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Werner president/COO Leathers to speak at ALK summit
ALK Technologies, a provider of geologistics and navigation software, announced that Derek Leathers, president and chief operating officer of Werner Enterprises, will deliver the keynote address at the 2012 ALK Transportation Technology Summit – “Driving Innovation: Connecting Compliance and Efficiency.” Hosted by ALK, the 2012 Transportation Technology Summit is scheduled May 15-17 in Princeton, N.J. […]
February 7, 2012
Business
FMCSA committee eyes sleep apnea regulation
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Monday, Feb. 6, took a step toward potential regulation of the screening and treatment of drivers at risk for obstructive sleep apnea. A joint committee of the agency’s Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee and Medical Review Board adopted 11 recommendations that include requiring all drivers with a body […]
February 6, 2012
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Average diesel price edges higher to $3.856
The U.S. average diesel price increased six-tenths of a cent to $3.856 a gallon for the week ended Monday, Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration. The latest price is 34.3 cents higher than the same week last year. All but three regions — the Lower Atlantic, Gulf Coast and […]
February 6, 2012
Business
USA Truck posts 4Q, full-year net loss
USA Truck Inc. on Monday, Feb. 6, announced base revenue of $100.3 million for the quarter ended Dec. 31, a decrease of 1.7 percent from $102.0 million for the same quarter of 2010. The Van Buren, Ark.-based truckload carrier reported a net loss of $4.4 million compared to a net loss of $1.8 million. Base […]
February 6, 2012
Business
Xtra Lease orders 9,400 new vans, reefers
Xtra Lease, a provider of semi-trailer rentals and leases, announced that it has ordered about 9,400 new vans and reefers for 2012. Equipped with fuel-saving aerodynamic side skirts, the new models will replace many older model trailers that will be redesignated as local cartage or storage trailers, or sold. Xtra Lease says it has invested […]
February 6, 2012
Business
January Class 8 orders down but ‘within expectations’
FTR Associates on Monday, Feb. 6, released preliminary data showing January Class 8 truck total net orders of 24,906 units for all major North American OEMs, down 17 percent month over month from December and 9 percent lower versus January 2011. Although current orders show negative comparisons, the January activity is similar to that reported […]
February 6, 2012
Business
ATD chairman: ‘Change will come with or without us’
In his last speech as chairman of the American Truck Dealers, Utah commercial truck dealer Kyle Treadway urged dealers to embrace the many changes affecting heavy- and medium-duty truck retailing, including the introduction of new federal regulations, technological advances and the entrance of a younger generation of future dealers. Treadway, president of Kenworth Sales Co. […]
February 6, 2012
Business
UPS taps labor relations exec McDevitt to handle human resources
John McDevitt, a 35-year UPS veteran and member of the company’s management committee, will assume responsibility for UPS human resources in addition to his current role overseeing labor relations. McDevitt, 53, will succeed Allen Hill, who is retiring after an almost 36-year career with UPS that saw him rise to become the company’s top lawyer […]
February 6, 2012
Business
ProPickup Truck Expo debuts at 2012 GATS
The ProPickup Truck Expo – a new trade show that showcases pickups and accessories used in construction, trucking, landscaping and similar industries – will take place Aug. 22-24 as part of the Great American Trucking Show, held annually at the Dallas Convention Center. “With the addition of our ProPickup Truck Expo, we will be providing […]
February 6, 2012
Business
Bruckner Truck Sales adds second Dallas location
Bruckner Truck Sales, based in Amarillo, Texas, expanded its network of Volvo/Mack Truck dealerships by adding a second full-service location in Dallas on Interstate 20. Bruckner now has a total of 17 locations serving four states ― Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Kansas, with five of the locations serving the Dallas-Fort Worth area. “We are […]
February 6, 2012
Business
Goodyear rolls out severe service tire
Goodyear’s G741 MSD truck tire for oil field, mining, logging and construction applications has a deep 33/32-inch tread with a wide footprint to help provide high mileage and traction; an aggressive self-cleaning tread design to help resist mud buildup and enhance grip; a cut- and chip-resistant tread compound that helps provide long-lasting performance on tough […]
February 6, 2012
Business
Fuel polishing cart processes diesel, biodiesel
Parker Hannifin’s Racor Division now offers a heavy-duty fuel polishing cart designed to clean up and recycle old or contaminated diesel, biodiesel and other petroleum hydrocarbon fluids. The cart also can be used in preventive maintenance practices to keep fuel tanks clean, or as a servicing unit to clean up fuel tanks that have become […]
February 6, 2012
Business
New Pig touts Pig Drainblocker
New Pig’s Pig Drainblocker curb-style drain cover is designed to seal vertical drains and is suited for locations where power washing and other spill-prone operations are common. A super-sealing urethane bottom layer helps create a tight seal, while the cover’s polypropylene top helps resist tears, chemicals, oils and detergents.
February 6, 2012
Business
Sloan adds two team members
Sloan Transportation Products announced the appointment of Heather Letts as its new sales director for Canada and Lindsey Holstege as marketing analyst. Letts has more than 15 years of experience in the heavy-duty and automotive parts and service industry. She has an extensive background in customer service and sales and will be responsible for all […]
February 6, 2012
Business
Owner-operators’ Western Star 4900EX surpasses a million miles
Western Star announced that longtime owner-operators Bill and Robyn Taylor have logged more than one million miles with their 2007 Western Star 4900EX truck. Leased to FedEx Ground and hauling across the United States, the Enfield, Conn.-based Taylors credit the quality and durability of Western Star for the truck’s longevity. “The moment I watched our […]
February 6, 2012
Business
Surface transportation bill clears House committee
The American Trucking Associations on Friday, Feb. 3, applauded the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for approving the latest surface transportation bill, which if eventually passed would represent the first reauthorization since 2005’s SAFETEA-LU act. “ATA is very pleased that the committee, under Chairman Mica’s leadership, has been able to, for the first time in […]
February 3, 2012
Business
‘Fly-in’ brings pro-trucking transportation executives message to D.C.
About 170 truck transportation stakeholders participated in last week’s industrywide “Stand Up For Trucking” fly-in, which resulted in about 140 visits to Congressional offices. The timing of the fly-in on Feb. 1 was significant as it was the day before the scheduled markup of Congressman John Mica’s proposed highway bill, the American Energy and Infrastructure […]
February 3, 2012
Business
EPA announces millions in grants for San Joaquin Valley clean air projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $5 million in funding that will pay for cleaner locomotives throughout California’s San Joaquin Valley, including a locomotive operating between the Port of Stockton and Lodi. In addition, about $16 million in grants was announced to slash diesel emissions, advance air quality and improve public health throughout the state […]
February 3, 2012
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