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
posted by benmcclanahan @ 2:52 PM,
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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' ...
posted by benmcclanahan @ 3:27 PM,
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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
posted by benmcclanahan @ 3:21 PM,
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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
posted by benmcclanahan @ 3:38 PM,
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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
posted by benmcclanahan @ 1:45 PM,
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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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Trucking industry headlines 05.12
Monday, May 12, 2008
Broad impact of diesel spike (Fleet Owner)
Heavy axles get lube option (Fleet Owner)
Texas aims to enforce seatbelt laws (Fleet Owner)
ALK updates PC*Miler (Fleet Owner)
Carrier reefers have CARB covered (Fleet Owner)
Hayes Lemmerz to Close Facility in Gainesville, Georgia (Trailer/Body Builders)
Evans Network Expects 15-17% Growth in 2008 (Trailer/Body Builders)
posted by benmcclanahan @ 1:39 PM,
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Fleet Owner May issue content now available
The May issue of Fleet Owner magazine is now available online, including a feature titled Rethinking Fuel Economy.More ...
posted by benmcclanahan @ 12:59 PM,
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Trucks At Work: Cat Power!
Thursday, May 8, 2008
This is a great Trucks At Work post about cats and truckers, with a slew of great photos, too.Bonus info: The collective noun for a group of cats can be referred to as a "clowder" of cats and/or a "nuisance" of cats. I prefer the latter.
From Trucks At Work:
"For years, I’d always thought dogs were a trucker’s best friend – a view borne out by the many different canines I’ve met over the years riding shotgun with drivers. Yet this year at the Mid America Trucking Show, I got an eye-opener of sorts as I stumbled upon quite a few trucks that were homes away from home for plenty of cats."
More ...
posted by benmcclanahan @ 9:20 AM,
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Trucking industry headlines 05.05
Monday, May 5, 2008
DOE denies appeal to release reserve heating oil (Bulk Transporter)
TWIC compliance date extended (Bulk Transporter)
FedEx, UPS see earnings fall (Fleet Owner)
Heil names operations director (Fleet Owner)
Continental names CVT exec. vp (Fleet Owner)
Peterbilt releases car carrier (Fleet Owner)
Tresca takes ready-mix fleet graphics honors (Fleet Owner)
StarTrak, Hegemon integrate systems (Fleet Owner)
posted by benmcclanahan @ 7:30 PM,
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Trucking industry headlines 05.01
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Featured article:California assembly votes down public-private infrastructure bill (Fleet Owner)
"The California Assembly Business and Professions Committee voted down a measure (AB 2600) that would have allowed the state to enter into private-public partnerships for infrastructure development by a five to three vote on Tuesday. The proposal had been strongly endorsed by Governor (R) Arnold Schwarzenegger."
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Other trucking industry headlines from Thursday, May 1:
TRC testing says Bullet more fuel-efficient (Fleet Owner)
Fikes names CEO (Fleet Owner)
Great Dane to offer Haldex actuators (Fleet Owner)
GE trailer resale center opens in California (Fleet Owner)
FleetOwner announces new managing editor (Fleet Owner)
Oshkosh Reports Record 2Q EPS Up 42% (Trailer/Body Builders)
New Orders, Production, Employment and Inventories Contracting (Trailer/Body Builders)
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