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Polk reports significant growth in new commercial vehicle registrations
New commercial vehicle registrations in the United States are set to reach 440,000 units for the 2011 calendar year, an increase of 17.6 percent over the 2010 calendar year and a 33 percent uptick from 2009, according to Polk, a provider of data-driven solutions for the commercial vehicle industry. New registrations of Gross Vehicle Weight […]
November 2, 2011
Business
CK CVR index reflects stronger fleet purchasing plans
CK Commercial Vehicle Research on Wednesday, Nov. 2, reported that its Q4 2011 Fleet Sentiment Report Buying Index, now 89.2, reflects a 22 percent improvement over the same quarter in 2010. The report shows solid planned order activity, especially at larger fleet operations. A majority of fleets surveyed in October reported equilibrium between their available […]
November 2, 2011
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Quality Distribution posts higher 3Q net income
Quality Distribution Inc., a chemical bulk tank truck and intermodal tank container and depot service provider, on Wednesday, Nov. 2, reported net income of $6.2 million for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 compared to net income of $0.4 million in the third quarter ended September 30, 2010. The Tampa, Fla.-based company said the significant […]
November 2, 2011
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Frozen Food Express cutting non-driver staff by 12%
Frozen Food Express Industries Inc. on Wednesday, Nov. 2, announced cost savings initiatives that involve a reduction in non-driver staff levels by about 12 percent to better align the Dallas-based company’s back-office cost structure with its reduction of dry-freight revenue equipment. Frozen Food Express says it expects to incur a cash compensation charge of about […]
November 2, 2011
Business
Port of Oakland maritime operations shut down during protest
Maritime operations at the Port of Oakland on Wednesday, Nov. 2, were shut down as Occupy Oakland protesters gathered at the facility, but the facility is now open again. “There have been no injuries, no property damage and no major security problems,” the port said via a press statement. “All entrances to the port are […]
November 2, 2011
Business
Tacoma offers voluntary truck replacement program
A new voluntary program in the Tacoma Tideflats offers truck owners a financial incentive to purchase newer lower-emission trucks to meet the standards of the Port of Tacoma’s Clean Truck Program. The Tacoma Truck Scrappage and Replacements for Air in Puget Sound (Tacoma ScRAPS) program targets heavy-duty trucks with pre-1994 model-year engines that operate in […]
November 2, 2011
Business
EPA awards $50M for clean diesel projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $50 million for clean diesel projects as part of its ongoing campaign to reduce emissions in the air and better protect people’s health. These efforts will replace, retrofit or repower more than 8,000 older trucks, school buses, locomotives, vessels and other diesel-powered machines. EPA says reducing emissions from […]
November 2, 2011
Business
Great West Truck Show adds Fleet Executive Conference for 2012
A new one-of-a-kind executive-level conference to help fleets navigate the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the West will be held at the Las Vegas’ Sands Expo and Convention Center, which also will be the new location for the 2012 Great West Truck Show. “With the addition of the Great West Fleet Executive Conference, […]
November 2, 2011
Business
Cheetah Software solution routes products through complex networks
Cheetah Software Systems Inc., a cloud-based transportation logistics solutions provider, has announced the Cheetah Supply Chain Optimizer, a decision support system designed to solve and optimize large-scale routing for shipments that require both local and line-haul movements. CSCO allows Cheetah customers to more efficiently route deliveries through their entire distribution network, helping determine whether orders […]
November 2, 2011
Business
Timken launches heavy-duty aftermarket Website
The automotive and heavy-duty aftermarket teams at The Timken Co. have launched a Website for professional technicians and do-it-yourself installers, www.connect.timken.com, providing a central destination for industry and technical information and collaboration. “We’re introducing Timken’s Connect Community as a place where automotive professionals and do-it-yourselfers can pose questions to one another, as well as to […]
November 2, 2011
Business
Heri Automotive releases new product catalog
Heri Automotive has released its new product catalog with more than 1,100 SKUs. To obtain a copy, call 855-437-4872 or download at http://heriautomotive.com/pdf/catalog.pdf. The company says its new CV drive axles are manufactured with strict quality control processes to ensure original equipment durability and performance. All joints are machined to exact tolerances and assembled with […]
November 2, 2011
Business
Thermo King hosts event to drive transportation efficiency
Thermo King, a manufacturer of transport temperature control systems for a variety of mobile applications, recently hosted an event in Galway, Ireland, to showcase how it is helping transporters meet their energy and operational efficiency objectives. At the Destination: Driving Efficiency in Transportation event on Oct. 18, Thermo King showcased transport refrigerant systems, including vehicle-powered […]
November 2, 2011
Business
AuraPortal, Techlogix partner to sell BPMS solution
AuraPortal, a global provider of software, announced a new strategic partnership with Techlogix to sell and support the AuraPortal BPMS solution. Techlogix provides business process improvement services with a focus on highly disciplined implementation expertise that facilitates on-time and on-spec application deployment performance. AuraPortal says the partnership will allow Techlogix to deliver its BPM tools […]
November 2, 2011
Business
Eaton touts low-voltage switchgear
The Power Xpert CX is Eaton’s factory-build IEC withdrawable low-voltage switchgear up to 4000 A. The system provides motor control and power distribution functionality and is a compact, flexible low-voltage solution for applications where the supply of energy is vital for business processes. In line with form 3b and 4b, the withdrawable units can be […]
November 2, 2011
Business
McLeod Software sees record growth in 2011
McLeod Software announced it has completed its 2011 fiscal year with significant sales and revenue growth across the board over its 2010 results, which were also a record for the company. McLeod Software’s 2011 fiscal year results included a 77% sales revenue increase for new, first time McLeod customers over 2010. “We are really encouraged […]
November 2, 2011
Business
Senate passes transportation appropriations bill
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday, Nov. 1, passed a transportation appropriations bill that funds motor carrier state safety grants, including MCSAP, at a slightly higher level than the House version of the bill which has not yet been scheduled for a vote on the House floor. HR 2112 passed by a 69-30 yea vote and […]
November 1, 2011
Business
White House OMB now reviewing hours-of-service final rule
The White House Office of Management and Budget is now reviewing the final rule for truck drivers’ hours of service after receiving the rule from the U.S. Department of Transportation on Tuesday, Nov. 1. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration had sent the proposal to U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood for review on Aug. 11. […]
November 1, 2011
Business
Port of Oakland seeks peaceful Occupy Oakland protest
The Port of Oakland on Tuesday, Nov. 1, reached out to Occupy Oakland protesters planning to protest at the port this afternoon at 5 p.m. PT in an attempt to quell any unrest before it could get out of hand. “These are challenging times, with high unemployment and tremendous uncertainty in the economy,” the port […]
November 1, 2011
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