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Gamber-Johnson debuts TabCruzer docking station

Gamber-Johnson’s TabCruzer docking station is designed for tablet computers in commercial vehicle applications. The TabCruzer is compatible with iPad and iPad 2 and allows users to charge the iPad within a vehicle and to sync the tablet with a computer. The docking station is designed ergonomically with a small footprint to maximize vehicle space and […]

February 3, 2012

Gamber Johnson Tab Cruzer Docking Station

Blue Bird dealers stocking Performance Friction brake pads, rotors

Performance Friction and Blue Bird Corp. announced that North American Blue Bird dealers now are stocking Performance Friction Carbon Metallic Brake Pads and Zero Failure Rotors for fleet applications. This includes light and medium-duty hydraulic pads and rotors, as well as heavy-duty air disc applications for all makes, along with aftermarket school bus applications. Carbon […]

February 3, 2012

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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.

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Wiers receives ISO 9001:2008 certification

Wiers, a fleet management company with three International Trucks dealerships, announced that it has received its ISO 9001:2008 certification, accredited by Quality Systems Registrars USA. Wiers provides fleet management and maintenance services that help commercial fleet partners increase vehicle uptime, reduce maintenance costs and extend asset life. Based in Plymouth, Ind., the company also has […]

February 3, 2012

Wisconsin Kenworth adds new La Crosse location

Expanding its reach west across the Badger state, Wisconsin Kenworth has opened a 15,200-square-foot full-service operation in La Crosse at 3090 Berlin Drive near the intersection of Highway 16 and U.S. Interstate 90, off Exit 5 on I-90. The dealership features 12 service bays, with one bay dedicated to providing Kenworth PremierCare preventive maintenance services, […]

February 3, 2012

Trucking adds 5,300 jobs in January

The for-hire trucking industry added 5,300 jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in January, while payroll employment in the entire U.S. economy surged by 243,000 civilian nonfarm jobs, according to preliminary numbers released Friday, Feb. 3, by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The U.S. unemployment rate dropped to 8.3 percent. Payroll employment in for-hire trucking […]

February 3, 2012

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FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index continues positive trend

FTR announced that its Trucking Conditions Index increased in December to a reading of 7.0. This is the third consecutive month that the reading has increased, reflecting an improving climate for truckers as U.S. economic fundamentals strengthened during the fourth quarter of 2011, FTR says. Capacity pressures from forecasted 4 percent growth in truck loadings […]

February 2, 2012

Ftr Trucking Conditions

CKCVR Fleet Sentiment Report Buying Index up 4 points

The first-quarter 2012 FSR Buying Index as reported in the Fleet Sentiment Report published by CK Commercial Vehicle Research rose 4.6 points from the fourth quarter of 2011 to a reading of 93.9. CKCVR says the improved index primarily reflects increased activity in trailer planned purchases. While the percentage of fleets planning to place orders […]

February 2, 2012

House committee to study truck weight reform proposal further

The Coalition for Transportation Productivity, a group of 200 shippers and allied associations supporting higher federal vehicle weight limits on interstate highways, on Thursday, Feb. 2, expressed disappointment in a decision by the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to commit further study to a truck weight reform proposal that had been included in […]

February 2, 2012

Con-way says 4Q, full-year income, revenue both up

Con-way Inc. on Thursday, Feb. 2, reported 2011 fourth-quarter net income of $23.0 million compared to fourth-quarter 2010 net income of $2.4 million. Results for the 2011 fourth quarter included a $10.0 million gain from settlement of a dispute related to the 2007 acquisition of Chic Logistics, while the 2010 fourth quarter included restructuring and […]

February 2, 2012

Con Way Freight

Landstar reports higher 4Q revenue, net income

Landstar System Inc. on Thursday, Feb. 2, reported revenue of $717.5 million in the 14-week 2011 fourth quarter compared to $587.5 million in the 2010 13-week fourth quarter. The company also reported net income of $32.6 million compared to net income of $24.1 million. Operating margin was 45.0 percent compared to 36.4 percent. Truck transportation […]

February 2, 2012

Old Dominion posts record 4Q, full-year revenues, profit

Old Dominion Freight Line on Thursday, Feb. 2, announced that revenue for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011, increased 21.6 percent to $485.1 million from $399.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2010. Net income increased 80.8 percent to $39.9 million from $22.1 million. Old Dominion’s operating ratio improved to 86.9 percent from 90.5 […]

February 2, 2012

Ryder announces higher 4Q earnings, revenue

Ryder System Inc. on Thursday, Feb. 2, announced that net earnings for the fourth quarter of 2011 were $48.1 million versus $37.1 million in the year-earlier period. Total revenue was $1.54 billion, up 17 percent from $1.31 billion, reflecting the benefit of acquisitions, organic growth and fuel services. Earnings from continuing operations were $47.7 million […]

February 2, 2012

Celadon takes possession of 100,000th Great Dane trailer built in Terre Haute, Ind.

Great Dane’s manufacturing facility in Terre Haute, Ind. recently celebrated the completion of its 100,000th trailer. The 17-year old plant was the site of a ceremony and press conference on Wednesday, Feb. 1, to commemorate the milestone. “When our 100,000th trailer rolled off the production line, there was an immediate, overwhelming sense of achievement for […]

February 2, 2012

Met-Con chooses Minimizer fenders

Met-Con Companies, a Faribault, Minn.-based commercial and industrial large project construction company, announced the selection of Minimizer fenders for its fleet of trucks that hauls construction debris, fill and loose material. “Minimizer fenders are the perfect application for our construction tractors and trailers,” says Jason Stowe, Met-Con shop coordinator. Stowe says it’s important road debris […]

February 2, 2012

FleetPride acquires Fleet Brake

FleetPride, an independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, announced that it has acquired the assets of all of Fleet Brake’s U.S. operations; terms were not announced. This acquisition marks FleetPride’s entrance into the Idaho market and includes locations in Idaho Falls, Twin Falls and Pocatello. Utah acquisition locations include Vernal and St. […]

February 2, 2012

Bridgestone establishes mining tire unit, reorganizes commercial group

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations announced the formation of an integrated mining tire business unit and the reorganization of the commercial group. The new business unit, Bridgestone Mining Solutions, combines all mining tire sales, service and sales engineering, as well as a select group of U.S. and Canadian stores, into one integrated structure. Shawn Rasey will […]

February 2, 2012

Fontaine adds routed aluminum siderail to Infinity line

Fontaine Trailer Co., a provider of platform trailers, now offers the patented RASR Routed Aluminum SideRail on its 2012 line of Infinity platform, dropdeck and twistlock container trailers. The RASR siderail is a one-piece aluminum extrusion designed to be lighter than steel while better withstanding impact damage. Fontaine says the design offers faster, easier and […]

February 2, 2012

Domestic Fuels & Lubes to distribute Blue Sky DEF

Prime Lube Inc., the parent company of Blue Sky East, announced that Domestic Fuels & Lubes of Chesapeake, Va., has become a distributor of Blue Sky Diesel Exhaust Fluid. Domestic Fuels & Lubes will offer the diesel fuel supplement to customers in Virginia and North Carolina. The company says distribution of Blue Sky DEF will […]

February 2, 2012

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