Oil Heater promotion. After talking through the available options with a member of Lanair’s in-house sales team, Berlin Oil Products chose an MX-200 Waste Oil Heater as the right fit for its building. Berlin Oil has been in business […]
February 16, 2012
Business
Fontaine Trailer names Hammond Canadian regional sales representative
Fontaine Trailer Co. has named John Hammond as Canadian regional dales representative. “Canada is a big part of our growth plan, and we know it is important to have a sales rep on the ground to make it happen,” says Hank Prochazka, president of Fontaine Trailer Commercial Platform Business. “John has many years of experience […]
February 16, 2012
Business
Snap-on rolls out mobile workstation
Snap-on’s KRSC10 Series mobile workstation features 14-gauge steel supports spot-welded to the 14-gauge chassis to handle heavy workloads up to 1,200 pounds; a stainless-steel work surface; a quiet-rolling caster set; a vertical bumper system on all four corners; and three full-width drawers 28 inches wide and 4 inches deep built to carry 360 pounds of […]
February 16, 2012
Business
Trucking groups oppose future tolls
State trucking associations and national trucking groups have sent a letter to the Senate opposing an amendment to the surface transportation bill that would allow interstate tolls. “Tolling existing Interstates is extremely inefficient,” the letter stated. “Even using the most advanced technology, toll collection costs are at least five times higher than the cost of […]
February 15, 2012
Business
Owner-operators end walkout at Port of Seattle
About 400 short-haul truckers who work the Port of Seattle have ended a two-week walkout over pay and working conditions. The owner-operators stopped picking up and delivering cargo at the port to protest low pay, overweight loads and condition of chassis they pull owned by freight companies. The walkout delayed delivery of some loads, but […]
February 15, 2012
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