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John Davis Trucking countersues Amtrak, UP, following deadly crash

According to a report in the Reno Gazette Journal, John Davis Trucking Company is countersuing Amtrak and Union Pacific following an accident June 24 when a JDT truck struck an Amtrak train, killing six people. According to the report, JDT alleges the rail companies failed to maintain a safe railroad crossing at the crash site […]

August 3, 2011

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Roadrunner acquires intermodal transportation provider

Roadrunner Transportation Systems announced the acquisition of The James Brooks Company, a provider of intermodal transportation and related services to the ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach and Oakland. James Brooks transports primarily fresh produce including citrus, vegetables, fruit, and nuts. The purchase price was approximately $7.5 million and was financed with borrowings under RRTS’ credit […]

August 3, 2011

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TomTom offers restricted route update

TomTom has integrated Commercial Vehicle Restrictions into its TomTom PRO navigation solutions. In some states, business vehicles can be restricted from using particular roads and classification varies by state and any vehicle that bears commercial license plates must adhere to these regulations. With Commercial Vehicle Restrictions content, TomTom says drivers will receive safe, legal and […]

August 3, 2011

Navistar restructures North American manufacturing strategy

Navistar International Corporation will close its Chatham, Ontario, truck manufacturing operation. In addition, the company also announced plans to rationalize and better integrate its RV and chassis businesses. The Chatham facility has been idled since June 2009 and employees have been on layoff status for the past two years due to the company’s inability to […]

August 3, 2011

Love’s opens new truck stop in Texas

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores held a ribbon cutting event in partnership with the city of Rhome at a new travel stop in Rhome, Texas. As part of its ongoing commitment to the people and communities in which it operates, Love’s will donate $1,000 to the Wise Area Relief Mission (WARM), a nonprofit organization […]

August 3, 2011

Getloaded offers freight matching service in Spanish

Getloaded, a web-based logistics service to match freight to trucks, launched a service in Spanish at Getloaded.com/espanol. In the United States, the Hispanic market within trucking represents approximately 25 percent of the Owner-Operator segment. Hispanic transportation professionals can now access the logistics information they need in the language of their choice, the company says. Members […]

August 2, 2011

GE Capital Fleet Services touts new vehicle ordering tool

GE Capital Fleet Services launched a tool that allows fleet managers and drivers to order vehicles and track orders via the web, tablets, and mobile devices. The tool is the first in a series of new technology services that GE says it is creating to help fleet managers proactively analyze and manage their fleet operations. […]

August 2, 2011

Remy receives third straight Masters of Quality award from DTNA

Remy Inc., manufacturer of Delco Remy heavy duty starters and alternators, received the 2010 Masters of Quality Award from Daimler Trucks North America, marking the fifth occasion and third consecutive year where Remy has received this honor. The Masters of Quality is the highest level of recognition that DTNA presents to its leading suppliers. For […]

August 2, 2011

Quality Distribution profits up sharply

Quality Distribution, Inc., the nation’s largest chemical bulk tank truck carrier, reported net income of $9.0 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011, compared to net income of $2.1 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, in the second quarter ended June 30, 2010. Adjusted net income for the […]

August 2, 2011

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TA opens location in Indiana

TravelCenters of America has opened its newest TA full-service travel center at Exit 230 off I-65 in DeMotte, Ind. The location was previously operated as Gas City, and was purchased by TA in May. “We are very excited to be able to fly the TA flag in DeMotte. This facility is now shining, and all […]

August 2, 2011

ATA says FMCSA’s strategic plan comes up short

Responding to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s draft Five-Year Strategic Plan, the American Trucking Associations said it does not do enough to address the root causes of crashes. “ATA commends FMCSA for acknowledging the need to address all entities that affect truck and driver safety in the transportation life cycle, especially the operators of […]

August 2, 2011

Diesel dips 1.2 cents to $3.937

After three straight week of increases, the U.S. average price for a gallon of diesel slipped 1.2 cents to $3.937 for the week ended Aug. 1, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration. The price is nearly $1.01 higher than the same week last year. Regionally, the picture was somewhat mixed as […]

August 2, 2011

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Old Dominion launches 3PL

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. is expanding its service offerings with the introduction of Vault Logistics, a neutral third-party provider of supply chain solutions that will help the company more effectively manage the supply chain process. Vault Logistics unites several existing business units within Old Dominion into an independent operating division that includes warehousing, business […]

August 2, 2011

DuPont receives Masters of Quality award from Daimler Trucks

DuPont Performance Coatings, manufacturer and marketer of heavy-duty truck coatings, has received the Daimler Trucks North America Masters of Quality award. This is the fifth year DuPont has received the award, and the third time in the past four years. Daimler’s Masters of Quality program recognizes suppliers who meet or exceed Daimler Trucks North America’s […]

August 2, 2011

USA Truck names new COO

USA Truck, Inc. has named David B. Hartline executive vice president and chief operations officer for Trucking. “I am delighted to have David join our team,” said USA Truck President and CEO Cliff Beckham. “We believe David’s talents for operational execution and leadership development are just what we need to help unlock our model’s earnings […]

August 2, 2011

Teletrac unveils new Fleet Director and in-cab terminal

Teletrac announced the release of Fleet Director 8.5, the latest version of its fleet management telematics system. The company says that fleet managers can improve profit-and-loss factors such as fuel consumption and safety performance by using new trending analytics in Fleet Director 8.5 to instantly spot performance peaks and valleys over any recent three-month period. […]

August 2, 2011

Love’s takes customer service 24/7

Citing the importance of customer service, Love’s Travel Stops announced extended working hours of its customer care center to include overnights and Sundays. The company increased resources and hired additional staff to take care of more customers across the country around the clock. “We serve a trucking industry that never sleeps, as well as the […]

August 1, 2011

Nelson Global Products acquires Morton Industries and BSI

Nelson Global Products Inc., a tubular and exhaust products manufacturer for commercial vehicle markets, has acquired Morton Industries LLC and Bradley Services Inc. (BSI), both of Morton, Ill., effective immediately. Morton Industries and BSI will continue to operate under the leadership of Chris Ober, their current president, and management team. Nelson Global Products, and its […]

August 1, 2011

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Drayage operator T.G.S. closes its doors

T.G.S. is at least the second carrier to not make it out of the month of July, joining Carrol Fulmer in its industry exit.

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Repeal of truck emissions regs 'doesn’t help the trucking industry'

If finalized, this proposal would remove all greenhouse gas standards for light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and heavy-duty engines, starting with EPA’s first greenhouse gas regulations set in 2010 for light-duty vehicles and those set in 2011 for medium-duty vehicles and heavy-duty vehicles and engines – which includes off-cycle credits like the much hated start-stop feature on most new cars.

EPA set to unravel 'disastrous' federal trucking emissions regulations

OneCompass Holdings has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase all the assets of Koleaseco Inc., a respected asset-based transportation provider with over 30 years of operational excellence.

Hyway Transportation parent acquiring Michigan fleet

Hub Group's acquisition of Marten Intermodal more than doubles the intermodal giant's temp-controlled business.

Hub Group acquires Marten's intermodal business

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