Study: Demographics, fuel prices to determine PEV adoption rate
A new study conducted by consulting firm Pike Research finds that demographics and fuel prices on a state-by-state basis are what will most likely determine the adoption rate of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) among consumers...
American Truck Group joins HDA Truck Pride
American Truck Group, based in Gulfport, MS, has joined the HDA Truck Pride group as an independent parts distributor and “Truck Service Expert.”...
In-cab heating system
Espar Heating Systems has introduced its “E-delivery truck kit,” an all-in-one system to reduce idling while keeping the cab at a comfortable temperature...
EEOC sues motor carrier Prime Inc.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed yesterday that Springfield, MO-based motor carrier New Prime Inc. -which does business as Prime Inc.. - violated federal law by discriminating against female driver-applicants...
SmartWay-designated LNG truck on display today in CO
A liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fueled Peterbilt Model 386 Class 8 tractor will on display today during a special press event at the Annual Meeting of the Colorado Motor Carriers Assn. The truck, which was first introduced this March at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY, is now EPA SmartWay-designated. According to the company, it is the “first and only” EPA SmartWay designated alternative fuel vehicle...
Lehmkuhl named president of Con-way Freight
W. Gregory (Greg) Lehmkuhl has been named president of Con-way Freight, the regional and national less-than-truckload division of Con-way Inc...
Love’s Travel Stops opens in Napavine, WA
The newest Love’s Travel Stop has opened in Napavine, WA, on Interstate 5 at Exit 72...
CSA repair kit for quick fixes
A new kit of popular repair parts packaged together is now available to assist drivers in quickly fixing minor electrical and braking system problems that crop up during roadside checks ...
Meritor, PSI hosting fleet event
Meritor and PSI Tire Inflation System will co-host a technology event for fleets on Oct. 11-12 at PSI headquarters in San Antonio, TX...
Understanding HOS data
A new management service has been launched to assist fleets with understanding the data associated with electronic hours-of-service (HOS) reporting and compliance...
Indiana motorists warned of new texting ban
About 50 electronic message boards on highways across Indiana will display message reminding drivers about the state’s recently enacted texting while driving ban...
Purolator publishes heavy duty filter catalog
Purolator has published its 2011 catalog for heavy-duty applications. This year’s catalog includes expanded and updated coverage of filtration products for over-the-road vehicles as well as agricultural and mobile off-highway equipment...
PA turnpike begins lane closures though November
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission began a repaving project on the Pennsylvania Turnpike between Lansdale and Mid-County causing speed limits to be reduced to 40 mph and lane closures in both directions during the overnight hours...
ARI, Roush CleanTech combine for propane demo vehicle
A new propane autogas demonstration vehicle is now available for “in-house” demonstrations to clients of Automotive Resources International...
Trucking company owner alleged to owe $30 million in unpaid taxes
James L. Watts, president of Watts Trucking Service, has been charged by the federal government with owing more than $30 million in unpaid employment and unemployment taxes, according to a civil suit filed in U.S. District Court, Davenport, IA...
Traffic congestion worst in Chicago, Fort Lee and Houston
Locations in Chicago, IL; Fort Lee, NJ, and Houston, TX, have earned the dubious distinction of holding the top three spots in the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI)/ Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) annual report on highway congestion at freight-significant highway locations...
ALK links routing to nav system
DALLAS. Fleets using PC*Miler to build and optimize routes can now download those routes wirelessly to the CoPilot Truck navigation application running on a smartphone, tablet, laptop or onboard computer, according ALK Technologies, developer of both products...
Qualcomm expands HOS, inspection, trailer-tracking offerings
DALLAS. Commercial availability of its vehicle inspection report (VIR) application and integration of its hours-of-service (HOS) application with TMW Systems’ Innovative IES transportation management software led the announcements by Qualcomm Inc. at TMW’s user meeting...
UPS adds 130 more hybrid-electric vehicles to fleet
UPS is deploying 130 hybrid-electric vehicles (HEV) to its U.S. fleet, bringing it to more 380 such vehicles. The package-delivery giant has more than 2,000 alternative-powered vehicles in its fleet...
PeopleNet, TMW Systems join forces to improve reporting
PeopleNet and TMW Systems will be working together on the development o f several projects that will automate workflows and improve reporting for carriers...
Gordon Trucking using hair samples for drug testing
Pacific, WA-based Gordon Trucking is requiring hair samples for drug testing well as urine samples in a move to tighten pre-hire screening of truck driver applicants, according to a report in the Journal of Commerce...
Uni-Maxx Truck Care now on the web
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.’s new Uni-Maxx Truck Care network now has a website that lists participating locations, truck, and tire service offerings...
ATA protests Virginia plan to impose I-95 tolls
The Federal Highway Administration granted the Virginia Dept, of Transportation preliminary approval for collecting tolls on Interstate 95, spurring immediate protest from the American Trucking Assns. (ATA) that said the move will hurt the economy more than it will help repair the I-95 corridor. VDOT estimates tolls could generate more than $50 million a year ...
NYC pharmacy goes electric
Duane Reade, New York City’s largest drug-store chain with more than 250 locations, is deploying Smith Electric Vehicle’s Newton all-electric commercial trucks into its delivery fleet...
Wrightspeed to launch GTD electric drive technology
Wrightspeed announced development of a two-speed Geared Traction Drive (GTD), an integrated inverter, electric motor, and two-speed transmission that shifts electronically, using software-controlled motor synchronization instead of clutches...
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