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NTTC says halt wetlines, regulatory privatization rulemakings

The National Tank Truck Carriers on Wednesday, Oct. 5, says it has asked U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to direct the withdrawal of two rulemakings that it considers unnecessary and counterproductive to safety. The first rulemaking would require a ban on gasoline in loading lines on cargo tanks (wetlines), while the other would turn over […]

October 5, 2011

Weak economy, low consumer confidence top business threats, survey shows

Economic weakness and low consumer confidence, combined with vendor capacity/reliability, are the top threats to business success this peak season, according to the Peak Season Trends and Strategies Survey Report released Wednesday, Oct. 5, by Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium. “What we found was not surprising, but very real, based on expectations for the upcoming holiday […]

October 5, 2011

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Logistics firms did better in 2010, survey shows

Logistics companies experienced improved economic conditions in 2010, with 88 percent of companies surveyed in North America meeting or exceeding their revenue projections, as compared with only 50 percent in 2009, according to the 18th Annual Survey of Third-Party Logistics Providers sponsored by Penske Logistics. The survey findings were released earlier this week at the […]

October 5, 2011

Frozen Food Express streamlines dry freight services

Frozen Food Express Industries Inc. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, announced that it will restructure its dry freight service offerings. The Dallas-based company says it will continue to offer dry freight options in certain lanes via its temperature-controlled trailers, but that it no longer will provide dry freight services via a dedicated fleet of dry van […]

October 5, 2011

Integrated Freight plans 30% capacity growth

Integrated Freight Corp. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, announced that it has initiated the first phase of its capacity expansion plan following the execution of its agreement with Hillair Capital Investments. Integrated Freight says the agreement will enable it and its four operating subsidiaries to begin the growth of its capacity base by more than 30 […]

October 5, 2011

Westpoint Transportation implements uDrove

Westpoint Transportation, based in Boise, Idaho, announced that it has selected uDrove, a paper replacement management tool, to help manage in-cab paperwork. “We are excited about moving forward with this innovative process,” says Dan Fulkerson, general manager of Westpoint Transportation. “The uDrove application will eliminate a lot of paper, and we will be more productive […]

October 5, 2011

EFS Transportation Services, TCH plan joint venture

First Data Corp., a provider of electronic commerce and payment processing, and Transportation Clearing House, a transportation payments organization, on Wednesday, Oct. 5, announced plans to create a joint venture company. First Data will contribute its EFS Transportation Services business to the new venture to be merged with TCH. “In forming this joint venture company, […]

October 5, 2011

ACS Sleep Pointe network processed 20,000 drivers in first year

Affiliated Computer Services on Wednesday, Oct. 5, observed the one-year anniversary of the company’s deployment of the ACS Sleep Pointe network, a sleep apnea reporting service designed to helps carrier better address the problem of sleep apnea. ACS partnered with Sleep Pointe to help carriers collect and evaluate sleep apnea treatment information from auto-titrating positive […]

October 5, 2011

EPA SmartWay recognizes YRC Worldwide’s chief sustainability officer

YRC Worldwide Inc. amnnounced that its chief sustainability officer, Mike Kelley, is a recipient of one of the inaugural U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay Champion Awards. YRC Worldwide is a charter partner of the program and a past recipient of the SmartWay Excellence Award. The SmartWay Champion Award recognizes individuals and teams whose leadership, expertise, […]

October 5, 2011

Idealease elects board members, re-elects corporate officers

Idealease Inc. shareholders elected their 2012 board of directors at the company’s 29th annual meeting in Chicago. Tom Vandehey, president of Idealease of Central Wisconsin, was elected chairman for a one-year tearm, and Scott McCandless, president of McCandless Idealease, was elected vice chairman; he will serve as vice chairman for one year, followed by a […]

October 5, 2011

UPS announces global forestry initiative

The UPS Foundation announced a new environmental initiative with funding to help plant, protect and preserve trees in urban and rural areas in the United States and around the world. Nearly $2 million in new environmental grants will be distributed by the UPS Foundation, which is collaborating with some of the world’s leading environmental organizations […]

October 5, 2011

Love’s donates $1.1 million to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Love’s Travel Stops announced it raised $1.1 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals across the country during its annual five-week fund-raising campaign, a record for the company. More than 270 Love’s locations nationwide contributed by selling paper donation hearts in the amounts of $1, $5 and $20. Many Love’s stores also organized local events to […]

October 5, 2011

Goodyear Highway Hero nominations accepted until Nov. 30

Nominations for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s 29th annual North America Highway Hero program will be accepted until Nov. 30. The Highway Hero program was created by Goodyear to recognize professional truck drivers and the life-saving rescues and roadside assistance they provide as their jobs take them across North America. “Through this program, we’ve […]

October 5, 2011

Utility Trailer launches mobile Website

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. announced the launch of the mobile version of the company’s corporate Website, www.utilitytrailer.com. The mobile Website is designed to provider users the ability to search for new and used trailers, obtain press information, view videos and locate a Utility dealer closest to the individual’s current location. “We are proud to be […]

October 5, 2011

Venchurs partners with Michelin for Ford QVM CNG light trucks

Automotive OEM supplier Venchurs has announced the launch of Venchurs Vehicle Systems, its new division and build center located in Adrian, Mich. Venchurs Vehicle Systems, a Ford QVM, unveiled its new CNG dedicated and bifuel conversions for Ford light trucks at the Green Fleet conference in Grapevine, Texas. “The Venchurs team welcomes the opportunity to […]

October 5, 2011

Honeywell releases Remote MasterMind for Mobility 2.5 software

Honeywell announced that customers using Honeywell mobile devices equipped with Honeywell’s Remote MasterMind for Mobility 2.5 software now can track key operational metrics, including battery life, barcode scans and keypad/touchscreen interactions. Honeywell says the software’s enhancements are in addition to its ability to manage, update and remotely diagnose Microsoft Windows operating system-based mobile devices within […]

October 5, 2011

Qualcomm announces personnel moves

Qualcomm Inc. announced that Steve Altman will become vice chairman, Steve Mollenkopf has been promoted to president and chief operating officer, and Derek Aberle has been promoted to executive vice president and group president. The changes will be effective Nov. 12. “I would like to congratulate all three gentlemen on their new positions and thank […]

October 5, 2011

Supreme names Korth president/CEO

Supreme Industries Inc. announced that Kim Korth has been appointed by Supreme’s board of directors to the permanent position of president and chief executive officer. Korth has served as interim president and CEO of the company since February in order to provide Supreme’s board with the time needed to select the person most capable of […]

October 5, 2011

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