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Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America names new VPs

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America has named Bill Mohr as its new vice president of service operations and Len Doherty as its new vice president of parts operations, both effective immediately. Both men have been with MFTA for more than 20 years. Prior to their promotions, Doherty served as director of parts operations and Mohr […]

January 19, 2012

McLeod Software ramps up DocumentPower

McLeod Software, a provider of transportation, brokerage, 3PL and document management systems, announced it is shipping Version 10 of its DocumentPower Enterprise business process management and automation system. DocumentPower is in use at over 350 transportation companies, including 20 trucking companies who use it in conjunction with dispatch operations systems other than McLeod’s. New features […]

January 19, 2012

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Los Angeles port posts export volume record for second consecutive year

The Port of Los Angeles announced record-breaking exports for the second consecutive year, as outbound container volumes surged 14.5 percent in 2011 compared to 2010. Imports also increased 2.3 percent compared to the previous year. Total annual volumes, including empty containers, rose 1.4 percent Imports climbed to 4.07 million 20-foot equivalent units, while exports rose […]

January 18, 2012

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Con-way Freight Tools iPad app launched

Con-way Freight announced the launch of its Con-way Freight Tools iPad application for registered Web users designed to provide customers the option to create a personalized rate quote for shipments within the United States and Canada. In addition to custom rate quotes, app users can track shipments, view shipping documents and locate and call service […]

January 18, 2012

SEFL deploys electronic inspection reporting

Southeastern Freight Lines, a provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has completed deployment throughout its fleet of Innovative Software Engineering’s (ISE) electronic driver vehicle inspection reporting (DVIR) application to enhance safety and productivity. Over 14,000 compliant and paperless DVIRs are being generated and certified daily, the company says. The DVIR implementation will eliminate over […]

January 18, 2012

Hill Brothers increases driver pay

Hill Brothers Transportation announced a pay increase for all company solo drivers, company team drivers and owner-operators. Effective immediately, solo company drivers will receive a 2 cents-per-mile increase to base pay, which equals up to 41 cents per mile with bonuses. Company team drivers will receive a 1 cent-per-mile increase, which equals up to 55 […]

January 18, 2012

Hoelting named UPS Freight sales SVP

Paul Hoelting, vice president of corporate business development for UPS Freight, has been promoted to the position of senior vice president of sales. Hoelting, 45, will succeed the retiring John Fain, a longtime executive of Overnite Transportation who played a role in UPS’s acquisition and transformation of that company into UPS Freight. Fain is retiring […]

January 18, 2012

LinkAmerica names Sisk VP/human resources

LinkAmerica Corp., a regional asset-based transportation and logistics services provider, announced the appointment of Leslie Sisk as its new vice president of human resources. Sisk joins LinkAmerica with more than 15 years of human resources experience with leading privately held companies that include Lhoist North America, Mother Parker’s Tea & Coffee, Virbac and Morven Nut […]

January 18, 2012

Longistics names Henderson manager, international foreign trade zones

Longistics, a full-service provider of global logistics solutions, announced that Amy Henderson has been promoted to manager of international foreign trade zones, responsible for international shipments and receipts, inventory control and recordkeeping systems for customs compliance, contact with Longistics customers and supervision of the customer service team. Henderson joined Longistics in 2007 and previously served […]

January 18, 2012

Truck Parts & Service editor to speak at HDRG Summit

Denise Rondini, executive editor of Truck Parts & Service, will give a presentation on “Insights into Current and Future Trends in the Heavy-Duty Industry” at APRA’s sixth annual Heavy-Duty Remanufacturing Group Summit, set for Monday, Jan., 23, at the Mirage in Las Vegas, Nev., prior to Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week. “I am delighted to be […]

January 18, 2012

Hyundai Translead welcomes new president/CEO Lee

Hyundai Translead, a manufacturer of dry and refrigerated van trailers, domestic containers, container chassis and converter dollies, has announced Kenny Lee as its new president and chief executive officer. Lee has 30 years of expertise in international business and Hyundai Motors global operation. Lee began his career with Hyundai Precision Co. Ltd. in 1982. He […]

January 18, 2012

Tramec forms joint venture with Heavy Duty Suspension Suppliers

Tramec announced a joint venture with Heavy Duty Suspension Suppliers Corp. Grupo Suspension in Mexico. The joint venture, which is named Tramec HDSS, headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, is a standalone business and a subsidiary of Tramec, located in Iola, Kan. Tramec HDSS says it will provide a full line of heavy-duty suspension components, which will […]

January 18, 2012

Kenworth of Fremont, Ind., open for business

Kenworth of Indianapolis has opened a 12,800 square-foot parts and service operation in Fremont, Ind., located on just over four acres at 7267 North Baker and visible from the intersection of U.S. Interstate 69 and the Indiana East-West Toll Road (U.S. Interstates 80 and 90). The dealership features three service bays, an 1,800-square-foot parts department, […]

January 18, 2012

Weather Guard improves Ladder Rack systems

Knaack announced improvements to the design of its roof-mounted ladder rack equipment used on commercial vans and minivans that enhance durability while making it safer and easier for one person to load, transport and unload ladders, as well as other oversized items carried on the roof racks. The design modifications pertain to the Weather Guard […]

January 18, 2012

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SkyBitz unveils global modem

SkyBitz, a provider of remote asset tracking and information management systems, announced the availability of the GLS9602 modem that works everywhere on the planet through the Iridium communications network. The new modem is based on SkyBitz Global Locating System (GLS) technology in combination with Iridium’s 9602 short burst data (SBD) transceiver. The custom SBD modem […]

January 18, 2012

Technology investments make the cut for Thomas Built Buses

Thomas Built Buses’ purchase of two Mitsubishi 4000 watt laser cutters and a 20 foot tall stacker in late 2010 and early 2011 served as the catalyst for a dramatic change in the company’s fabrication process, company officials say. Since being added almost a year ago, the new machines have allowed the company to eliminate […]

January 18, 2012

U.S. diesel price climbs for second consecutive week

The U.S. average diesel price climbed for the second consecutive week following six consecutive weeks of declining prices. For the week ended Monday, Jan. 16, the price rose 2.6 cents to $3.854, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration. The latest price is 44.7 cents higher than the same week last year. […]

January 17, 2012

I-5 becoming a shorepower corridor in 2012

Interstate 5 through California, Oregon and Washington will be transformed in 2012 into the first interstate corridor with increased availability of anti-idling technology. Power pedestals will be added to six truckstops and travel centers along the I-5 corridor, five in California, and one in Oregon. Some will open in early 2012; the rest will begin […]

January 17, 2012

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