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Maryland launches ‘511’ Traveler Information Service
Telvent, a real-time IT solutions and information provider, announced that it has successfully launched Maryland’s “511” Traveler Information Service for the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration. Maryland’s “511” Traveler Information Service currently is operational and providing information to an average of 14,000 callers and Website visitors each week. The services feature an automated […]
November 15, 2011
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Smith Electric Vehicles to build all-electric trucks in New York
Smith Electric Vehicles Corp., a provider of all-electric commercial vehicles, announced that the company will expand its U.S. operations by adding a manufacturing facility in New York State, creating up to 100 new direct local jobs. Smith will manufacture the zero-emissions Newton, its all-electric medium-duty vehicle with a range of up to 150 miles, at […]
November 15, 2011
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DOE commends Kenworth plant for energy efficiency accomplishments
The U.S. Department of Energy recently recognized Kenworth Truck Co.’s manufacturing plant in Renton, Wash., for outstanding energy efficiency accomplishments. As one of the initial participants in the DOE’s Save Energy Now Leader program launched in 2009, the Kenworth-Renton plant voluntarily committed to a 25 percent reduction in energy intensity over 10 years. “Kenworth’s Renton […]
November 15, 2011
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DeStefano joins PEI Business Advisory Group
The Petroleum Equipment Institute has announced the addition of Bob DeStefano, an online marketing expert, to the PEI Business Advisory Group. Formed as a benefit to PEI member companies, the group provides strategic advisory services and management consulting and includes eight consultants with expertise ranging across safety, technology, human resources, credit, business valuation, distribution, marketing, […]
November 15, 2011
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Labelmaster hosts Dangerous Goods Instructors’ Symposium
Labelmaster, a manufacturer and distributor of regulatory compliance products, recently hosted its 6th annual Dangerous Goods Instructors’ Symposium at the Peabody hotel in Memphis, Tenn. Labelmaster provided the opportunity for instructors and regulatory experts on various aspects of transporting dangerous goods to come together to share ideas, exchange information and focus on the essential ingredients […]
November 15, 2011
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Lytle named Port of Long Beach executive director
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners voted unanimously Monday, Nov. 14, to name J. Christopher Lytle, the port’s deputy executive director and chief operating officer, as the Port of Long Beach’s new executive director. The decision was greeted with support by industry representatives, State Sen. Alan Lowenthal and others present at the regularly scheduled […]
November 15, 2011
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TCA names Epes driver Highway Angel of the Year
The Truckload Carriers Association has selected Marcus Beam, a professional truck driver for Epes Transport System of Greensboro, N.C., as Highway Angel of the Year. Beam will be recognized by TCA and Internet Truckstop, the Highway Angel program’s sponsor, at the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (formerly known as the Humanitarian Bowl) on Saturday, Dec. 17, […]
November 15, 2011
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Mahle Clevite introduces 50 new part numbers
Mahle Clevite Inc. recently introduced 50 new part numbers for various types of cylinder components, filters, gaskets, rings and turbochargers. The part numbers are available for a range of light vehicle and heavy-duty applications. “The introduction of 50 new part numbers available for a range of applications contributes to our ever-expanding product line and goal […]
November 15, 2011
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Parker Chelsea touts new power take-off
Parker Chelsea’s 877 Series power take-off provides a compact housing that helps eliminate clearance issues and offers two assembly arrangements to help maximize installation possibilities. High-capacity bearings and gear designs provide torque ratings up to 670 lb.-ft. without any need to derate the PTO for continuous applications. The 877 Series has a 10-bolt mounting pattern […]
November 15, 2011
Parker Chelsea 877 Series Power Take Off
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Phillips adds to global sales force
Phillips Industries has hired Tom Pittam to fill the new position of global sales pepresentative – Asia, responsible for continuing Phillips’ growing presence in the Asia region. Pittam brings to Phillips more than 30 years of experience working in the transportation sector in the Far East. For 12 years immediately prior to joining Phillips, he […]
November 15, 2011
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Total Truck Parts adds to senior management team
Total Truck Parts Inc. announced the promotion of two of its key managers to its senior executive management team. Dale Haywood, who has served in several positions with Total Truck Parts and its predecessor companies since 1981, will assume the role of manager of government sales. Haywood will be responsible for coordinating all of the […]
November 15, 2011
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Kinedyne appoints distributor for Japan
Kinedyne Corp. announced that it has further expanded its global distribution network by appointing a new partner, TDS Corp., as its exclusive distributor for the Japanese market. TDS will support all Kinedyne sales and marketing activities in the region, as well as provide inventory and order fulfillment services to customers there. TDS also was granted […]
November 15, 2011
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Remy, Lucas-TVS announce business co-operation
Remy International Inc. and Lucas-TVS Ltd. – an Indian manufacturer of automotive, commercial vehicle and two-wheeler starter motors, alternators and other small motors – have entered into a business co-operation agreement that includes cross-technology licenses, product sales, engineering support and supplier sourcing support. The agreements will allow Remy to license certain products from Lucas-TVS for […]
November 15, 2011
CCJ Innovators
CCJ Innovators: Recruiting and Driver Pay
American Central Transport’s Tom Kretsinger Jr. and Aaron Thompson discuss the company’s new recruiting and pay initiatives to combat the driver shortage and increase profits.
November 15, 2011
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U.S. diesel price soars 10 cents
After a slight decline last week following three weeks of increases, the U.S. average price of a gallon of diesel resumed its climbing ways, soaring 10 cents to $3.987 during the week ended Monday, Nov. 7, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration. That price is 80.3 cents higher than the same […]
November 14, 2011
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Drivers, carriers must retain copies of medical data for two more years
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final rule to keep in effect until Jan. 30, 2014, the requirement that interstate drivers subject to the commercial driver’s license regulations and the federal physical qualification requirements must retain a paper copy of the medical examiner’s certificate. In addition, interstate motor carriers also are required […]
November 14, 2011
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Pennsylvania bans texting while driving
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Monday, Nov. 14, commended Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett for signing a new law that prohibits texting while driving. Under the new law, which takes effect in early March 2012, violators can be fined $50. “By signing this tough texting ban into law, Governor Corbett has taken a critical step […]
November 14, 2011
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TransCore’s year-over-year North American Freight Index up 39% in October
TransCore on Monday, Nov. 14, announced its North American Freight Index climbed 39 percent last month compared to October 2010. This was the highest same-month volume since the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina that drove spot market demand to record levels in 2005. Compared to September, spot market freight volume slipped 3.7 percent, reflecting normal seasonality. […]
November 14, 2011
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