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Double Coin, CMA offer 19.5-inch size for RLB1 regional drive tire

Double Coin Tires and China Manufacturers Alliance have added 19.5-inch sizes to their RLB1 regional drive tire lineup in response to demand for Mud & Snow (M&S)-rated open-shoulder traction tires for urban environments.

January 5, 2012

New Tracer kit offers complete leak detection

Tracer Products has introduced a special leak detection kit that makes it easy for heavy duty technicians to find all air conditioning and fluid leaks the first time — and avoid costly comebacks. The TP-8697HD kit features the OPTIMAX 3000 super-high intensity, blue light LED leak detection flashlight that’s 15 times brighter than standard LED […]

January 5, 2012

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Study details U.S. migration trends

The Northeastern portion of the United States is leading the nation in outbound migration – a designation held by the Great Lakes region for the past several years. Washington, D.C., continues to be the nation’s most popular destination. The findings are among the results of United Van Lines’ 35th annual “migration” study, which tracks where […]

January 4, 2012

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E.W. Wylie sold to Walden Smokey Point

Otter Tail Corp. announced the sale of its trucking business, E.W. Wylie of Fargo, N.D., to Walden Smokey Point, a Dallas-based holding company. Walden’s operating company, Smokey Point Distributing, is a provider of flatbed and heavy-haul trucking based in the Pacific Northwest. Terms were not announced. “This is a great outcome for both Otter Tail […]

January 4, 2012

Dupré Logistics partners with SB Specialty Metals

Dupré Logistics announced a partnership with SB Specialty Metals to help improve SB Specialty Metals’ service, expand its coverage and grow its business. SB needed a supply chain that would minimize product handling, reduce stockouts and improve service to customers. Their focus was not on reducing their current freight expenses, but rather to more effectively […]

January 4, 2012

Lane closures set for I-70 Missouri River Bridge

Lanes of the eastbound Interstate 70 Missouri River Bridge (Blanchette Bridge) near St. Louis will be closed Jan. 8-12 for construction. The work is being done to prepare for rehabilitation work scheduled for the westbound I-70 Blanchette Bridge. Construction is expected to start this year and last until the end of 2013, the Missouri Department […]

January 4, 2012

Truck traffic slowed at Canadian border in Washington

Construction of commercial inspection booths will delay truck traffic entering Canada at the Pacific Highway Port of Entry in Blaine, Wash., until Friday, Jan. 20, according to the Canada Border Services Agency. During construction, the dedicated FAST lane at the truck crossing is eliminated. The FAST lane is being used to process general commercial traffic.

January 4, 2012

NATSO elects 2012 board chairman

NATSO, the national trade association representing truckstops and travel plazas, has named Darrin Flitton, fleet and truckstop Mmanager of the Gold Truckstop network for Sinclair Oil, as its 2012 board chairman. Flitton has served 24 years in truckstop and travel plaza and other business-related positions. Sinclair Oil has been an active member of NATSO since […]

January 4, 2012

Alternative fuels conference set

A Green Transportation Conference focusing on alternative fuels and new vehicles is planned for Wednesday, Jan. 11, in Salem, Ore. Hosted by McCoy Freightliner and Cascade Sierra Solutions, the event will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Salem Conference Center. Presenters will include Freightliner Trucks and Custom Chassis, BAF Technologies, Allison Transmissions, […]

January 4, 2012

Pilot Flying J launches Android trucking app

The Android version of Pilot Flying J’s MyPilot app now is available for smartphones and tablets. The app provides location and trip features for all of the more than 550 travel centers and travel plazas owned by the franchise. Features include one-touch calling, a search function to find locations with specified amenities and services such […]

January 4, 2012

Labelmaster releases updated 2012 Catalog

Labelmaster, a manufacturer of hazardous materials and regulatory compliance products, has released its updated 2012 Catalog, a 552-page edition containing thousands of products, including labels, forms, placards, placarding systems, packaging, seals, spill control, shipping supplies, signs, books and software, as well as transportation, facility management and safety products. The catalog’s new design features larger product […]

January 4, 2012

P.S.I.’s Commercial Fleet Tire Digest complete Volume V book now available

Pressure Systems International now is offering a full set of Volume V (Jan.-Nov./Dec. 2011) Commercial Fleet Tire Digest issues as a printed spiral bound book. The digest (www.psitiredigest.com) is a guide to reducing tire expenditures, launched in 2007 and published 11 times a year and also distributed electronically each month. In each issue Al Cohn, […]

January 4, 2012

Ingersoll Rand expands Max tool line

Ingersoll Rand’s Max line of tools now includes the 1-inch 2155QiMax Impactool with a 1-inch drive engineered for assembly and disassembly of machinery and heavy equipment, vehicle service and equipment maintenance applications. The tool delivers 1,350 ft.-lb. of maximum reverse torque with 1,150 blows per minute and has a forward torque range of 200 to […]

January 4, 2012

Ingersoll Rand 2155 Qi Max Impactool

Phillips names Barlow Eastern regional sales manager

Phillips Industries has hired Rick Barlow as Eastern regional sales manager, responsible for servicing current Phillips’ customers as well as growing the company’s presence throughout the Eastern United States. Barlow, who has more than 20 years of selling and leadership experience, spent the last six years with International Truck and Engine Corp., where he most […]

January 4, 2012

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January 4, 2012

Technology

Cell phone distractions, truck navigation and onboard diagnostics are among the technological news items featured.

January 4, 2012

The TomTom Pro 7150 Truck navigation device is designed to provide truck drivers and fleet managers with automated routing, taking into account vehicle profiles and road attributes and restrictions.

New Products

A scissor lift, a disc brake axle, fixed-side fairings and a fluorescent leak-detection dye are among the products featured.

January 4, 2012

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Journal

Hours-of-service final rule retains 11-hour driving limit, lawsuit seeks to block cross-border pilot program, truck-related fatalities up and other industry news items are featured.

January 4, 2012

Mexico agreed to remove regulatory tariffs against U.S. agricultural, consumer and other products after the cross-border pilot program began.

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Trucking market recovery will be driven by 'necessary evil,' ATA's economist says

2025 got off to a nice start but hopes for a recovery now hinge on fleets going out of business and drivers leaving the industry.

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ATA: Driver shortage about quality, not quantity

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Bye-bye driver shortage: the economy remains trucking's top concern

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Tesla expects electric Semi debut in late 2026

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