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DERA grants $5.1M to reduce diesel emissions
More than $5.1 million in Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) funds have been granted to five organizations to aid in diesel emissions reductions in EPA Region 7 (including Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and Nebraska and nine tribal nations. EPA Region 6 includes Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and 66 tribal nations.). The funds are part […]
August 6, 2010
Business
Senate bill would allow heavier trucks on interstates
Three U.S. senators have introduced legislation (S. 3705) that would allow states to increase the limit on truck weights to 97,000 pounds on interstate highways within their jurisdictions. Under the legislation, trailers would have to be equipped with at least six axles. The bill — sponsored by Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) […]
August 6, 2010
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Max Fuller gets his 50,000th Freightliner
Few trucking executives buy 50,000 trucks over the course of their careers, but Max Fuller has accomplished something even more unusual. On Aug. 5, the co-chairman and chief executive officer of Chattanooga, Tenn.-based U.S. Xpress took delivery of his 50,000th truck of a single make – Freightliner. In a ceremony at U.S. Xpress’ headquarters, Fuller […]
August 6, 2010
Business
NAFA forms CARB Advisory Council
The NAFA Fleet Management Association has announced the formation of the NAFA CARB Advisory Council, a new subcommittee of NAFA’s Fuels & Technology Advisory Council, to provide input to both NAFA and the California Air Resources Board on regulatory matters that impact fleet managers in California. Within the past year, CARB has: announced that it […]
August 6, 2010
Business
Vipar Heavy Duty Network adds distributors in D.C., Idaho
Providing new strategic distribution locations in the Washington, D.C. metro area and Idaho, Vipar Heavy Duty has announced the addition of Northern Virginia Supply Inc. and Western Trailer Sales Co. Inc. to its network of distributors. Headquartered in Springfield, Va., Northern Virginia Supply is a full-line heavy-duty distributor that covers the Washington, D.C. metro area […]
August 6, 2010
Trucks
Wabash reports second quarter results
Wabash National Corporation has reported year-overyear operating improvements across most financial and operating metrics. The Company reported an operating loss of $5.7 million for the second quarter of 2010, compared to an operating loss of $16.7 million for the second quarter of 2009. For the six months ended June 30, the Company reported operating losses […]
August 5, 2010
Business
Great Dane names Transtex Composite standard side skirt supplier
Great Dane Trailers will offer Transtex Composite’s Maximum Flex Skirt as its standard to customers who choose aerodynamic components on their trailers. The Transtex Composite MFS is designed to yield fuel savings of up to 7 percent, according to SAE Type II J1321 track testing results. The side skirt also is made of lightweight reinforced […]
August 5, 2010
Business
Bell promoted to global president of Fontaine Fifth Wheel
Henry Bell has been promoted to global president of Fontaine Fifth Wheel. Bell, who had served as president of Fontaine Fifth Wheel−North America since 2007, now is responsible for global OEM relations, strategic sourcing and product development. He sets the overall direction for Fontaine Fifth Wheel and leads the team that works with OEM customers […]
August 5, 2010
Business
Old Dominion announces new cargo security system
[kaltura-widget wid=”6jmw4wnu9w” width=”400″ height=”290″ addpermission=”” editpermission=”” align=”right” /]Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has launched a new security divider service to provide added protection for customers shipping extra-sensitive cargo. Old Dominion says the new service provides guaranteed, locked-in security for special or uncrated freight that is loaded into the nose of a trailer. Customers’ freight is […]
August 4, 2010
Business
ArvinMeritor to sell its body systems business
ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced it will sell its Body Systems business to an affiliate of Inteva Products, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Renco Group, Inc. for approximately $35 million. The sale will affect more than 5,000 employees at facilities in 14 countries, and will substantially complete the sale of ArvinMeritor’s Light Vehicle Systems business. […]
August 4, 2010
Business
Highway Service Ventures joins Flying J network
Highway Service Ventures announces that it now is operating its four travel centers on the East Coast under the Flying J brand. HSV’s full-service travel plazas are located at Elkton, Md. (I-95 Exit 109A); Ruther Glen, Va. (I-95 Exit 104); Florence, S.C. (I-95 Exit 169); and Carnesville, Ga. (I-85 Exit 160). HSV previously operated its […]
August 4, 2010
Business
Fleet Sentiment Buying Index jumps 39% in Q3
The Q3 2010 Fleet Sentiment Report Equipment Buying Index as reported by CK Commercial Vehicle Research jumped from the previous quarter to 90.2, the best reading in two years. The FSR Buying Index is a simple measure of planned buying behavior of for-hire, private and government fleets responding to CKCVR’s Fleet Sentiment quarterly questionnaire. Of […]
August 3, 2010
Business
Right to Repair bill stalls in Massachusetts House
Citing tremendous progress made toward the goals of creating more consumer savings and choice in car repair, the Massachusetts Right to Repair Coalition on Monday, Aug. 2, vowed to fight again next legislative session to enact the new law. Formal sessions for the Massachusetts legislature ended July 31 with the House of Representatives taking no […]
August 3, 2010
Business
AmeriQuest acquires Cure Leasing & Maintenance
AmeriQuest Transportation Services, a provider of comprehensive fleet management services, has acquired the assets of Cure Leasing & Maintenance, LLC. The acquisition has created a new subsidiary, AmeriQuest Leasing & Maintenance Inc. with headquarters in Norcross, GA. Cure Leasing & Maintenance provides financing solutions and maintenance services to independent contractors and contract carriers that are […]
August 3, 2010
Business
FleetPride acquires Heavy Vehicle Parts
FleetPride, Inc. has acquired Heavy Vehicle Parts, Inc. The acquisition includes facilities in Odessa and Midland, Texas, bringing the aftermarket parts distributor’s number of Texas locations to 19. Heavy Vehicle Parts has served both the Odessa and Midland markets since 1982. Pat Dawson, the company’s former owner, will stay on as operations. The acquisition strengthens […]
August 3, 2010
Business
California ports recognize Clean Air Award winners
Five California maritime and cargo companies that have taken steps to improve air quality collected honors last week at the third annual San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan Air Quality Awards presented by the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. The recipients include a wide array of port businesses: a trucking firm, […]
August 2, 2010
Business
The Work Truck Show returns to Indianapolis
The Work Truck Show will return to Indianapolis for the next two years. The Work Truck Show 2011 runs March 8-10 at the Indiana Convention Center. The 47th Annual National Truck Equipment Association Convention, educational sessions and Green Truck Summit kick off March 7. The Work Truck Show is held in a different city annually […]
August 2, 2010
Business
Continental’s commercial tire division appoints new leadership
Continental Tire the Americas has announced two appointments to its commercial vehicle tire division. Thomas L. Fanning, currently director of original equipment sales of Truck the Americas, has been selected as the division’s director of replacement sales of NAFTA. Fanning assumes the role currently held by Shaun Uys, who is returning to his home country […]
August 2, 2010
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