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Exide charged over heavy-duty battery
Exide Technologies’ Extreme Power 1000 heavy-duty battery is designed to offer greater starting power and more vibration resistance. The battery delivers 1000 cold cranking amps and 200 reserve capacity) minutes and features proprietary silver alloy-cast positive grids, double-insulated glass mat-lined separator envelopes, epoxy anchor bonding and a reinforced case and cover with a handle to […]
January 24, 2012
Business
Labelmaster carries protective barricades
Labelmaster’s protective barricades can help keep employees, customers and the general public safe by minimizing the chance of unauthorized entry into dangerous areas. The barricades are constructed of lightweight materials designed to allow for easy transport, setup and removal. Some units can be filled with either sand or liquid for added weight.
January 24, 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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DMS Moving Systems named Moving and Storage Agent of the Year
Atlas Van Lines, one of the nation’s leading moving companies, today announces that the American Moving & Storage Association selected Atlas agent DMS Moving Systems as the Moving and Storage Agent of the Year. The AMSA Moving and Storage Agent of the Year Service Excellence award is given to van line agents who focus on […]
January 24, 2012
Business
Sleep apnea, EOBRs, motorcoach HOS on MCSAC meeting agenda
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced that its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee will meet Monday-Thursday, Feb. 6-9, which will include a joint meeting with the Medical Review Board on Monday, Feb. 6, to finalize recommendations of the joint MCSAC-MRB subcommittee to the FMCSA administrator on obstructive sleep apnea. The MCSAC will meet separately […]
January 23, 2012
Business
Average diesel price dips slightly to $3.848
After two straight weeks of increases, the U.S. average diesel price eased six-tenths of a cent to $3.848 a gallon for the week ended Monday, Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration. The latest price is 41.8 cents higher than the same week last year. Most regions tracked by DOE […]
January 23, 2012
Business
Idaho, New Hampshire bills would raise interstate speeds
Bills in legislatures in opposite parts of the country aim to raise truck speed limits. In Idaho, a bill by Sen. Jim Hammond (R-Coeur d’Alene) would increase interstate truck speeds to 75 mph, matching cars. The state’s current truck speed limit on freeways is 65 mph. In New Hampshire, a bill would increase the speed […]
January 23, 2012
Business
Old Dominion launches OD Household Services
Old Dominion Freight Line has launched OD Household Services, a new service targeting consumers looking for an economical and reliable moving alternative. With OD Household Services, Old Dominion delivers the trailer, allowing consumers to pack and load their own belongings. Old Dominion then picks up the trailer and delivers it to the consumer’s new address, […]
January 23, 2012
Business
W&B Service names Maynor president, COO
W&B Service Co. announced that Tracey Maynor has been named president and chief operating officer. John Chisolm, the owner of W&B Service Co., will remain as the company’s chief executive officer. Maynor will lead the day-to-day operations while working with Chisolm to implement the company’s new long-term strategy. Maynor, who has served the transportation industry […]
January 23, 2012
Business
CARB certifies Greenkraft CNG system for GM
Greenkraft Inc., , a manufacturer of alternative fuel systems for use in transportation applications, announced that the California Air Resources Board has certified its 2012 dedicated compressed natural gas fuel systems on General Motors’ 14,000-lb.GVWR and above 6.0 8 cylinder engine. The GM engine can be installed as a repower to run on CNG. “The […]
January 23, 2012
Business
Cummins targets regional, vocational and specialty carriers with new ISX12 engine
Cummins announced today its ISX12 Heavy-Duty engine with significant fuel economy improvements for regional haul, vocational and specialty applications. According to Cummins, the ISX12 leverages the strength and performance of its predecessor, the ISX11.9, to deliver fuel economy improvements of up to 5 percent in regional haul applications and by as much as 12 percent […]
January 23, 2012
Business
Allison unveils new 1350 model transmission
Allison Transmission has a new transmission. The company says its new 1350 model will provide an option within the 1000 Series transmission models for towing capacity of up to 30,000 lbs. The 1350 will be offered within the Highway Series (HS), Rugged Duty Series (RDS) Emergency Vehicle Series (EVS), Pupil Transport/Shuttle Series (PTS), Motorhome Series […]
January 23, 2012
Business
Fleet Brake to acquire Page Brake Warehouse and assets
Fleet Brake has announced that it has entered into a binding letter of intent (LOI) to acquire the assets of Page Brake Warehouse and its related entities. It is intended by the parties that the LOI will be superseded by a formal definitive agreement with closure expected prior to January 31, 2012. It is Fleet […]
January 23, 2012
Business
Descartes Systems acquires GeoMicro
Descartes Systems Group, a global provider of logistics technology, acquired GeoMicro, Inc., a California-based provider of advanced geographic information systems (GIS) and commercial turn-by-turn navigation. GeoMicro’s GIS platform enables advanced routing, navigation, field service, and spatial data business intelligence systems. It supports a full range of GIS services, including map display, geo-location, commercial vehicle route […]
January 23, 2012
Business
Bendix releases 2012 Brake Training School schedule
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has announced the schedule for the 2012 Bendix Brake Training School, an all-inclusive program designed for both new and experienced technicians. The comprehensive Bendix Brake Training School curriculum – conducted by veteran, 100 percent ASE-certified Bendix Service, Warranty, and Training (SWAT) team experts – teaches maintenance professionals the description, operation, and […]
January 23, 2012
Business
Betts Spring introduces lightweight, anti-spray fender
Anti-Spray Poly Guard, the latest spray suppression innovation from Betts Spring Company, is being introduced this week during HDAW ’12. Betts says SprayOff’s engineered design is light weight, strong and incorporates a unique channel design which controls road spray. Its use on commercial vehicles enhances fleet safety and reduces costs through weight reduction and diminished […]
January 23, 2012
Business
Heartland posts higher 4Q profit
Heartland Express on Friday, Jan. 20, said operating revenues for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011, increased 1.5 percent to $131.2 million from $129.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, while net income was $17.1 million compared to $15.4 million. The company posted an operating ratio of 79.5 percent and a 13.0 percent […]
January 20, 2012
Business
Navistar’s latest legal bid against EPA falls short
Navistar this week lost its legal bid to force the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to recall 2010 model year engines using selective catalytic reduction to cut truck emissions. Navistar is using in-cylinder exhaust gas recirculation-only technology to meet the current standards in conjunction with banked EPA credits for meeting and beating pre-existing emissions regulations in […]
January 20, 2012
Business
Hino nabs repeat accolades in J.D. Power customer survey
Hino Trucks on Friday, Jan. 20, announced two new accolades from J.D. Power and Associates. Hino Trucks ranks highest in customer satisfaction with conventional medium-duty engines for the fourth year in a row, and also ranks highest among conventional medium-duty trucks for the second consecutive year, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Medium […]
January 20, 2012
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