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New coalition unites industry leaders for EV deployment
A new coalition of executives from companies in the transportation and utility industries on Friday, Jan. 6, announced it has come together to design a large-scale electric vehicle demonstration project that will help create a comprehensive national model for EV deployment. The Electrification Leadership Council is a coalition of key stakeholders throughout the EV supply […]
January 6, 2012
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Los Angeles mayor celebrates Clean Truck Program milestone at port
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa this week marked a milestone in the Clean Truck Program that required all trucks at the Port of Los Angeles to meet tougher environmental standards by Jan. 1. “The Clean Truck Program has greened our port for the long haul and ensured Angelenos will breathe cleaner air for generations to […]
January 6, 2012
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Ryder publishes Corporate Sustainability Report
Ryder System Inc. announced that it has published a Corporate Sustainability Report highlighting the company’s progress toward improving the communities and environments where it does business. The report, available at www.ryder.com, profiles Ryder’s efforts to drive business growth in economically viable, environmentally sound and responsible ways. It is organized across five categories: Governance, Ethics and […]
January 6, 2012
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Pilgrim’s Pride signs 5-year contract with FuelQuest
FuelQuest Inc., an on-demand software and services company for the global downstream energy industry, announced a five-year contract with Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., the world’s second-largest chicken producer with operations in the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Under the agreement, FuelQuest Fuel Center will provide outsourced bulk fuel management services for Pilgrim’s 30 fleet fueling […]
January 6, 2012
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FMCSA issues cease-and-desist order against bus company
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Friday, Jan. 6, issued a cease-and-desist order, effective immediately, against Double Happyness Travel Inc. after finding that the Huntingdon Valley, Pa.-based company was operating and selling tickets in violation of a previous agency order to shut down. FMCSA says that if Double Happyness continues to operate illegally, the […]
January 6, 2012
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Pilot purchases 7 Bosselman stops
Newly renamed Pilot Travel Centers, seven Bosselman stops in the Midwest were purchased by Pilot Flying J, the Knoxville, Tenn.-based travel center franchise announced. All open for business, the centers are in Altoona, Iowa; Colby and Salina, Kan.; Big Springs, Elm Creek and Wood River, Neb.; and Rapid City, S.D. In addition, Bosselman’s Boss Truck […]
January 6, 2012
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Minimizer featured vendor for Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network
The Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network, an association for independent parts and service aftermarket distributors, recently showcased Minimizer’s commitment to their distributor network as a part of their CVSN Insider Aftermarket News blog. The article focused on the strategic partnership between CVSN and Minimizer, a manufacturer of poly truck fenders, poly toolboxes, customized mudflaps and bracket […]
January 6, 2012
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JX Peterbilt Grand Rapids expands parts, service hours
JX Peterbilt – Grand Rapids announced its parts and service departments will stay open until midnight on weekdays to better meet the aftermarket needs of its customers. The dealership – located at Highway 131 and 44th Street in Wyoming, a suburb of Grand Rapids in Western Michigan – offers full maintenance and repairs, parts sales, […]
January 6, 2012
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Truck-Lite’s Sky-Lite adds to trailer interior lighting
Truck-Lite’s lensed Sky-Lite is designed to allot external sunlight to assist with trailer interior lighting without the need for added power or wiring. The polycarbonate product is engineered to mount on the upper sidewall of a trailer or body, giving a small windowed appearance and allowing natural light to enter the trailer, increasing daytime visibility. […]
January 6, 2012
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Electronic sensors detect water in fuel
Parker Hannifin’s Racor Division offers a wide selection of water-in-fuel Electronic Water Sensors that detect water in fuel at the sensor tips, then send a signal to a detection module that alerts the operator by a light or buzzer. On some applications, WIF sensors are connected directly to engine computers and do not require a […]
January 6, 2012
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Havis debuts idle reduction system
Havis announced today the launch of IdleRight2, the next generation of the company’s idle reduction and fuel management system. IdleRight2 minimizes idle time by monitoring the battery’s voltage while the vehicle is turned off and electronics, such as light bars, radios and computers, are still on. When the battery voltage drops to a pre-set level, […]
January 6, 2012
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Betts Spring promotes next-generation leadership
Betts Springs has promoted William Michael “Bill” Betts to vice president, responsible for leading sales and marketing for Betts’ branded spray suppression business that includes Betts mudflap hangers; Life-Time Fenders quarter, single-axle and tandem fenders; and Spraydown aerodynamic mudflaps. His additional focus will be leading the company’s efforts on strategic and operational planning. Bill Betts […]
January 6, 2012
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Continential announces enhanced retread solutions
Continental Tire the Americas commercial vehicle tire unit kicked off its annual meeting today in Florida with an exciting announcement regarding its ContiLifeCycle retreading solution. In the opening discussion, Paul Williams, executive vice president for truck tires in the Americas, broke the news that Continental has made a significant investment in its tread rubber plant […]
January 6, 2012
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Trucking adds 5,100 jobs in December
The for-hire trucking industry added 5,100 new payroll employees in December — the most in one month since March, according to preliminary numbers released Friday, Jan. 6, by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The gain comes on top of small upward adjustments for October and November. Compared to December 2010, trucking employment is up by […]
January 6, 2012
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FTR reports strong rebound in Class 8 orders for December
FTR Associates on Thursday, Jan. 5, released preliminary data showing December Class 8 truck total net orders for all major North American OEMs reaching the second-highest level in three years at 29,777 units. December orders were up 46 percent month over month, with a year-over-year increase from December 2011 of 11 percent, reversing the decline […]
January 5, 2012
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Year-to-year NAFTA trade up 12% in October
Trade using surface transportation between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners, Canada and Mexico, was 12.0 percent higher in October 2011 than in October 2010, totaling $79.0 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The value increased 1.7 percent in October from September; […]
January 5, 2012
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NPTC backs Unified Registration System, says hazmat insurance proof unnecessary
While generally supporting the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s efforts to make the Unified Registration System more efficient, the National Private Truck Council says the agency’s proposal to require private fleets to demonstrate hazardous materials insurance coverage is redundant and unnecessary. The comments were filed last week in response to FMCSA’s Supplemental Notice of Proposed […]
January 5, 2012
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LinkAmerica initiates fleet enhancement program
LinkAmerica Corp., a regional asset-based transportation and logistics services provider, announced a major upgrade to its fleet operations. Starting immediately, LinkAmerica will be replacing 575 pieces of equipment as part of its new fleet trade cycle program. This entails tractors from Freightliner and Peterbilt, as well as 53-foot plate trailers from Stoughton. Additionally, LinkAmerica says […]
January 5, 2012
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