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Carrier Transicold boosts reefer unit warranties
Carrier Transicold has enhanced the warranty coverage for its Vector trailer refrigeration units.  “Vector systems deliver dual benefits of reduced maintenance and higher system reliability because they are less complex than conventional mechanical systems and comparative semi-electric systems,” said Patrick McDonald, product manager – trailer, Carrier Transicold. “Our latest-generation Vector units build on this legacy, […]
October 22, 2014
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Business
Prime purchases 2,500 Utility reefer trailers
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, announce its largest single trailer order purchased by Prime Inc. Founded in 1970 and based in Springfield, Missouri, Prime is one of the most successful refrigerated, flatbed, and tanker carrier trucking services in North America. Prime’s recent purchase of 2,500 Utility 3000R reefer trailers from Utility Trailer Sales of the Ozarks marks a […]
October 7, 2014
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Carrier Transicold premieres remote control panels for reefer operations
Carrier Transicold says its new APX remote panels add convenience and efficiency for refrigerated transport operations by placing trailer refrigeration controls in locations more easily accessible to operators. Carrier Transicold helps improve global transport and shipping of temperature-controlled cargoes with a complete line of equipment for refrigerated trucks, trailers and containers, and is a part […]
August 12, 2014
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Business
Decker Truckline selects Orbcomm for refrigerated fleet
Orbcomm, a global provider of machine-to-machine (M2M) systems, has been selected by Decker Truckline, Inc. (Decker) to provide tracking and monitoring for its fleet of 800 refrigerated trailers.
August 5, 2014
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Ryder System announces new warranty for used refrigerated trucks
Ryder System announced the launch of its new “Keep It Cool” promotion in the United States and Canada.  The promotion is available through September 1, 2014 and offers a free 12-month warranty, underwritten by Premium 2000+, on qualified used refrigerated trucks.  The new Ryder warranty offering covers both the truck engine and the refrigeration unit. “We […]
July 29, 2014
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Food distribution giant hit with $20 million in mishandling charges
Sysco Corp., the largest U.S. food distribution company, will pay almost $20 million dollars in restitution, costs and penalties in California for the illegal practice of holding perishable foods – such as seafood, milk and raw meat – in unrefrigerated sheds.
July 24, 2014
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Business
Power up: trailer tracking systems are beating the odds
The odds have always been stacked against using technology to track and monitor trailers but the evolution has arrived.
June 15, 2014
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Q&A: Thermo King talks advantages, misconceptions of hybrid reefer units
Thermo King product manager Tom Kampf talked the bottom line, misconceptions, technology and market penetration with CCJ Executive Editor Jack Roberts.
June 5, 2014
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Carrier Transicold names Dealers of the Year
CT Power of Commerce City, Colo., was named Carrier Transicold’s 2013 North America Dealer of the Year, and Frio Servicio de Monterrey S.A. de C.V. of Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, was named 2013 Latin America Dealer of the Year at the recent annual meeting of Carrier Transicold’s Americas Truck/Trailer/Rail dealers. Carrier Transicold helps improve global […]
April 24, 2014
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XTRA Lease pushes the envelope on trailer technology
XTRA Lease has ordered approximately 5,000 new trailers for 2014, most of which will be built with corrosion-fighting galvanized steel components. The company is adding a mix of dry vans, liftgated vans and reefers equipped with new fuel-saving Thermo King Precedent reefer units. For the first time, XTRA Lease will offer dry vans built with […]
March 5, 2014
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Business
Summitt Trucking switches to Blue Tree Systems
Summitt Trucking is switching its fleet to the R:COM fleet management system from Blue Tree Systems
January 29, 2014
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Carrier Transicold introduces Hybrid Vectro 8600MT trailer refrigerator
Carrier Transicold says its new Vector 8600MT hybrid unit advances multi-temperature trailer refrigeration with new smart remote evaporators that improve operational efficiencies and reliability, and enable easier, more flexible installation. The Vector 8600MT is the first commercially available multi-temperature trailer refrigeration unit that meets the 2013 EPA Tier 4 standard. “The innovative engineering that went […]
November 27, 2013
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Business
Thermo King details ATA exhibits
Thermo King says it will showcase its most environmentally sensitive diesel trailer temperature control system at the Thermo King booth #1101, and highlights cargo assurance solutions that include: food temperature and door monitoring sensors; a fleet asset management system; and units designed to enable users to easily launch a temperature monitoring program. “More than ever […]
October 10, 2013
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Regulations
Workforce Pell Grant unlocks funds for CDLs, diesel tech certs
Pell Grants would be available for programs lasting 8–14 weeks, helping students fund CDL and certain diesel mechanic certifications.
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Class 8 truck orders surge 159% in February, signaling cyclical recovery
Chief Financial Officer Chris Wikoff noted that last year, average truck count in Werner's One-Way division, where ECM operated, was 2,386, a 10% decrease year-over-year.
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ECM Transport future in question amid Werner’s One-Way reorg
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