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Year-to-year NAFTA surface trade up 18.3% in August
Trade using surface transportation between the United States and its North American neighbors Canada and Mexico was 18.3 percent higher in August than in August 2010, totaling $80.4 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics of the U.S. Department of Transportation. This was the second time on record that U.S.-NAFTA trade by land modes […]
November 1, 2011
Business
New Orders Index returns to growth
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in October for the 27th consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 29th consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business released Tuesday, Nov. 1. The PMI registered 50.8 percent, a decrease of 0.8 percentage point from September’s reading […]
November 1, 2011
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Survey: Truckers’ use of mobile apps growing
uShip, an online transport marketplace, announced the results of an online survey of users confirms truckers’ growing dependence on mobile phones, apps and wireless services when running their businesses: Nearly 6 in 10 truckers are conducting more of their business through mobile phones this year compared to 2010. With uShip’s latest application (or “app”) for […]
November 1, 2011
Business
UPS provides LTL customers pickup visibility
UPS announced the launch of UPS Freight Pickup Notifications for LTL, a service designed to provide an added level of pickup control for the less-than-truckload industry. The new feature for LTL shipments provides customers visibility of the pickup process by confirming when a pickup is scheduled, informing them when the UPS Freight driver is en […]
November 1, 2011
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FedEx Trade Networks adds new offices in Europe, Africa
FedEx Trade Networks, the freight forwarding arm of FedEx Corp., has established operations in Johannesburg, South Africa; Bologna, Italy; and Ankara and Izmir, Turkey. As part of the company’s global expansion initiative, which began in 2008, it has opened a total of 45 offices throughout Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia. “FedEx Trade […]
November 1, 2011
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Mile Hi Foods cuts fuel costs with hybrid reefer system
Taking advantage of the electric standby capability of its 27 Carrier Transicold Vector multi-temperature trailer refrigeration units, Western food service distributor Mile Hi Foods Company is saving an estimated $85,000 annually in fuel costs while also improving the sustainability of its operations. A specialty food service company serving more than 300 national brand restaurants, Mile […]
November 1, 2011
Business
Fleet Management Solutions wins Federal Bureau of Prisons contract
Fleet Management Solutions, a provider of advanced telematics systems, announced it has been selected by the US Justice Department’s Federal Bureau of Prisons to equip its fleet vehicles and other mobile assets with their Fleet Director Global Iridium-based vehicle tracking and mobile resource management system. As specified by the BOP, all mobile assets must be […]
November 1, 2011
Business
Arkansas Best names Ingram senior VP/strategic development
Arkansas Best Corp. announced the appointment of James Ingram as senior vice president of strategic development. Ingram, 44, has been with the corporation for 21 years and currently serves as vice president of strategic development, responsible for the strategic growth initiatives of Arkansas Best, leading the continued development and diversification of the company’s logistics service […]
November 1, 2011
Business
Propane autogas vehicles to be featured on TV
Joe Thompson, president of Roush CleanTech, will appear on Fox Business Network’s “21st Century Business” on Saturday, Nov. 5. The half-hour program will explore the benefits of using propane as an alternative fuel source. Thompson will discuss Roush CleanTech and the benefits of adding the company’s propane autogas vehicles to a fleet. For air times […]
November 1, 2011
Business
TCA hosting Trucking’s Weight Loss Showdown
The Truckload Carriers Association has partnered with Lindora Clinic, providers of medically based weight-loss and health management wellness programs, to host Trucking’s Weight Loss Showdown, a competition with prize incentives for the fleet and individual who achieve the greatest percentages of weight loss. Carriers wishing to participate may apply through Nov. 30 at www.truckingsweightlossshowdown.com. The […]
November 1, 2011
Business
J.J. Keller now offers temporary trip permits 24/7
In order to meet the increased demand for overweight, oversize, trip, mileage and fuel permits, J.J. Keller & Associates Inc. now offers temporary permit service 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Carriers now can talk to a J.J. Keller representative at any time to order temporary permits, ensuring they have the correct permits […]
November 1, 2011
Business
Getloaded, JobsInLogistics.com launch partnership
Getloaded announced the launch of a new exclusive partnership with JobsInLogistics.com to provide transportation professionals with an avenue for additional resources to capitalize on record freight levels in the spot market caused by recent economic and employment fluctuations. JobsInLogistics.com, a career board for the logistics and transportation industry, says it connects transportation employers with qualified […]
November 1, 2011
Business
Fras-le develops Formula Truck brake friction material
Friction material manufacturer Fras-le North America Inc., which is exhibiting at AAPEX 2011 through Nov. 3 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nev., has turned part of its booth (#2658) into an interactive foam cast display of a Class 8 truck to show off its sponsorship of Formula Truck. Fras-le has been an […]
November 1, 2011
Business
Paccar Parts Fleet Services enhances e-catalog
Paccar Parts Fleet Services announced that its electronic catalog system, which is accessible to fleets, now uses vehicle maintenance reporting standard codes for easier part searches. The ECAT system is a Web-based application designed to provide detailed parts lists for Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks and in-depth component catalogs for Paccar Parts Fleet Services customers. The […]
November 1, 2011
Business
Maine company wins grand prize in Cat truck giveaway
In the Win A Cat Truck contest that ultimately drew more than 300 entries and 47,500 votes, LPA Marine of Peaks Island, Maine, came out on top—winning a brand-new Cat CT660 Vocational Truck, the first in a full line of vocational trucks from Caterpillar. “We have always struggled to find a truck that can match […]
November 1, 2011
Business
Michelin Americas Truck Tires kicks off online photo contest
Michelin Americas Truck Tires is offering the trucking community an online photo contest for its Michelin X One wide single truck tires. “Riding on Michelin X One Tires? Win X One Stuff!” will run for the month of November and be promoted on MATT’s Facebook and Twitter pages, as well as the MATT Eebsite at […]
November 1, 2011
Business
New Products
A rugged portable tablet, a demolition chisel, handheld LED work lights, compact pilot devices and coolant system leak repair are among the products featured.
November 1, 2011
Business
Equipment in Focus: Oil Drain Intervals
OEMs reluctant to extend oil drain intervals on latest engines.
November 1, 2011
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