DOT speeds up TIGER funding
Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood announced yesterday that 46 transportation projects in 33 states and Puerto Rico will receive a total of $511 million from the third round of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s (DOT) TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) program....
Building a “picture” for DEF pricing
As more and more trucks equipped with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems hit the road, fleets will need to keep closer tabs on diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) that makes SCR function properly in order to help minimize the impact of this new emissions control technology on their operating budgets. ...
New reality TV show features uShip & owner-operators
Six owner-operators and uShip, an online auction house for independent truckers, are the “stars” of a new reality TV show set to debut on Jan. 10 on A&E. ...
Door securement company appoints gm
John P. Swezey has been named general manager of Powerbrace Corp, replacing Mike Weber, who is retiring....
Pace of economic recovery quickening
As 2012 approaches, some key indicators strongly suggest the U.S. economic recovery is at last truly picking up speed. For starters, new U.S. claims for unemployment benefits fell to a 3-1/2 year low last week, according to the Dept. of Labor’s (DOL) Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report released today...
Xata certifies Motorola push-to-talk device for EOBR solution
Xata Corp. has certified the Motorola Admiral and the Motorola Atrix 2 for use with its Android-based EOBR solution, Xata Turnpike. Xata said it has certified 10 devices since launching the Android platform earlier this year...
Con-way Freight graduates 500th driver
Ann Arbor, MI-based LTL carrier Con-way Freight has graduated the 500th candidate from its array of driver-training schools. The program is provided at no cost to candidates, the carrier pointed out, and what’s more, students earn an income while learning their new profession...
Women in Trucking group highlights 2011 accomplishments
Women In Trucking Assn. president & CEO Ellen Voie announced that with 2011 coming to a close she is proud to publicize the organization’s accomplishments and provide insight into next year’s goals for the fledgling organization...
NTSB calls for requiring video event recorders in CMVs
While National Transportation Safety Board recommendations issued yesterday calling on all states to ban the use of cell phones, including hands-free options, as well as other electronic devices while driving are grabbing headlines far and wide, there’s another recommendation buried in its report on a horrendous fatal accident that should concern trucking...
U.S. Xpress co-chairman Patrick Quinn passes away
U.S. Xpress Enterprises co-chairman Patrick E. Quinn has passed away at the age of 65 after battling brain cancer...
‘Solutions’ will drive future sales, mega truck dealer says
The future of the truck selling business doesn’t rest on price or even pure service support anymore, according to one of the biggest truck dealership groups in the U.S....
RTC announces winners of 6th annual technician rodeo
SAN ANTONIO. Rush Truck Centers (RTC) announced the winners of its 2011 Technician Skills Rodeo held here at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center...
Utility Trailer plant sets safety milestone
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. has announced that its Marion, VA, manufacturing facility has achieved over 2 million hours without a single lost-time accident. The company pointed out that each of its plants has a fully staffed Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Dept. that has “helped Utility take a proactive approach” in implementing strict safety practices that “go beyond” standard compliance with regulations...
Love’s enhances roadside assistance phone app
Love’s Travel Stops announced time-saving upgrades and new features to its Love’s Connect mobile application for iPhone, Android and Blackberry smartphones that provide professional drivers nationwide roadside assistance and more at the touch of a button, according to a company announcement...
Financial management course for movers and business owners
The American Moving & Storage Assn. (AMSA) is offering a financial management course for movers and small business owners...
Finding solutions to the technician shortage
SAN ANTONIO. A continuing dearth of skilled technicians is forcing dealerships and fleets alike to engage in a variety of different strategies to try and solve what’s become a long-term problem for the trucking industry....
Manufacturers’ outlook brightens for 2012
A survey of manufacturers finds over 80% expect their sales to increase in 2012. That’s up from 64.5% in September, according to the National Assn. of Manufacturers/IndustryWeek survey for the fourth quarter of 2011. Expectations for employment and capital spending are also up...
Driver turnover rate for TL carriers rises again
The turnover rate for truckload drivers at large fleets rose to 89% in the third quarter of 2011, the fourth straight quarterly increase, according to the American Trucking Assns. (ATA). The rising rate is an indication of increased demand and competition for drivers said ATA chief economist Bob Costello ...
Bill would crack down on ‘reincarnated’ carriers
The Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act was introduced late last week, a bill that reauthorizes the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and takes “critical steps [to] ensure only the safest motor carriers and drivers are able to enter the industry.”...
OPW names vp
OPW Fluid Transfer Group has named Ross Pliska vice president of its transportation business unit. Pliska will officially join the group on Jan. 1...
Work trucks: Pros and cons to rule sales
An economic forecast update webinar just held by NTEA (formerly the National Truck Equipment Assn.) laid out how key economic indicators portend a good year ahead— complete with pros and cons to keep in mind—for the work truck/trailer industry going into 2012...
Truckload volume, pricing remains solid
Recent industry reports indicate that truck capacity continues to tighten, according to Peter Nesvold....
Occupy protesters claim blockage of ports
Protesters marched on ports in Oakland and Long Beach in California this morning as part of a planned effort to shut down ports along the West Coast as part of the Occupy movement...
Big savings are in gas for Ford F-650
DEARBORN, MI. Ford Motor Co. proudly claims it sells more commercial vehicles than any OEM in North America. To maintain that dominance, the company must always be innovating and expanding its lineup to match the needs of commercial customers. And that includes the new gasoline engine Ford offers in its F-650 vehicle...
Carriers chosen for weight-loss challenge
The Truckload Carriers Assn. (TCA) has selected 11 companies to participate in its Trucking’s Weight Loss Showdown. The contest includes prize incentives for the fleet and individual who achieve the greatest percentages of weight loss...
ATA hires new CFO
Karla Hulett has been hired as the new chief financial officer for the American Trucking Assns. ...
NC trucking company closes doors
Terminal Trucking of Concord, NC, closed its doors, laying off approximately 150 employees, according to a report by WCNC News. Founded in 1943, the company said it is ceasing operations because the bank had called in its note after the company failed to make timely payments ...
ASE honors Ryder technician
Ryder System technician Joseph C. DeLap of Davis Junction, IL, was honored by Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) with the Delco Remy/ASE M/H Truck Electric Systems “Technician of the Year” award...
Rise in spot-market rates slows in more lanes
Spot-market freight rates were above contract rates for just 13% of van lanes on a national average during this year’s third quarter—marking a significant drop from the quarter before when 24% of lanes saw higher spot-market rates. These results are per the just-released “Spot Market Rates vs. Contract Rates Q3 2011” report authored by Mark Montague, TransCore Freight Solution’s industry pricing analyst...
Occupy’s planned port shutdown raises concerns among truckers
A plan by Occupy movement members to shut down major West Coast ports on Monday has many truck drivers concerned about disruption and the potential for lost income...
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