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California city converts entire fleet to Mack alt-fuel vehicles
Mack Trucks on Tuesday, July 17, announced that the City of Pomona, Calif., recently purchased 22 natural gas-powered TerraPro Low Entry vehicles, converting its entire fleet to Bulldogs with the alternative-fuel technology. The Mack TerraPro models are expected to be delivered in September. “The City of Pomona is committed to reducing its environmental footprint,” said […]
July 17, 2012
Business
Towne Air Freight chooses PeopleNet Blu.2 in-cab system
PeopleNet, a provider integrated onboard computing and mobile communications systems, announced that Towne Air Freight has begun to install its Blu.2 in-cab technology and mobile communication system in its entire nationwide linehaul fleet. “Being new to in-cab technology, we really scrutinized and compared just about every provider,” says Jerry Scott, Towne Air Freight’s vice president […]
July 17, 2012
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Allison transmissions exclusive offering in Freightliner NG vehicles
Allison Transmission has announced its transmissions are the exclusive offering in Freightliner’s natural gas vehicles, including the new Cascadia 113 natural gas tractor. The Cascadia 113 natural gas tractor will be equipped with the new Cummins Westport ISX12 G heavy-duty engine and with Allison 4000 Series transmissions exclusively at launch. Allison 3000 Series transmissions also […]
July 17, 2012
Business
EPA selects Yokohama casing as SmartWay benchmark
Yokohama Tire Corp. announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is utilizing its commercial truck tire casing to establish a SmartWay verification program for retreaded tires used on Class 8 linehaul trucks. Once a retreaded tire receives EPA certification, fleets using those tires will be compliant with California Air Resources Board regulations for low rolling-resistance […]
July 17, 2012
Business
HHG documentation rules amended
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a direct final rule amending the regulations governing the period during which household goods motor carriers must retain documentation of an individual shipper’s waiver of receipt of printed copies of consumer protection materials. This change harmonizes the retention period with other document retention requirements applicable to HHG […]
July 16, 2012
Business
MTI Transportation ordered to shut down
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Friday, July 13, ordered Alabama-based truck company MTI Transportation to cease all transportation services immediately based on evidence that it was a chameleon operation for two unsafe truck companies previously shut down by the agency. “This case sends the message that we will shut down unsafe truck companies […]
July 13, 2012
Business
Peterbilt Model 579 earns SmartWay designation
Peterbilt Motors Co. on Friday, July 13, announced that its new Model 579 tractor has received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay designation, joining the company’s lineup of SmartWay-designated vehicles: Model 587, Model 384 and Model 386 with and without LNG. “After extensive product development and aerodynamic refinement, we are very proud to obtain the […]
July 13, 2012
Business
FAQs about EOBRs highlighted on FMCSA Website
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has highlighted on its Website a list of frequently asked questions regarding electronic onboard recorders following President Obama’s signing of highway legislation that mandates electronic logging devices. The list responds to questions regarding the safety benefits of EOBRs, FMCSA’s pending EOBR rulemaking, the economic impact of such a regulation […]
July 12, 2012
Business
TrakLok applauds highway bill’s hazmat mandate
TrakLok, manufacturer of a truck and container security device that combines physical security with real-time global monitoring and notification, announced its approval of the inclusion of a new hazardous materials assessment program in the federal surface authorization legislation Congress passed last week. “We must do more to ensure the safety and security of high-risk hazmat […]
July 12, 2012
Business
‘CNG/LNG: Fueling the Future’ panel highlights first day of CVOC
The volatility of diesel prices, desire to lessen dependence on foreign oil and pressure to improve the environmental footprint have made natural gas an increasingly desirable alternative to diesel fuel for the trucking industry. Intense interest in this topic will make the kick-off panel discussion at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference – “CNG/LNG: Fueling […]
July 12, 2012
Business
Peterbilt launches Model 579 production
Peterbilt on Wednesday, July 11, announced that it now is producing its new Model 579 that features aerodynamic styling optimized for superior fuel efficiency and an interior that addresses operator comfort and productivity. The first 579 production vehicles are being built for Peterbilt and PacLease dealers. “This is truly a historic occasion for our Peterbilt […]
July 11, 2012
Business
Online presentation helps truckers recognize, manage fatigue
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is now offering a free online presentation for truckers describing the signs, causes and effects of driver fatigue and some strategies to manage it. “SAFE-T: Sleep, Alertness and Fatigue Education for Truckers” is available at www.aasmnet.org/safet. The presentation also is on YouTube to share or embed. The 23-minute narrated […]
July 11, 2012
Business
Study: Zero-emissions trucks feasible for California
A study says that zero-emissions trucks such as hybrid-electric trucks receiving power along major roadways – similar to light-rail trains and buses in some cities – could be in demonstration in the next few years and eventually be part of a zero-emissions corridor along the busy Interstate 710 Freeway leaving Los Angeles ports. CalStart, an […]
July 11, 2012
Business
Pickens to keynote ATA’s Natural Gas in Trucking Summit
The American Trucking Associations announced that energy executive T. Boone Pickens will be a keynote speaker at ATA’s Natural Gas in Trucking Summit. Pickens’ remarks will be made during a session titled “The Transformation of America’s Energy Future” during the Nov. 28-30 event. Pickens is chairman and chief executive officer of BP Capital, which operates […]
July 11, 2012
Business
Vocational Energy builds Veolia-owned CNG fueling station
Vocational Energy announced the completion of a Veolia-owned compressed natural gas fueling station in Waunakee, Wis. Vocational Energy, headquartered in Fontana, Cal., has been crisscrossing the country over the past three years, designing and constructing turnkey CNG fueling stations for customers looking to augment their current fueling strategies with clean-burning domestic CNG. “We’ve had a […]
July 11, 2012
Business
FMCSA seeking nominees for MCSAC
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is soliciting applications and nominations for interested persons to serve on the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee. The MCSAC is composed of FMCSA stakeholders from the safety enforcement, industry, labor and safety sectors and is charged with providing advice and recommendations to the FMCSA administrator on federal motor carrier […]
July 10, 2012
Business
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index fell in May
FTR Associates on Monday, July 9, announced that its Trucking Conditions Index for May fell nearly 4.0 points from the previous month to a reading of 5.1, its lowest level in six months. April’s strong performance was not sustained, reflecting soft pricing results for the first quarter of 2012 and the moderate levels of driver […]
July 9, 2012
Business
TMC Fall Meeting, TMCSuperTech 2012 set for Sept. 10-13
The American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council will hold its 2012 Fall Meeting and National Technician Skills Competition – TMCSuperTech 2012 – Sept. 10-13 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. The meeting theme, “Forging Solutions for Tomorrow’s Maintenance Challenges,” will be carried out through technical sessions covering management, training, equipment selection, […]
July 9, 2012
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