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Jacobs Vehicle Systems names Wang GM of Suzhou facility in China

Jacobs Vehicle Systems, a supplier of heavy-duty diesel engine retarding systems, announced the appointment of William Wang as general manager of Jacobs’ Suzhou facility in China. China-based engineering, manufacturing and commercial functions will report directly to Wang, who will play a vital role in driving the strategic development and growth of the China market. Wang, […]

July 26, 2011

U.S. diesel price climbs for third consecutive week

The U.S. average price for a gallon of diesel climbed for the third consecutive week, this time rising 2.6 cents to $3.949 for the week ended Monday, July 25, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration. The price is $1.03 higher than the same week last year. The average price of diesel […]

July 25, 2011

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The National Grange Supports Right to Repair Act

The nation’s oldest national agricultural organization, the National Grange, on Monday, July 25, called on Congress to pass the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act in order to protect individual vehicle ownership rights, particularly for residents of farming and rural communities. “On behalf of over 200,000 members of the National Grange, we fully support […]

July 25, 2011

United Natural Foods president/CEO joins Arkansas Best board

Arkansas Best Corp. announced that Steven Spinner, current president and chief executive officer of United Natural Foods Inc., was appointed to its board of directors effective July 21. “As the current chief executive of a publicly-traded company for which efficient distribution of goods is so important, Steve Spinner will be a great resource for Arkansas […]

July 25, 2011

Purolator opens new Minneapolis/MSP branch

Purolator International, a provider of U.S.-Canada logistics services and subsidiary of Canadian logistics provider Purolator Inc., announced the opening of a new Minneapolis/MSP facility as part of its U.S./international expansion. The Minneapolis branch offers cross-border logistics services for shipments traveling between the United States’ Central Region and Canada. “There’s a vast amount of cross-border trade […]

July 25, 2011

GSO expanding South California parcel shipping operations

Regional carrier Golden State Overnight announced the opening of a new package sorting facility near the Los Angeles Airport, enabling the company to expand operations and keep pace with its growing ground and priority parcel delivery services throughout California and the metropolitan regions of Nevada and Arizona. “The new Los Angeles facility allows us to […]

July 25, 2011

FedEx fulfilling global citizenship goals

FedEx Corp. announced that it moved closer to meeting its 2020 global citizenship goals with significant support from its 290,000 global team members and through a number of smart investments. The FedEx 2010 Global Citizenship Update showcases how smart collaboration and strategic investments can help connect the world in responsible and resourceful ways, while creating […]

July 25, 2011

Port of Seattle continues to be green gateway for trade

The Port of Seattle says a study shows it offers the lowest carbon footprint for containers moving from Asia to the Midwest. The 2011 “Carbon Footprint Analysis for the Asia to North America Intermodal Trade,” is designed to allow for easy determination of a container’s carbon footprint. The study’s Green Gateway Carbon Calculator allows shippers […]

July 25, 2011

Propane autogas on display at FedFleet

Federal fleet managers are offered a clear vision of how propane autogas can reduce operating and maintenance costs and their carbon footprint at the 11th annual National Motor Vehicle and Aviation Workshops and Exposition (FedFleet), which runs through July 28 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Fla. “Propane offers on- and off-road options […]

July 25, 2011

PHH Arval symposium showcases fleet experts, ride and drive

PHH Arval, a provider of fleet management services in Canada and the United States, hosted the 2011 Fleet Management Symposium and Ride and Drive event on June 30 in Milton, Ontario. Attendees test-drove some of the industry’s newest vehicles, including 2012 model year previews. Clients also were able to see a variety of medium- and […]

July 25, 2011

Bendix acquires vehicle sensor business from Iteris

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, a member of the Knorr-Bremse Group, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire select assets – including SafetyDirect and the AutoVue Lane Departure Warning System – from Iteris Inc. The transaction is expected to close prior to Aug. 31. At that time, Bendix and Knorr-Bremse plan to incorporate the […]

July 25, 2011

Kelley named president of Webb Severe Duty

Marmon Highway Technologies has named Ken Kelley as president of Webb Severe Duty. Kelley is a 24-year veteran of the commercial vehicle industry with extensive background in sales, marketing and engineering. In his new position, he will be responsible for continuing to grow the company’s transit/coach market share and will lead the introduction of new […]

July 25, 2011

Progressive iPhone app provides convenient insurance estimate

Truckers who are in the market for a new vehicle or looking to shop and save now can get an insurance estimate from the comfort of their home office or the road. Progressive Insurance is rolling out its new convenient Insure My Truck app, which requires nothing more than a few clicks on your iPhone. […]

July 25, 2011

Brentwood Services Administrators to manage OneBeacon claims

OneBeacon Insurance Co. announced that it has contracted with Brentwood Services Administrators Inc. to manage the claims for its occupational accident insurance program for the trucking industry nationwide in 48 states. OneBeacon, based in Basking Ridge, N.J., says its occupational accident program is primarily marketed to owner-operators and provides occupational accident insurance coverage to over-the-road […]

July 25, 2011

Kardex Remstar touts vertical carousel with interchangeable carrier

The Megamat RS Vertical Carousel from Kardex Remstar features an interchangeable carrier design, allowing parts and service operations to mix, match and change storage configurations more easily. With a standard multipurpose carrier, organizations can add partitions, dividers, intermediate shelves, rollout drawers and a variety of front lip height and depth clips to customize the unit […]

July 25, 2011

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Qualcomm acquires GestureTek assets

Qualcomm Inc. announced that it has acquired certain assets from GestureTek, a developer of gesture recognition technology. GestureTek develops and implements gesture-based technologies in mobile devices, entertainment facilities, healthcare systems, retail locations and public and private venues. Qualcomm says the acquisition, terms of which were not announced, provides ownership of certain intellectual property assets related […]

July 25, 2011

Colorado city goes green with Mack NG refuse trucks

The City of Grand Junction, Colorado recently accepted delivery of four natural gas-powered Mack TerraPro Low Entry refuse trucks – the first natural gas refuse trucks to operate in Western Colorado. “Grand Junction is committed to clean air technology and we’ve long relied on Mack trucks to handle our refuse collection,” Grand Junction assistant financial […]

July 25, 2011

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Yokohama Tire president comments on 2011 so far

Six months of 2011 have sailed by, and for Dan King, Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) senior vice president of sales and marketing, the journey has been defined by varying currents, which at times has included navigating through choppy waters. The company has had to deal with ramifications from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that […]

July 22, 2011

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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

The proposal would remove all greenhouse gas standards for heavy-duty vehicles and heavy-duty engines.

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

Schneider is the only carrier that operates a single-rail cross-border intermodal solution and has rapidly grown its intermodal market share of cross-border freight between the United States and Mexico, while setting industry benchmarks in speed, security and reliability on the CPKC rail network.

Schneider's business is booming at the border

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Truckload market recovery slows amid freight volatility

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