PPG unveils resin bases with increased hiding power
PPG Commercial Coatings has released two new yellow urethane resin bases designed to provide increased hiding power for select industrial colors....
Door securement company appoints gm
John P. Swezey has been named general manager of Powerbrace Corp, replacing Mike Weber, who is retiring....
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...
ATDynamics receives top California environmental award
ATDynamics has been named the recipient of the 2011 Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA), presented by the state of California. The award is the state’s top environmental honor recognizing businesses which reduce greenhouse gas emissions while providing economic benefits...
ARI launches green website
ARI, a global provider of fleet services specializing in complex car and truck fleets, has launched a new website to assist fleets with environmental management...
Transflo Express scores record growth
Pegasus TransTech has announced it has inked a record number of new fleet and brokerage customers for its Transflo scanning products in 2011...
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...
ATA adds Compli solution to its featured line
The American Trucking Assns. (ATA) has added Compli's Enterprise Edition - Trucking, an HR and compliance-management solution, to its line of ATA Business Solutions of featured products for the trucking industry...
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...
Smartphone scanning solutions for fleets
Eleos Technologies has expanded its Drive Axle product line to offer smartphone-based scanning solutions for both large and small fleets...
Wireless diagnostic system
A new wireless diagnostic system helps technicians transfer vehicle data to a remote PC for quick and efficient diagnosis...
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...
Freightliner Trucks revamps website
Freightliner Trucks has launched a “completely overhauled” version of its website, www.FreightlinerTrucks.com. The site now features a wide range of new product support tools, information and navigation features designed to enhance the overall user experience, said the OEM...
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...
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...
Volvo makes Bluetooth standard on all trucks
All Volvo Trucks VN and VHD models in North America will now be sold with a Bluetooth-equipped radio as standard equipment, the company said, effective Jan. 1, 2012....
Self-mixing epoxy offers mess-free handling
Permatex has released a new self-mixing epoxy that is said to eliminate messy product handling, minimize waste, and speed the application process...
Carrier specs tire inflation system on new trailers
The Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS) by PSI will become a standard spec on all new trailers purchased by Maverick Transportation...
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.”...
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