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CVSA backs Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act
The Senate Commerce Committee’s Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act of 2011, S.1950, will have a significant impact on commercial motor vehicle safety as long as funding and flexibility is there to support them, according to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. S. 1950 includes provisions addressing critical matters, such as maintenance of effort, flexibility in […]
December 21, 2011
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CARB reminds truck owners of emissions reduction date
The California Air Resources Board is reminding owners of heavier diesel trucks and buses that new emissions reducing regulations go into effect Jan. 1, 2012, and many businesses may need to report compliance online. The regulation, adopted in 2008 and later amended in 2010, applies to all privately owned and federal government diesel trucks and […]
December 21, 2011
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Marsh renews sponsorship of TCA Best Overall Fleet for Company Drivers award
Marsh, an insurance broker and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies, announced it will renew its commitment to sponsor the Truckload Carriers Association’s Best Overall Fleet for Company Drivers award. The award is part of a contest and survey called Best Fleets to Drive For, an annual evaluation of the best employers in […]
December 21, 2011
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Bosselman to receive NATSO Hall of Fame Award
NATSO, the trade association representing the truckstop and travel plaza industry, announced that Chuck Bosselman, owner of the Bosselman Family of Companies, will receive the NATSO Hall of Fame Award at The NATSO Show 2012 in Las Vegas, Nev., in February. The award recognizes individuals for their notable participation in their communities, industry and the […]
December 21, 2011
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Penske teams with Support Military spouses to spread holiday cheer
Penske Truck Rental announced it once again is supporting the Shoeboxes for Military Spouses program, providing rental trucks for 17 locations in North Carolina to help pick up and transport donated items. The North Carolina-based nonprofit, Support Military Spouses, is dedicated to collecting and distributing shoebox gifts to military spouses. “We are extremely honored to […]
December 21, 2011
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Jacobs meets International Standard TS16949:2009 requirements
Jacobs Vehicle Systems, a supplier of heavy-duty engine retarding and valve actuations solutions, announced that it has met the requirements of the International Standard TS16949:2009 by completing the surveillance audit. The company says the achievement was a direct result of the entire organization working together in developing and affirming the Quality Management System in order […]
December 21, 2011
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Alldata expanding Canadian presence
Alldata, a provider of manufacturers’ automotive repair information and solutions for the professional automotive service and collision repair industries, is expanding its direct presence in Canada to better serve its growing customer base. The company will operate as Alldata Canada Services Ltd. “We feel the time is right to strengthen our position in the Canadian […]
December 21, 2011
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Bayview Kenworth recognized for business excellence
Bayview Kenworth recently was honored with the Business Excellence Award presented by the Saint John Board of Trade at its 27th annual Outstanding Business Achievement awards. “We’re very honored for Bayview Kenworth to receive the prestigious Business Excellence Award from the Saint John Board of Trade,” says Michael Nagle, president of Bayview Kenworth, which is […]
December 21, 2011
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Diamond Companies names Jenkins executive VP
Diamond Companies, a holding company for 17 International Truck and IC Bus dealerships in Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas, recently hired Sam Jenkins, an experienced banking professional, as its new executive vice president. Jenkins will be responsible for several corporate functions, including market development, truck and fleet sales, marketing, finance, retail financing and employee development […]
December 21, 2011
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Navistar Defense receives $134M for fleet support
Navistar Defense announced that it received a $134 million delivery order for field service representatives. The order from the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command renews the company’s in-theater FSR service contract to support International MaxxPro Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles. “I’m proud to say that Navistar will not sell a truck if we can’t support […]
December 21, 2011
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Colson Caster expands low-cost ‘Encore’ dolly line
Colson Caster, a manufacturer of standard and custom application caster and wheel products, has added new products to its low-cost “Encore” dolly line of swivel casters, including a top-lock brake model in all sizes, an economy rigid model and an optional No. 59 top plate. The top-lock brake model is formed with a durable zinc-plated […]
December 21, 2011
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Final hours rule could come at any time
The White House Office of Management and Budget has finished reviewing the final rule for truck drivers’ hours of service, meaning the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration could publish the rule at any time. FMCSA said in a court filing Monday, Nov. 28, that it had expected to issue […]
December 20, 2011
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Third-party ‘safety certifications’ not sanctioned by FMCSA
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says it has received numerous inquiries from passenger motor carriers regarding third-party inspectors offering “safety certifications.” FMCSA says it is the only agency authorized by Congress to issue federal interstate operating authority registration, regulate interstate passenger motor carriers and determine their eligibility for continued operations. Passenger motor carriers are […]
December 20, 2011
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Suddath acquires City Moving Systems
The Suddath Companies – a Jacksonville, Fla.-based provider of diversified transportation and relocation service offerings – announced its second acquisition of 2011: City Moving Systems Inc., based in Kent, Wash. Suddath says the acquisition, terms of which were not released, creates a $350 million corporation with more than 1,700 employees and 19 nationwide locations. With […]
December 20, 2011
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FedEx Mobile launches suite of shipping apps
FedEx Corp. has launched a range of new tools and expansions to the suite of FedEx Mobile applications designed to make shipping-on-the-go easier than ever. In continuing efforts to meet the needs of its global shipping audience, the FedEx Mobile Website has expanded to 206 countries and in 25 languages. Additionally, the FedEx Mobile app […]
December 20, 2011
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Pitt Ohio Truckload launches FuelOpps software
Pitt Ohio Truckload powered by ECM Transport announced a partnership with a local Pittsburgh-based startup company, Propel IT, to launch a program to help its drivers better manage their fuel consumption. FuelOpps utilizes a software system designed by Propel IT to integrate with ECM’s Qualcomm on-board computers and analyze a driver’s efficiency relative to fuel […]
December 20, 2011
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Western Flyer implements Transflo Express
Pegasus TransTech announced that Western Flyer Express – an Oklahoma City-based 210-truck fleet providing nationwide dry van, refrigerated and flatbed service – has implemented Transflo Express. “We have a reputation for courteous delivery and professional shipping,” says April Spurgeon, a company principal. “Transflo Express gives drivers the opportunity to be paid on a load if […]
December 20, 2011
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Economist to speak at NationaLease sales meeting
Dan North, chief economist for Euler Hermes ACI, is slated to speak at the 2012 NationaLease Sales Meeting Jan. 18-20, 2012, in New Orleans. Sales executives from NationaLease’s network of 175 independently-owned truck leasing companies will meet at the Royal Sonesta Hotel to hear North share his knowledge of the current state of the economy […]
December 20, 2011
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