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Datalogic completes Accu-Sort acquisition

Datalogic, a provider of barcode readers, data collection mobile computers, RFID and vision systems, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Accu-Sort Systems, a supplier of automatic identification products, and certain affiliates of Accu-Sort Systems from certain subsidiaries of Danaher Corp. Terms were not announced. “The acquisition of Accu-Sort will enable Datalogic to double […]

February 22, 2012

Snap-on offers ‘4×4 in Overdrive’ rebate program

Between now and April 27 with the new Snap-on 4×4 in Overdrive rebate program, a Snap-on purchase of $2,500 or more made on an approved EC contract is eligible for instant rebate savings ranging from $250 to $2,000. The rebate program has four escalating rebate levels (restrictions apply): • Net sale of $2,500 – $250 […]

February 22, 2012

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Average diesel price rises 1.7 cents

The average retail price of a gallon of on-highway diesel rose 1.7 cents to $3.96 a gallon during the week ended Monday, Feb. 20, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration. The latest price is 38.7 cents higher than the same week last year. Prices rose in all regions except the Midwest, […]

February 21, 2012

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XPO Logistics posts 4Q net loss

XPO Logistics Inc. on Tuesday, Feb. 21, announced that total revenue for the 2011 fourth quarter was $44.1 million, a year-over-year increase of 6.1 percent. The company reported a net loss of $1.5 million compared with net income of $820,000. For the full year 2011, operating revenue was $177.1 million, a year-over-year increase of 12.1 […]

February 21, 2012

Volvo Trucks launches Support Services aftermarket bundle

Volvo Trucks on Tuesday, Feb. 21, announced its new aftermarket offering – Volvo Trucks Support Services – designed to provide U.S. and Canada fleets with custom solutions to help maximize the performance of their transport operations. “The initial purchase of Volvo highway or vocational trucks is just the first step in the Volvo experience,” says […]

February 21, 2012

Meritor moves 100,000 14X tandem drive axles

Meritor Inc. announced that it has equipped trucks with more than 100,000 14X tandem drive axles since its launch less than two years ago. “We would like to thank our customers for their support of our products,” says Joe Plomin, vice president, North and South America, Truck, Meritor. “They are the most important element of […]

February 21, 2012

NATSO honors Bosselman with Hall of Fame award

The national truckstop organization, NATSO, honored the late Chuck Bosselman with the Hall of Fame award at its annual convention in Las Vegas, Nev. Bosselman, chairman of Nebraska-based Bosselman Family of Cos., died in January at age 67. He was a second-generation business owner; his father, Fred, opened the first Bosselman truckstop location in 1948. […]

February 21, 2012

Menlo makes South Asia appointments

Menlo Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc., announced the promotions of Thomas Koh and Chuan Peng Low within the company’s South Asia organization. The two have been named director of business development and director of solutions and information technology, respectively. Koh is responsible for leadership and management functions including developing and delivering […]

February 21, 2012

Marzano leading 2012 Tacoma Port Commission

Port of Tacoma commissioners recently named Dick Marzano to lead the 2012 commission. Marzano, who was elected to the commission in November 1995, succeeds Commissioner Connie Bacon as president. The port’s five commissioners serve four-year terms. A Tacoma longshore worker for almost 40 years, Marzano served as president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union […]

February 21, 2012

UPS recognized for summer jobs commitment

UPS announced its support for the Obama administration’s recently announced Summer Jobs+, a call to action for businesses, nonprofits and government to work together to provide pathways to employment for low-income and disconnected youth in the summer of 2012. President Obama has proposed $1.5 billion for high-impact summer jobs and year-round employment for low-income youth […]

February 21, 2012

SmartTruck touts smaller undertray system

SmartTruck’s UT-1 System, the latest addition to the company’s family of UnderTray Systems, is a smaller version of the UT-6 System and has fewer components underneath the trailer. The UT-1 System features a two-component design that can be installed by one person in less than one hour and helps improve airflow and cooling over temperature-sensitive […]

February 21, 2012

Phillips debuts male connector plugs

Phillips Industries’ Sta-Dry Weather-Tite Connectors are seven-way male connector plugs with integrated seals designed to stop moisture from entering the electrical system. One connector is an unbreakable glass-filled nylon connector, while the other is a hybrid combination using unbreakable glass-filled nylon and zinc die cast. Each connector has a 3-blade Nitrile wiper seal at the […]

February 21, 2012

Penray shines up glass cleaner

Penray’s ammonia-free 4150 Professional Glass Cleaner, is formulated specifically for vehicle glass cleaning and removes road film, streaks and light distorting residues.

February 21, 2012

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Vehicle Inspection Systems redesigns Website

Vehicle Inspection Systems announced a newly redesigned Website for its service automation, inspection and wheel refurbishing equipment. The company says the new www.VISCheck.net Website is easier to navigate and includes more information on its products. The site is linked to the new online shopping site, Store.VISPolish.com, where supplies, parts and complete machines can be ordered.

February 21, 2012

Kenworth names 2012 Service Council

Kenworth Truck Co. has named its 2012 Kenworth Service Council, which is comprised of leading Kenworth service managers in the United States and Canada. The council’s mission is to help promote service and product improvements to further enhance Kenworth’s quality. Members of the 2012 Kenworth Service Council members are: Chairman – John Gibson, Truck Enterprises, […]

February 21, 2012

Cummins names Casto executive director, corporate communications

Cummins Inc. announced that Carole Casto, a member of the company’s corporate responsibility program, is the company’s new executive director of corporate communications. “As Cummins grows into a global company, effective corporate communications takes great planning and strategic thinking to make sure the right message reaches the right audience,” says Marya Rose, vice president and […]

February 21, 2012

NACFE releases fuel management survey results

At the Technology and Maintenance Council Spring Meeting in Tampa, Fla., the North American Council for Freight Efficiency announced the results of a seven-year study on fleet fuel economy management practices. NACFE is a nonprofit educational organization with a goal to share information in order to double the efficiency of the freight industry, helping fleets […]

February 20, 2012

Dana to focus on service, support as Eaton partnership winds down

The Dana-Eaton RoadRanger partnership initially was meant to be a 10-year deal, according to Steve Slesinski, director of global product planning for Dana Holding Corp. But the partnership proved to be so successful that it actually lasted for 14 years. Now, as the two companies begin to move away from the RoadRanger partnership, Slesinski says […]

February 20, 2012

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