Trucking industry headlines 05.23
Friday, May 23, 2008
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Falls 1.1% in April
Economy slowing transport mergers and acquisitions
Supra reefers meet Tier 4 standard
ATA tonnage index slips in April
Former DOT Under Secretary returns to law firm
RigMaster recovers from tornado
OEMs honor vets
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Bulk Transporter in motion
Thursday, May 22, 2008
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Trucking industry headlines 05.21
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
From Fleet Owner:
Truckload carriers looking for freight rebound
ALK names vp of sales for PC*Miler
Bosch Rexroth unveils regenerative braking system
Going to the dogs
Navteq updates Traffic Patterns N.A.
From Refrigerated Transporter:
Calavo Growers expands tropical-product footprint
Aura Systems acquires Emerald Leasing assets
From Trailer/Body Builders:
ArvinMeritor Opens South American Center to Support Light Vehicle Business
WABCO Wins New Business in Beijing Bus Aftermarket
AT&T Introduces 'Green Fleet' of More Than 100 Alternative-Fuel Vehicles
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Jevic Transportation shutting down
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
From Fleet Owner (May 19, 2008):"Jevic Transportation Inc., citing high fuel and insurance costs, tightening credit markets and economic downturn, has decided to discontinue operations.
The company said that it will halt pickup service effective Monday, May 19, 2008, but will continue to operate to deliver all freight within its system prior to closing.
'We greatly appreciate the loyalty of our many Jevic customers,' said David H. Gorman, president & CEO of Jevic. 'It has been our pleasure to provide solutions to your transportation needs over these many years. We are committed to providing the prompt delivery of your shipments in our system and professional customer service for all your needs during this process.'
As of Friday, May 16th, Jevic is not accepting pickup requests and its and EDI pickup functions have been disabled, the company added. However, Jevic will continue to provide customer service and the company website will remain active and updated during this period. The website will be the primary point of contact for tracing and needed documentation, Gorman said."
Continue reading 'Jevic Transportation shutting down' ...
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Trucking industry headlines 05.20
From Fleet Owner:
Freight down--but what does that mean?
DAF integrates SAF-Holland parts
ATA to manage LTL group
Thermo King promotes two
Prophesy updates Dispatch
Bill would let states set emissions
From Refrigerated Transporter:
Jevic Transportation Inc. succumbs to hard times
USCS to construct refrigerated warehouse
From Trailer/Body Builders:
Volvo's Truck Deliveries Up 44% in April
Schneider National Rolls Out Western Regional Service
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Trucking industry headlines 05.19
Monday, May 19, 2008
From Fleet Owner:
Jevic Transportation shutting down
Continental raises prices in North America
Support grows for pass-through diesel
Shell releases Rotella T synthetic
IdleAire files for Chapter 11
From Refrigerated Transporter:
ATA agrees to manage distribution and LTL group
PFG shareholders vote to approve merger plan
LaSalle Brands expands distribution of ice cream
From Trailer/Body Builders:
Class 8 April Orders Revised Up 6%
SAF-HOLLAND Generates Record Earnings in 1Q
SAF-HOLLAND, DAF Trucks Join In Aftermarket Business
Old Dominion Relocates Service Center to San Antonio
Research Leader to Address Transportation Table May 30
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Trucking industry headlines 05.16
Friday, May 16, 2008
From Fleet Owner:
Natural gas gaining steam
Delco Remy breaks tradition with new alternator
Karmak improves parts-ordering software
LeasePlan USA expands client-relations group
Mitchell 1 supports state Technician Skills Competitions
NTEA issues annual report
Electrical reefer control
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Trucking industry headlines 05.13
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Fleet Owner articles:
Oil prices: Some say up, some say down
Sterling rolls out natural-gas tractor
TCA hosting audio conference on driver training research
Yokohama promotes Oishi
YRC opens more border kiosks
On-board scale for refuse trucks
Trailer/Body Builders articles:
9% Sales Decline in 1Q for Supreme Industries
Commercial Vehicle Group Opens New R&D Center and Corporate Headquarters
Sterling Introduces Its First Natural Gas-Powered Vehicle
Bulk Transporter articles:
ATA celebrates Transportation Week
ATA launches initiatives to reduce truck emissions
Schneider to require drivers to slow down
Performance-based versus time-spent training
Canadian carriers urged to make comments for US safety study
ATA wants Congress to address fuel problems
Diesel rises almost 2 cents
PSC expands, upgrades LaPorte wash rack
PSC opens tank wash in Charleston SC
Port Wilmington Tank Wash opens new expansion
Environmental protection basic to tank cleaning
Florida study finds some wash procedures falling short
CIP systems require appropriate applications
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