RigMaster reveals new website
Truck-mounted auxiliary power unit (APU) maker RigMaster Power Corp. has launched a new Web site (www.rigmasterpower.com) that the company said boasts an updated look and feel including new content and tools for both drivers and fleets. ...
Trincon to offer costing webinar
In association with TMW Systems, trucking consulting firm Trincon will host a webinar on costing methods that can help improve profits in the trucking industry....
Teletrac adding traffic alerts
Fleet Director, a GPS-based tracking and fleet management system from Teletrac Inc., will begin offering users real-time traffic information delivered to drivers as a voice alert starting in September....
Volvo and Mack issue new service tool
Sister OEMs Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks Inc. are rolling out a new service tool for their customers ...
Fight brewing over LCV study
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) is weighing in against efforts by trucking interests to re-examine the raising of size and weight limits for commercial trucks....
Big Brown looking green
UPS is buying 200 hybrid diesel-electric delivery vans from Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC), as well as 300 walk-in vans powered by compressed natural gas (CNG)...
Private equity firms buy James Brown
Atlanta-based private equity firms Navigation Capital Partners and VVS Capital have acquired James Brown Contracting, Inc. and its subsidiaries Brown Trucking Company and JBT Brokerage...
Excel launches global transportation management
North American supply chain management giant Excel has announced the complete implementation of a global transportation management technology system...
On-board scale for refuse trucks
Air-Weigh is now offering a new on-board weighing system designed for refuse trucks built with air or walking-beam drive suspensions...
YRC opens more border kiosks
Seven new cross-border “kiosks” designed to expedite clearance of cargo crossing between the U.S. and Canada have been opened by YRC Logistics, a subsidiary of Overland Park, KS-based YRC Worldwide Inc...
Yokohama promotes Oishi
Takao Oishi promoted to Corporate Officer of Yokohama Rubber Company...
TCA hosting audio conference on driver training research
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) recently released the findings of its research on the relationship between entry-level driver training and safety outcomes...
Sterling rolls out natural-gas tractor
Sterling Truck Corp. has launched its first natural gas-powered vehicle—a Sterling Set-Back 113 tractor equipped with a Cummins Westport ISL 6 powerplant...
Oil prices: Some say up, some say down
By Brian Straight, managing editor
Diesel fuel continues its rapid rise, jumping nearly 4.5% last week and more than 55% from a year ago, according to data released by the Department of Energy. Two highly regarded market analysts, however, offer opposing views...
Carrier reefers have CARB covered
Supra truck refrigeration units from Carrier Transicold now meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 emissions standard...
ALK updates PC*Miler
ALK Technologies has released the PC*Miler 22, the 22nd annual upgrade for its routing, mileage and mapping software...
Texas aims to enforce seatbelt laws
Starting May 19 and ending June 1, thousands of Texas state troopers, police officers and sheriff’s deputies will be on the streets and highways issuing citations to drivers who aren’t buckled up...
Heavy axles get lube option
Already available on the Dana D170 and D190 tandem drive axles, the OnDemand lube pump is now offered as an option on the company’s 40,000-lb. tandems...
Broad impact of diesel spike
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
High diesel fuel prices – thanks to skyrocketing crude oil prices that show no signs of abating – are broadly impacting the U.S. transportation system. However, some freight segments are finding that they can cope with higher fuel costs better than others...
Thermo King names general manager
Martin Duffy has been appointed general manager, Americas for Thermo King Corp.’s HVAC operations. He is responsible for sales, marketing, service and product management for the company’s transit, shuttle and coach businesses...
Aljex integrates electronic verification, direct deposit
Aljex Software has enabled electronic verification and direct deposit to its online software services, helping customers improve productivity and avoid check fraud, the company said...
Eaton receives hybrid grant
Eaton Corp.’s Hydraulic Launch Assist (HLA) technology will be installed on a Texas fleet of urban shuttle buses through a $499,974 new technology research and development (NTRD) grant, the company said...
Driver-training study keys in on accident prevention
By Justin Carretta, online news editor
What training do novice truck drivers need in order to stay safe on the roads? Is the length, type and methodology of training a major factor in accident avoidance?...
Con-way begins sister-company driver program
Con-way Inc. has launched a program to allow drivers at full-truckload carrier Con-way Truckload and less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier Con-way Freight to consider positions at their respective sister companies before they are shared with the open market...
Rush purchases two dealerships
Rush Enterprises, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Peterbilt Carolina and Adams International Trucks, with a purchase price totaling approximately $40 million...
Water Maze releases water treatment system
Water Maze has announced the CLPB series wash-water treatment system, which the company said is the first to integrate mechanical filtration and bioremediation...
RigMaster revamps website
RigMaster Power Corp. has updated its website, featuring a new design, content and additional tools for drivers and fleets...
Calstart awards for clean air
Calstart has announced the winners of its Blue Sky Award for 2008, recognizing the contributions to clean air and energy efficiency by companies, organizations and individuals in the transportation industry...
Goodyear releases new regional tire
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has introduced a new Kelly Armorsteel KRH regional tire designed for long-lasting wear in applications such as P&D and school buses...
NaviGo from Maptuit nominated for telematics award
Maptuit Corp., a provider of commercial navigation, location-based service, real-time traffic information and vehicle tracking solutions, announced that its Maptuit NaviGo service has been nominated for the 2008 Best Telematics Service & Application for Commercial Vehicles Award...
Peterbilt showcases hydraulic hybrid
By Justin Carretta, online news editor
Peterbilt Motors Co. displayed its Model 320 Hydraulic Launch Assist (HLA), designed for stop-and-go refuse applications, at the 2008 Waste Expo this week in Chicago. The vehicle improves fuel economy, reduces emissions and minimizes maintenance service, the company said...
ATA looks for ways to cut CO2
By Justin Carretta, online news editor
The American Trucking Assns. (ATA) today announced six recommendations aimed at reducing fuel consumption, the first industry-wide environmental sustainability program to combat global climate change, the group said...
Navistar touts fuel efficiency lead
By Brian Straight, managing editor, and Justin Carretta, online news editor
Navistar announced the results of its latest round of fuel-efficiency testing today, which the company said demonstrates that their International ProStar tractor is the most aerodynamic and fuel-efficient Class 8 truck on the road...
RLI expands small fleet insurance
By Justin Carretta, online news editor
RLI Transportation, a division of RLI Insurance Co., has expanded its small fleet trucking insurance program--which previously had been limited to existing, appointed agents—to include new retail agents...
