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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
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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
Business
Dual fuel system achieves EPA compliance for Cummins ISX
EcoDual, a provider of dual fuel conversion systems for heavy-duty diesel trucks, announced that it has achieved authorization from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to begin installing its systems on 2004 to 2009 Cummins ISX engines, providing fleets with an opportunity to substitute natural gas for diesel fuel. The EcoDual technology enables existing diesel engines […]
February 3, 2012
Business
EPA, CARB approve two new Cummins school bus ratings
Cummins announced that it has received certification from the Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board for two new school bus ratings. These new ratings for the ISB6.7 are certified at 0.20g Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) per brake horsepower hour without the use of emissions credits. They include offerings of 220 hp (164 […]
February 3, 2012
Business
Hill Brothers adjusts lease purchase program
Hill Brothers Transportation has announced new terms for its lease purchase program, allowing drivers to become owner-operators immediately without a waiting period and without any money down. Drivers can start out at Hill Brothers as owner-operators when they lease used equipment. Features of this plan include no down payment, a two-year lease term, payments that […]
February 3, 2012
Business
Echo Global names Karpick VP/investor relations
Echo Global Logistics, a provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services, announced the appointment of Suzanne Karpick to the position of vice president of investor relations, responsible for establishing all aspects of the investor outreach program for Echo while engaging the investment community with information about the firm’s financial accomplishments and growth initiatives. […]
February 3, 2012
Business
UPS announces 120 grants totaling $6M to nonprofits worldwide
UPS announced almost 120 grants totaling more than $6 million to nonprofit organizations around the world that champion diversity and support diverse communities. UPS says this year’s grants will support a wide range of programs, including those for wounded veterans, the hearing and visually-impaired, women and girls and culturally distinct populations. “Supporting diversity is the […]
February 3, 2012
Business
ACS announces TripPak Exchange
Affiliated Computer Services (ACS), A Xerox Company, announced today that the organization has launched TripPak Exchange, an internet-based imaging system that improves processes in the supply chain for drivers, fleets, shippers and brokers. For shippers and brokers, TripPak Exchange offers a more cost effective and efficient way to receive imaged documents from carriers than by […]
February 3, 2012
Business
Name Continental’s TrukFix mascot, win an iPad 2
Bragging rights for creative prowess and ownership of an iPad 2 are at stake in a new contest from Continental Tire the Americas. The tire manufacturer’s Commercial Vehicle Tire business unit announced Friday, Feb. 3, that to commemorate improvements to its emergency road service program for commercial trucks, it needs the public’s help in naming […]
February 3, 2012
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