Business: Page 877

Average diesel price jumps 8.7 cents

After several weeks of near-stability, the average retail price of a gallon of on-highway diesel shot up 8.7 cents to $3.943 during the week ended Monday, Feb. 13, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration. It is the largest one-week swing in either direction since a 10.2-cent jumps in mid-April 2011. The […]

February 13, 2012

Diesel 2 13 12 E1329169474345

TransCore’s North American Freight Index shows strength in January

TransCore on Monday, Feb. 13, said its North American Freight index marked a record high for the month of January, up 5 percent compared to January 2011. Month-over-month, January’s spot market freight volume slipped 8 percent compared to December. The month-over-month seasonal decline is consistent with historic trends but less than the prior 10-year average […]

February 13, 2012

Sponsor Content

The new Volvo Trucks configurator

Volvo Trucks North America

The new Volvo VNL’s features and trim levels are available to examine interactively. Volvo Trucks has developed a new state-of-the-art online configurator exclusively for VNL models. The configurator provides detailed information on the features and benefits of each trim level and cab option, as well as a 360-degree view of the truck inside and out.

July 7, 2025

The new Volvo Trucks configurator

Panther to pony up $15,000 sign-on bonus for top owner-operator teams

Panther Expedited Services is implementing a new owner-operator sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for tractor teams and straight truck teams. “We work with the best owner-operators in the business, and we’re willing to give them a substantial incentive to partner with us,” says Kyle Mitchin, director of recruiting at Seville, Ohio-based Panther. “The highly […]

February 13, 2012

Estes opens new terminal in Del Rio, Texas

Estes Express Lines announced the opening of a new terminal in Del Rio, Texas, to support a consistent upward trend in business levels in the region. Located at 594 Industrial Blvd., the three-door terminal employs three drivers and will serve the Del Rio and Eagle Pass markets. “We are delighted to be a part of […]

February 13, 2012

Port of Oakland names Banker deputy executive director

The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners appointed Jean Banker as deputy executive director at a recent port board meeting. Banker, a port employee who was promoted from within the organization, is responsible for assisting the executive director in planning, developing, organizing and directing port activities “Jean Banker brings significant experience to her new position as […]

February 13, 2012

NASSTRAC Annual Conference & Logistics Expo set for April in Orlando

NASSTRAC announced its annual logistics conference and expo is slated for April 29-May 2 at the Buena Vista Palace in Orlando, Fla. The event is tailored for transportation, logistics and supply chain management professionals who want to learn and network with leading experts in the industry. NASSTRAC says it provides education, advocacy, provider relations and […]

February 13, 2012

Green Energy Oilfield Services taking delivery of 60 Peterbilt 388 LNGs

Rush Enterprises announced that representatives from its Rush Truck Centers in Austin and Waco, Texas, participated in a review of the first of 60 Peterbilt Model 388 LNG (liquefied natural gas) trucks that will be delivered to Green Energy Oilfield Services, a portfolio company of Lone Star Investment Advisors. Green Energy Oilfield Services, located in […]

February 13, 2012

Peterbilt Rush 388 Lng Truck Review

J.J. Keller offers new DQ Platinum Service

With continued focus on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability initiative, J.J. Keller & Associates Inc. has launched a comprehensive outsource service for identifying and correcting driver-based deficiencies. J.J. Keller says its new DQ Platinum service demonstrates a company’s commitment to proactive safety management by incorporating drivers’ CSA performance into the ongoing […]

February 13, 2012

Mahle Clevite adds 60 new part numbers

Mahle Clevite Inc. recently announced the introduction of more than 60 new part numbers for various types of bearings, cylinder components, filters, gaskets, piston rings and turbochargers. The part numbers are available for a range of light vehicle and heavy-duty applications. “The addition of these new part numbers shows our continued commitment to meeting the […]

February 13, 2012

Sylectus debuts new Web-Based dashboard

Sylectus, a strategic business unit of Qualcomm Enterprise Services, announced the availability of SylectDash, a new Web-based dashboard solution designed to allow real-time access to mission-critical information to improve fleet management. Sylectus says that by leveraging this “anytime, anywhere” toolset, customers can access fleet information to make timely business decisions, creating a competitive market advantage […]

February 13, 2012

Vehicle Inspection Systems launches online store

Vehicle Inspection Systems announced its new VIS On-line Store featuring VIS supplies and spare parts to help the VIS-Polish and VIS-Check operate at peak performance. The site also is designed to help customers find equipment and accessories to help businesses build customer loyalty and profits. To visit the new store, go to www.VISCheck.net and click […]

February 13, 2012

Sloan partners with new rep agency

Sloan Transportation Products announced that it has partnered with Illinois-based Transportation Support Service Inc. to market the company’s line of products to the heavy-duty aftermarket in Illinois, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota,and Minnesota. “This partnership with Transportation Support Service is an exciting step for us,” says Thomas Bronz, Sloan Transportation Products president. “Our continued goal […]

February 13, 2012

FMCSA to proceed with EOBR, HOS supporting docs rulemaking

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Friday, Feb. 10, announced its intent to move forward with its rulemaking regarding electronic onboard recorders and hours-of-service supporting documents by preparing a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking. FMCSA also announced via the Federal Register several steps to augment its efforts to obtain comprehensive data to support this […]

February 12, 2012

NPTC, Idealease offer safety seminars

Idealease Inc., in partnership with the National Private Truck Council, will present “The BEST Step You Can Take,” safety and compliance seminars in 30 cities in the United States and Canada from March through May. These seminars are designed to help private truck fleet professionals maintain a safe fleet, provide safety training to their managers, […]

February 11, 2012

Natural gas summit set for March 8

Palm Peterbilt Truck Centers will be holding a natural gas summit at its location in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on March 8. The event is an educational workshop that will cover a variety of topics, including: • Definition of natural gas, compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas; • The logistical consideration a fleet needs to […]

February 11, 2012

Estes employees ‘Encourage the Living, Honor the Fallen’

Estes employees nationwide expressed their appreciation for America’s military personnel this past December through the company’s patriotic initiative, “Encourage the Living, Honor the Fallen.” Working with the organization Give2TheTroops, Estes’ employees, customers and members of surrounding communities donated more than 13,000 pounds of personal supplies for America’s service men, women and even some canine troops. […]

February 11, 2012

Ryder Mexico presents 2011 Service Excellence Awards

Ryder Mexico presented its 2011 Service Excellence Awards to top-performing carriers at its second annual Mexican Carrier Celebration and Recognition Event on Jan. 26 at the Hotel Nikko in Mexico City. Thirty-three Mexican trucking companies – more than twice the number of carriers recognized during last year’s inaugural Carrier Celebration and Recognition event – were […]

February 11, 2012

Applications accepted for PEI Foundation scholarships

The Petroleum Equipment Institute has announced that applications are being accepted for the PEI Foundation’s Charles D. Kemp Scholarship program for the 2012-2013 academic year. The scholarship program, which recognizes deserving students who are dependents of employees of PEI member companies, is named in honor and memory of Charles D. Kemp, longtime president of the […]

February 11, 2012

Page 877 of 2257

Volvo Vnl Sleeper Review[20]

The VNL hotel: Volvo's largest sleeper big on comfort and functionality

CCJ Editor Jason Cannon recently spent the night in the bunk of a VNL 860 ahead of a test drive through the Carolinas.

White semi-truck parked at loading dock during dramatic sunset with orange and blue sky

Roadrunner deploys AI to eliminate excuses, slash missed picks

Mack® Lr Battery Electric Vehicle Charging

CARB suing truck manufacturers, allege group breached emissions deal

Trucking market recovery will be driven by 'necessary evil,' ATA's economist says

Adobe Stock 1734822862 Editorial Use Only

ATA: Driver shortage about quality, not quantity

Get all the info on the top 250 trucking companies in America

View, sort and download the trucking industry’s most comprehensive ranking of for-hire carriers in North America, based on a blend of metrics including fleet size, annual revenue and number of drivers.

Fullbay's Guide To Boosting Tech Efficiency