Cummins, Navistar extend supply agreement
Diesel engine maker Cummins Inc. and Navistar International Corp. are extending their engine supply agreement for Class 8 on-highway diesel engines...
Battery developer gets $15 million in financing
Firefly Energy Inc., a developer of next-generation lead-acid battery technologies, announced this week that the company has completed a $15 million Series C equity round of financing...
Tips on surviving the fuel crisis
By Justin Carretta, online news editor
With fuel prices eating into profits more and more, there are several ways to cut costs by analyzing what is working and what is not, fleet professionals said during yesterday’s webcast, “Survivors’ Guide to the Fuel Crisis,”...
Some Iowa roads remain closed
Flooding has impacted several Iowa roadways, leading to temporary road closings in many parts of the state...
ATA seeks improved commodities regulation
In an attempt to slow increasing fuel prices, a coalition of 18 transportation-related organizations sent a letter urging Congress to take action towards a fairer commodities market...
Roadrunner tweaks brand image
Roadrunner Transportation Services (RRTS) is making what it terms “brand identity changes” to reflect the addition of new services, as well as growth in its terminal network...
Volvo to work on composite sleeper prototype
As part of a U.S. Army program aimed at reducing the weight and improving fuel economy of heavy vehicles, Volvo Trucks North America is working to develop lightweight prototype sleepers...
Haldex adds management program to TRS system
Haldex has announced the addition of FleetPlus, a PC-based operations management program, to its Trailer Roll Stability (TRS) system...
New regional tire from Double Coin
Double Coin has released the RLB490 low-profile regional drive tire, the latest application-specific tire from the company...
Ford, U-M to test mobility plan for future
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
The University of Michigan and Ford Motor Co. are joining forces to test “Ford Urban Mobility Networks,” a pilot program that will explore how to coordinate a variety of transportation options and provide vital real-time information to individuals living in densely populated urban centers...
TCA, Fleet Owner offer fuel-economy webcasts
Today is the last day to sign up for the first in a series of free webcasts entitled “Survivors’ Guide to the Fuel Crisis,” to be broadcast at 2 P.M. (EDT) tomorrow...
A. Duie Pyle unveils new logo
A. Duie Pyle has introduced a new logo and tagline, “Pyle People Deliver,” as part of its new strategic marketing initiative...
Propane as diesel alternative
By Justin Carretta, online news editor
Fleet owners looking for an alternative to high diesel prices may have another option—propane. CleanFuel USA has released an EPA- and CARB-certified propane engine system that it calls an OEM replacement technology for both new and aftermarket gasoline-powered engines...
Daimler fuel-efficiency podcast
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has posted on its website a podcast about the incorporation of BlueTec technology into its Detroit Diesel engines...
Thermo King promotes Hartman
Thermo King has named Ken Hartman service contracts business development manager...
Number-crunching the Cat deal
By the FleetOwner staff
Statistics may lie, but cold hard numbers don’t. A close reading of data compiled by Wardsauto.com on factory installations of Class 8 engines for the first four months of 2008 shed light on yesterday’s Caterpillar-Navistar deal,...
2Secure unveils cargo-securement device
2Secure has released the Marvee Direct X-Tie System, a cargo-securement device that increases the stability of stacked cargo, minimizing loads from shifting and preventing accidents caused when unstable cargo falls onto roadways, the company said...
Lightweight brake drum from Webb
The Aftermarket Business Unit of Webb Wheel Products has released the new lightweight Vortex brake drum for aftermarket replacement needs, the company said.
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Microsoft honors Karmak
Karmak has been featured on Microsoft’s partner website as an ISV software solutions partner success story, the company has announced....
New York funding for alternative-fuel technology
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) have announced $6 million ...
SelecTrucks of St. Louis names center manager
SelecTrucks of St. Louis has named Kim Misenar center manager. He will be charged with building relationships with trucking professionals in the St. Louis region for the used truck retailer...
Caterpillar, Navistar both benefit from deal
By Fleet Owner staff
Caterpillar’s long-rumored exit from the on-highway truck engine business not only positions the company to take advantage of a rapidly expanding international market for its heavy equipment, but also holds significant benefits for its new partner, Navistar International, according to industry analysts...
Bendix heads to Washington
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is part of a Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Assocation (MEMA) delegation in Washington, D.C. meeting with Congress this week to support legislation and tax incentives for improved roadway safety...
Magellan adds staff to corporate hq
Magellan Transport Logistics has announced the addition of several staff members to its anchor office in Cranberry Township, PA, a suburb of Pittsburgh...
G&D Integrated to use PeopleNet
PeopleNet has announced that G&D Integrated will deploy its onboard communications and fleet management system in the fleet’s 475 power units...
Caterpillar, Navistar to team up
Caterpillar Inc. and Navistar International Corp. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cooperate on a number of engine platforms and pursue global on-highway truck business opportunities, the companies announced this morning...
Paccar Parts offers deals on Webasto parts
Paccar Parts has announced it will incentivize the sale of idle reduction, engine-off cooling and heating technology manufactured by Webasto ...
Domestic intermodal surges, international sags
By Justin Carretta, online news editor
According to the Intermodal Monthly Update Report published by FTR Associates, international intermodal shipments have declined sharply while domestic shipments continue to increase...
Truckstop distributor names CEO
Charles A. Sciandra has been named CEO of Barjan, LLC, a leading distributor of consumer products to truckstops and travel centers...
New retention service from Tenstreet
Tenstreet, LLC has launched a new driver retention service, Tenstreet Xtend, which it said will help employees and management communicate more effectively by quickly identifying ...
Kenworth shows off hybrid
Kenworth Truck Co. has announced it will display a medium duty diesel-electric hybrid utility truck, which will go into full production this summer...
