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USA Truck posts 3Q net loss, declines Celadon meeting
USA Truck Inc. on Friday, Oct. 21, announced base revenue of $102.6 million for the 2011 third quarter ended Sept. 30, an increase of 1.9 percent from $100.8 million for the same quarter of 2010. Net loss was $4.3 million compared to net income of $0.6 million. For the nine months ended Sept. 30, base […]
October 21, 2011
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ATA, president/CEO Graves agree on new contract
The American Trucking Associations announced last week at its annual Management Conference and Exhibition it had reached an agreement on a new three-year contract with Bill Graves, the association’s president and chief executive officer. “By retaining Governor Graves, the members of ATA are sending a strong message – that despite the challenges we face in […]
October 21, 2011
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BTS releases State Transportation Statistics 2010
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics, a part of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, has released “State Transportation Statistics 2010,” a Web-only reference guide to transportation data by state. The eighth annual STS consists of 112 tables of state data on infrastructure, safety, freight transportation, passenger travel, registered vehicles and vehicle-miles […]
October 21, 2011
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CARB reminds truck owners of looming DPF mandate
The California Air Resources Board on Friday, Oct. 21, issued a reminder to owners of heavier diesel trucks that they need to act now in order to comply with California’s Truck and Bus regulation, which has its first diesel filter deadlines in January 2012. “Fleet owners need to plan now to equip their trucks with […]
October 21, 2011
Business
CARB adopts cap-and-trade regulation
The California Air Resources Board last week adopted the final cap-and-trade regulation, putting into place another key element of the state’s climate plan. The cap-and-trade program will now join a suite of other measures, including standards for ultra-clean cars, low-carbon fuels and renewable electricity. “Cap-and-trade is another important building block in California’s effort to create […]
October 21, 2011
Business
Peterbilt enhances Model 210, 220 cabover trucks
Peterbilt Motors Co. on Friday, Oct. 21, unveiled new design enhancements for medium-duty Models 210 and 220 cabovers in the Class 6 and Class 7 markets. Offering added maneuverability, payload capacity and visibility, the cabover vehicles are available in several wheelbases to accommodate a variety of application requirements, including pickup and delivery, wrecker and sweeper. […]
October 21, 2011
Business
Longistics, Rare Bird celebrate opening of China exhibition center
Longistics, a full-service provider of global logistics solutions, and Rare Bird Trading Co. on Friday, Oct. 21, celebrated the opening of the Suzhou Industrial Park International Commodities Exhibition Center, where North Carolina- and U.S.-based companies will exhibit their products. North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue and a delegation of North Carolina business leaders and officials were […]
October 21, 2011
Business
UPS, FedEx, Navistar applaud free trade agreements
UPS, FedEx and Navistar on Friday, Oct. 21, all applauded the recent approval of the free trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama as a growth mechanism for the United States. “Robust trade will create new opportunities for American businesses to grow and add employees,” said Scott Davis, chairman and chief executive officer of […]
October 21, 2011
Business
Hankook announces 8 percent commerical tire price increase
Hankook Tire America Corp. is raising prices by up to 8 percent on its line of Commercial Tires in the United States. The amount of the increase will vary by product and size. The increases will be effective on Nov. 1.
October 21, 2011
Business
Mitsubishi Fuso boosts Canter fuel economy with new air deflector
A new air deflector being offered by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. is designed to reduce drag while boosting fuel economy. The deflector is available for all Mitsubishi Fuso 2012 Canter FE/FG Series standard-cab models as well as for 2005-10 standard-cab FE and FG models. The unit is not applicable to, or intended for […]
October 21, 2011
Business
MTIS by PSI demonstrate quick retrofit
Meritor Inc. and Pressure Systems International recently demonstrated a four man-hour retrofit of the Meritor Tire Inflation System by PSI during their Annual Fleet Technology Event. MTIS by PSI says fleets often spec new trailers with their product they learn how it can lower their operating costs by improving fuel economy, reducing tire wear and […]
October 21, 2011
Business
Dow Kokam unveils global R&D center
Dow Kokam has unveiled its state-of-the-art global research and development (R&D) center located in Lee’s Summit, Mo. The world-class R&D center will enhance Dow Kokam’s ability to provide customers with cutting-edge energy storage solutions for transportation, stationary and defense applications, and is designed to bring new materials and breakthrough innovation to market quicker than ever […]
October 21, 2011
Business
Omaha Truck Center dealership in Columbus relocates
Omaha Truck Center Inc. of Columbus, Neb., has moved to a new facility at 2357 E. 29th Ave. Express Truck Center, which has operated in Columbus as a full parts and service Freightliner dealership since 2008, says customer demand created the need to for a new facility with more truck service bays and more parts […]
October 21, 2011
Business
Nelson Global names Aylor GM/aftermarket
Nelson Global Products Inc. announced the appointment of Randy Aylor as general manager of the company’s aftermarket division, where he will lead a team to strengthen and accelerate the company’s initiatives in the medium- and heavy-duty aftermarket with intentions to supply multiple distribution channels with the right products at the right time. Before joining Nelson, […]
October 21, 2011
Business
Thousands of U.S. metro bridges ‘structurally deficient,’ study shows
A new report shows that more than 18,000 of the nation’s busiest bridges, clustered in the nation’s metropolitan areas, are rated as “structurally deficient,” according to Transportation for America. “The Fix We’re In For: The State of Our Nation’s Busiest Bridges” ranks 102 metro areas in three population categories based on the percentage of deficient […]
October 20, 2011
Business
DTNA to ramp up Western Star production
Daimler Trucks North America on Thursday, Oct. 20, announced the addition of a second shift and plans to ramp up production at its truck manufacturing plant in Portland, Ore., creating about 350 new jobs at the facility by the end of 2012. The additional workers represent a nearly 50 increase in personnel at the plant […]
October 20, 2011
Business
Truckstop electrification now at R Place in Wendover, Utah
Shore power now is available at R Place Trucker’s Plaza at Wendover, Utah, on Interstate 80 at the Utah-Nevada border. The service, with 32 power hookups, was unveiled at a grand opening celebration on Oct. 13 during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, complete with demonstration of the technology, food specials and giveaways of free nights of shore […]
October 20, 2011
Business
Love’s opens new travel stop in Perrysburg, Ohio
Love’s Travel Stops announced it opened a new travel stop in Perrysburg, Ohio, at Interstate 280, Exit 1B. The Perrysburg Love’s includes an Arby’s restaurant, 126 truck spaces, DEF dispensers at the diesel islands, CAT scales, five showers, a game room and other amenities. A Love’s Truck Tire Care center will be open onsite 24/7 […]
October 20, 2011
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