Isuzu/Utilimaster Reach van starts production
The assembly line is rolling for the new Reach walk-in van, a joint project by Isuzu Commercial Truck of American (ICTA) and Utilimaster. It is being produced at Utilimaster’s Wakarusa, IN, plant, and the first trucks are expected to reach Isuzu dealerships early next month...
Nissan previewing EV light trucks
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. will exhibit models from its Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) lineup, including trucks equipped with electric-vehicle (EV) technologies at the 2011 Tokyo Truck Show this week...
Manhunt still on for trucker who assaulted sheriff’s deputy
Police in El Paso, TX, are still searching for a truck driver who brutally assaulted a sheriff’s deputy in an incident on April 29, 2009 and are asking for the public’s help in apprehending the suspect, Raul Lopez, 53, of Fabens, TX...
Deloitte: Resiliency seen for holiday sales
Trucking companies concerned that a lackluster holiday shopping season might put a crimp in freight volumes may take heart from a recent survey conducted by global consulting company Deloitte LLP...
KW rolls out pair of medium cabovers aimed at urban delivery
Kenworth Truck Co. has expanded its medium-duty line with the new K270 Class 6 and K370 Class 7 cabovers, both of which are targeted at urban-delivery applications...
LaHood asks Sen. Ayotte to leave HOS changes alone
Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood has asked Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) to withdraw her amendment to the 2012 Transportation Appropriations Bill that would block the Obama Administration from implementing its proposed changes for hours-of-service rules for commercial truck drivers...
Paccar profits more than double in 3Q
With an 80% increase in U.S./Canadian truck sales and a 64% jump in Europe, Paccar Inc. (Nasdaq:PCAR) reported $281.6 million in profits for the third quarter, compared to $119.9 million for the same quarter in 2010...
I- 95 toll plans could be double-dip for truckers
Truckers traveling the I-95 corridor through both Virginia and North Carolina could face a double-dip situation if plans to charge tolls on the highway are approved for both states...
Seattle’s ‘Viadoom’ to put LA’s ‘Carmageddon’ to shame?
Pundits in Seattle have dubbed this week’s closure of one of the state’s major north-south highways, State Route 99, “Viadoom.” State highway officials say that unlike the non-event of Los Angeles’ Carmageddon this summer, traffic disruptions predicted through Seattle will be the real deal...
Mitsubishi releases dual-temp truck reefer unit
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has developed a truck refrigeration unit that enables simultaneous temperature control of two separate cargo compartments with different temperature settings entirely by heat pump...
Trailer orders rebound in September
After a summer slump, trailer order activity posted solid improvement in September, according to data tracked by ACT Research Co....
Rates keep rising on spot market
Based on data from TransCore Freight Solutions’ Truckload Rate Index, dry van rates on the spot market were up 0.9% this week over the previous week. Rates for refrigerated vans (reefers) gained 1.3% while flatbed rates rose a meager 0.3%...
Millions of bees swarm after truck crash
Millions of bees swarmed Interstate 15 near St. George, UT, Sunday night when the semi carrying the insects overturned...
Trucking earnings stay steady. For now.
Despite unsteadiness in the U.S. and global economy, earnings for several big-name trucking firms remained on an even keel in the third quarter, in part because capacity remains in short supply even though freight volumes are flattening in many respects...
Daimler ramping up Western Star production
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has added a second shift and plans to ramp up production at its Portland Truck Manufacturing Plant in Portland, OR, which exclusively produces its Western Star Class 8 truck...
Pete dealer to invest $1 million in tornado-struck location
Five months after a destructive F4 tornado struck Ringgold, GA, the local Peterbilt dealership is announcing a one-million dollar investment in renovating their operation. The Peterbilt Store – North Georgia (a division of The Pete Store,LLC) sustained significant damage to its facility on April 21st during one of the most active tornado seasons in recent history...
Light-vehicle sales stabilizing
Though economic uncertainty remains high, continued month-over-month strength in new light-vehicle sales suggests the light vehicle market is “stabilizing” at a healthy level, according to data tracked by global research firm J.D. Power and Associates...
Energy market growing for tank trailers
Polar Corporation celebrated its 65th birthday on October 18th, but in many ways it looks and feels like a young company, according to Theodore “Ted” Fick, Polar president & CEO. He recently spoke with FleetOwner about the company’s recent growth spurt and the changes impacting the tank trailer business, including operations at Polar....
Mitsubishi Fuso air deflector for Canter FE/FG
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) is offering a new air deflector on its 2012 Canter FE/FG Series standard-cab models. It can also be fitted to 2005-2010 standard-cab FE and FG models...
Ram rolls out “Mossy Oak” limited-edition pickup
In an effort to appeal to the outdoor enthusiast market, Ram Truck is rolling out a special version of its 2012 Ram 1500 pickup. Dubbed the “Mossy Oak Edition,” it has bed caps and tailgate covered with a Mossy Oak Breakup Infinity camouflage pattern and thee Mossy Oak logo prominently displayed on the rear quarter panels...
Legislative pushback over hours-of-service reform intensifies
An 11th hour Congressional attempt to scuttle the Dept. of Transportation’s (DOT’s) long-awaited effort to overhaul hours-of-service (HOS) regulations for the second time in less than a decade is but the latest example of the increasing legislative pushback being directed against the department’s reform effort....
DuPont honors Southeastern Freight Lines
Southeastern Freight Lines, a provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) services, has received a DuPont Outstanding Service Award, which was based on meeting a number of service quality measurements. ...
Vipar taps Meritor’s logistics operation
Vipar Heavy Duty has reached agreement with Meritor Aftermarket Services to utilize Meritor’s logistics operation to help Vipar’s suppliers take advantage of cost-saving 3PL services....
Uni-Maxx Truck Care network adds new member
Three locations under the Highway Service Ventures/Patriot Farms Flying J banner have joined the Uni-Maxx Truck Care on-highway service network....
Michigan ups ante for out-of-service violations
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signed into law a bill that includes a provision that will impose stiff penalties on truck drivers and fleets that violate out-of-service rules. ...
TEC Equipment opens leasing facility in Washington
TEC Equipment has opened a new commercial truck leasing and rental facility in Tacoma-Fife, WA. ...
Transportation analyst to release book on selling a trucking company
Transportation analyst Andy Ahern has announced plans to publish a new book entitled, “How to Sell a Trucking/Logistics Company-The Art of the Deal,” set to be released this fall. ...
Diesel fuel prices will remain volatile into year ahead
Diesel fuel prices will remain volatile for the remainder of this year and likely well into next year. That trend will continue so long as the cost of crude oil remains tied to financial markets, which themselves are being roiled by continued bad economic news out of Europe - most damaging being the threat of a default by the government of Greece on that country’s monumental debt load...
Efforts to freeze Ohio Turnpike tolls fail
Despite efforts by the Ohio Trucking Assn. and others to freeze tolls on the Ohio Turnpike, toll hikes of about 10% will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2012 as planned...
Volvo Trucks honors Roehl Transport, Stagecoach Cartage & Distribution for safety
GRAPEVINE, TX. Roehl Transport and Stagecoach Cartage & Distribution have been honored by Volvo Trucks for their safety achievements in 2010...
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