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Rush Rodeo crowns top techs
It was a hot time in Ol’ San Antone as Rush Truck Centers topped off its sixth annual technician challenge, pitting Rush truck technicians from across the country against one another in a variety of events, including OE engine, refuse, medium-duty and heavy-duty competitions. The awards banquet Tuesday, Dec. 13, kicked off with a bang […]
December 14, 2011
Business
Sears Auto Centers speeds service for fleet drivers
Sears Auto Center, a provider of automotive maintenance and repair services and parts, and LeasePlan USA, a service provider of vehicle leasing and fleet management solutions, have teamed up to implement a time saving electronic work-order authorization program. The program will use LeasePlan’s eRepair system in approximately 840 Sears Auto Centers nationwide. Sears says the […]
December 14, 2011
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Rair to provide Pro-Tread online training
Rair, a division of DriveCam and provider of web-based safety and compliance solutions, has partnered with Instructional Technologies Inc. to provide ITI’s Pro-Tread online safety training to U.S. Department of Transportation-regulated fleets. Rair says the new partnership enables customers to address risky behavior by matching specific training lessons to individual drivers based on key performance […]
December 14, 2011
Business
Pulse of Commerce Index increased 0.1% in November
The Ceridian-UCLA Pulse of Commerce Index released Tuesday, Dec. 13, rose 0.1 percent in November following a 1.1 percent increase in October. Over the past three months compared to the prior three months, the PCI – based on real-time diesel fuel consumption data for over-the-road trucking – declined at an annualized rate of 4.8 percent. […]
December 13, 2011
Business
NTSB recommends cell phone ban for all drivers
The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday, Dec. 13, recommended banning all U.S. drivers from using mobile phones or sending text messages – even with headsets or portable speakers – in an effort to prevent distracted-driving crashes. Systems built into cars and global positioning systems wouldn’t be affected, nor would passengers. NTSB announced its recommendation […]
December 13, 2011
Business
U.S. Xpress co-chairman, president Quinn passes away at 65
U.S. Xpress co-chairman, president Quinn dies U.S. Xpress Enterprises on Tuesday, Dec. 13, announced the death of Patrick Quinn, the company’s co-chairman and president, following a battle with brain cancer. Entering the transportation industry as an attorney, Quinn enjoyed a 40-year career in trucking that was highlighted by numerous leadership roles, including a term as […]
December 13, 2011
Business
Con-way Freight graduates 500th candidate from driver training schools
Con-way Freight recently graduated the 500th candidate from its driver training schools program. The program, provided at no cost to students, was launched in March 2010 and today operates in 84 cities across the United States. The schools are conducted at the company’s service centers and provide both classroom and behind-the-wheel training, enabling graduates to […]
December 13, 2011
Business
NationaLease to hold 2012 Sales Meeting Jan. 18-20 in New Orleans
NationaLease, a full-service truck leasing organization, will hold its 2012 Sales Meeting Jan. 18-20, 2012, in New Orleans at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. Each year, sales representatives from NationaLease’s 175 independently-owned truck leasing companies gather to discuss a variety of topics, including market intelligence, purchasing trends, legislative updates and highlights of new programs available to […]
December 13, 2011
Business
Pitt Ohio announces Safetybox software
Pitt Ohio announced that they have created a safety, compliance and risk management software for the transportation, insurance and warehousing industries that includes CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) Tracking and Driver Scorecards. The software, called SafetyBox, tracks related events in one database. In 2006, Hammel Companies, the parent company of Pitt Ohio–a major, mid-Atlantic LTL carrier […]
December 13, 2011
Business
Freightliner Trucks overhauls Website
Freightliner Trucks has launched an overhauled version of its Website, www.freightlinertrucks.com. The site features a wide range of new product support tools, information and navigation features designed to enhance the overall user experience. The Website showcases Freightliner Trucks’ full range of on-highway, medium-duty, severe-duty and alternative power solutions; features an extensive library of truck components; […]
December 13, 2011
Business
Great Dane’s distribution network extends reach in Canada
Great Dane announced the expansion of Universal Truck and Trailer with the opening of its second full-service location in New Brunswick, Canada. Universal Truck and Trailer offers sales, parts and service of Great Dane Trailers at its newest facility located in Quispamsis at 60 Enterprise Drive in the Hammond River Industrial Park. Most truck makes […]
December 13, 2011
Business
Fras-le acquires Brazil company Freios Controil for $6M
Fras-le S.A. announced the acquisition of Freios Controil Ltda, a manufacturer of automotive parts, brake components and automotive polymers for $6 million subject to adjustments. In addition, Fras-le will fully assume Freios Controil’s debt that is valued at about $24 million and will assume control and management of the company effective Jan. 1, 2012. Both […]
December 13, 2011
Business
PPG offers two high-hiding resin bases
PPG Commercial Coatings now offers AUE-300YL and AUE-360YL, two high-hiding yellow urethane resin bases intended to provide increased hiding power for select industrial colors. The resins’ yellow color is formulated to provide enhanced hiding capability, which reduces the number of coats required in an application and reducing costs. AUE-300YL and AUE-360YL are recommended for interior […]
December 13, 2011
Business
Racor announces new Par Fit Application Guide, Cross Reference Bulletin
Racor Division of Parker Hannifin, a global provider of motion and control technologies, announced the new Par Fit Application Guide and Cross Reference Bulletin. For more information, request bulletin Par Fit App Guide or call 800-344-3286 for technical assistance.
December 13, 2011
Business
Alliance Truck Parts merchandise now available online
Alliance Truck Parts now offers branded Alliance Truck Parts merchandise on the Web. Fans can find a wide range of items showing off the black and yellow Alliance Truck Parts logo as well as other branded Alliance Truck Parts Racing Team merchandise atalliancetruckparts.com and alliancetruckparts.com/racing. Alliance Truck Parts is celebrating the launch of its new […]
December 13, 2011
Business
Pegasus TransTech has record 2011
Pegasus TransTech announced it signed a record number of new fleet and brokerage customers for Transflo scanning products in 2011. They include Transflo Express truck stop scanning, Transflo Now anywhere scanning, and the new Transflo Now for iPhone. The rate of new customer signups which include Con-way Truckload, LinkAmerica and James Brown Trucking is up […]
December 13, 2011
Business
U.S. diesel price falls for third straight week
The U.S. average diesel price declined for the third consecutive week after surpassing $4 a gallon, declining 3.7 cents to $3.894 for the week ending Monday, Dec. 12, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration. The latest price is 66.3 cents higher than the same week last year. […]
December 12, 2011
Business
Large-fleet truckload turnover up in third quarter
The turnover rate for truckload drivers at large fleets rose to 89 percent in the third quarter of 2011, the fourth straight quarterly increase, the American Trucking Associations said Monday, Dec. 12. The large fleet truckload turnover rate is an indication of increased demand and competition for drivers. “Clearly, due to the economic recovery, as […]
December 12, 2011
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