Trucking industry headlines 06.26
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Flooding eases, but not road problems"While the massive flooding that has paralyzed parts of the Midwest for the better part of four weeks is finally subsiding, its effect on the trucking industry remains. Continued road closures are the primary concern in many states with Interstate 34 between Iowa and Illinois among the key roads still shut down. Low-lying areas around a bridge remain flooded, preventing travel over the main artery in the southwest corner of Iowa. Dena Gray-Fisher, director of media and marketing services for the Iowa Dept. of Transportation, did not have a specific timetable for the opening of the Interstate at this point, but said it likely will be after July 4th."
Bulk Transporter
ASTM committee OKs biodiesel specs
Enron Loophole close no fuel magic fix
Webinar to discuss onboard system benefits
FRP tank trailers call for specific wash process
Safety essential element for tank entry
Small business status could change
Hispanic work-related deaths outnumber other workers
Natural gas prices forecast to rise
Fleet Owner
Fuel-saving mud flaps drawing attention
Plumbing with pride
Mack embarks on U.S. tour
New Firestone on/off-highway tire
ATA urges gov’t to increase domestic oil supplies
Trailer/Body Builders
KIC, R.A.M. Join To Manufacture Wheel-end Products
Oshkosh Announces Downward Revisions For 3Q
Core Molding Technologies Extends Agreement With Navistar
posted by benmcclanahan @ 3:33 PM,
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Trucking industry headlines 0625
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Fleet Owner headlines
Safety: The critical first hour
"According to research from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), the most safety-critical events for truck drivers occur in the first day following an hour-of-service restart, that tracks with previous data that showed the most accidents occur in the first hour the driver is on the road."
JHT Holdings files reorganization planSensor system from Mobile Awareness
Toughbook fits in a handheld
GE updates online remarketing
LoneStar gets SmartWay nod
posted by benmcclanahan @ 1:49 PM,
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Trucking industry headlines 06.23
Monday, June 23, 2008
Bulk Transporter
TWIC enrollment begins in more ports
ATA expresses concern over cap-and-trade legislation
Fleet Owner
Straying from the Interstate
Xata integrates POD software with Xatanet
FMCSA, ATRI to hold safety webinar
NPTC plans safety conference
ATA warns against cap-and-trade
Trailer/Body Builders
More Truck Cuts for Ford
PennDOT Orders Hybrid Buses From Azure Dynamics
NTEA Attends White House briefing
FMCSA To Host Webinar On Onboard Safety Systems
posted by benmcclanahan @ 12:58 PM,
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Trucking slideshow from Trucks At Work
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Check out the latest trucking slideshow by Fleet Owner's Sean Kilcarr, who also writes a trucking industry blog called Trucks At Work.
View other Fleet Owner slideshows, videos and podcasts.
posted by benmcclanahan @ 8:47 AM,
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Trucking industry headlines 06.16
Monday, June 16, 2008
Bulk Transporter
Growing China trade impacts US traffic
Research to begin on sludge-into-biodiesel
Fleet Owner
Thermo King promotes Hartman
Daimler fuel-efficiency podcast
Horizon begins green initiative
Refrigerated Transporter
Publix plans to acquire 49 Albertson’s stores
Maines adds restaurants to Burger King account
Trailer/Body Builders
Caterpillar to Leave U.S. HD Engine Market, Team With Navistar
Daimler Trucks North America Expands Engine Offerings
posted by benmcclanahan @ 1:42 PM,
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Caterpillar, Navistar announce partnership
Thursday, June 12, 2008
From Fleet Owner:
Caterpillar, Navistar to team up
Caterpillar Inc. and Navistar International Corp. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cooperate on a number of engine platforms and pursue global on-highway truck business opportunities, the companies announced this morning.
Through the strategic alliance, Caterpillar said it plans on introducing a North American Cat branded heavy-duty truck in 2010 designed for severe service applications, such as road construction, large infrastructure projects and oil and petroleum development.
View the article ...
From Trucks At Work:
A very big deal
Hoo boy. Here we go. By the end of today, we’ll have news stories galore all over the place detailing the just announced “memorandum of understanding” Caterpillar Inc. and Navistar International Corp. to form a strategic partnership aimed at garnering more share of the global on-highway truck business, while cooperating on a variety of engine platforms.
They also intend to work together to develop, manufacture and distribute commercial trucks in select regions outside of North America – which includes a full line of medium and heavy-duty trucks in both conventional and cab over designs. Will we see those trucks come into the North American market someday in the future? If I was a betting man, I’d wager a few bucks that they will.
View the article ...
posted by benmcclanahan @ 11:46 AM,
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Trucking industry headlines 06.10
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Bulk Transporter
Electrical safety program essential for terminals
Fleet Owner
CARB proposes extensive retrofit regulation
Blue Sky Network releases new tracking system
DriverTech introduces in-cab scanning
Thermo King’s TriPac CARB certified
Sterling launches leasing option website
AFVi presents well-to-wheels webinar
Diesel prices down for second week in a row
Trailer/Body Builders
Benson to Idle Cadiz Trailer Manufacturing Plant
Trucks Boost May UK Registrations
Intermodal Monthly Update Report Shows "A Tale of Two Markets"
Bendix, MEMA Leaders Push Safety Measures
posted by benmcclanahan @ 9:04 AM,
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Truck strike in Spain
Monday, June 9, 2008
From Fleet Owner:Spain trucker strike threatens to spread to France and Portugal
"American carriers terrified of a widespread truckers’ strike need only look to Europe to see what the worst-case scenario could be. Tens of thousands of truckers in Spain have engaged in widespread protests against fuel prices, occasionally resorting to violence and sabotage, according to news reports."
View the article ...
Other headlines from Monday, June 9:
Fontaine adds to staff
Texas adding Oliver facility
Bosch reveals tech center
Preco taps Sky Detective
Webasto bunk cooler CARB-approved
Allison touts fuel efficiency testing
Bosch Opens Tech Center East
International Specialized Trailers Picks Haldex
posted by benmcclanahan @ 11:54 AM,
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Ice Road Truckers season premiere
Sunday, June 8, 2008
The History Channel's excellent documentary series "Ice Road Truckers" debuted tonight, and if you've never seen it, I highly suggest checking it out. These are by far some of the craziest people I've ever seen behind a wheel.In case you missed it, here's some more information on the series, which is based on a book called Denison's Ice Road by Edith Iglauer:
History Channel site for Ice Road Truckers
Ice Road Truckers on Wikipedia
posted by benmcclanahan @ 9:06 PM,
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Gladstone, MO fleet going green with hybrids
Friday, June 6, 2008
From kccommunitynews.com:
"Gladstone’s vehicle fleet is getting a green makeover.
Gladstone will use a portion of its expected $15 million-plus fiscal year 2009 budget to purchase a new fleet of 25 city vehicles. The vehicles will replace the city’s aging fleet with a group of fuel-efficient hybrids intended to reduce the city’s carbon footprint.
The switch to a greener fleet not only accomplishes a high-profile goal of the City Council to reduce the city’s environmental impact, but will also save the city in future maintenance costs while simultaneously cutting down on rising fuel costs."
More ...
posted by benmcclanahan @ 3:29 PM,
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Find trucking industry jobs at TruckFleet Jobs
A new jobs site relating specifically to the trucking industry, TruckFleet Jobs, recently launched.It includes all kinds of trucking industry jobs and employment opportunities, including owner/operator, fleet management, trailer sales, fleet sales, technician positions and more.
View TruckFleet Jobs.com website.
posted by benmcclanahan @ 3:22 PM,
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Trucking industry headlines 06.06
Bulk TransporterCoalition promoting highway solutions
2007 Gross Revenue Report now online
Fleet Owner
Feds seek to deter oil speculators
PLM opens new Dallas drive-through
IPD expands online service
Transplace meets with customers
Trailermaker chooses Haldex
Phillips receives NAPA supplier award
LeasePlan hits 10-million images
A. Duie Pyle holds chemical symposium
Outsourced Logistics
Most Respected Logistics Firms Named
So Long Kinko’s, Hello FedEx Office
China Southern joins Air France-KLM in a Cargo Joint Venture
Norfolk Southern Joins Short Lines for Short Hauls
Cardinal Health Moves Fleet to Penske Logistics
Connell Bros. Expands In Global Logistics Management
posted by benmcclanahan @ 3:14 PM,
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Magellan Pipeline Company fire
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
A large fire at the Magellan LP plant in Kansas City, Kan., caught fire this evening after a lightning strike.
Local news report:
"KANSAS CITY, Kan. – A tank at a Magellan plant started on fire Tuesday evening in the Fairfax district.
It happened at around 7:30 p.m. at 401 E. Donovan.
An eyewitness said he saw lightning strike the tank and heard a loud boom.
KCK Assistant Fire Chief Craig Duke said the firefighters are keeping a safe distance from the fire in case the tank collapses.
Firefighters are making sure the fire does not spread.
Duke said there are 50,000 barrels of fuel in the tank. The tank is roughly half full.
There has been no report of injuries."
From the Associated Press:
Lightning blamed for petroleum plant fire in Kansas City, Kan
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) - Lightning from a line of strong thunderstorms is blamed for a large fire at a petroleum plant in downtown Kansas City, Kansas, tonight.
KCK Fire Department officials say the fire at a Magellan Petroleum factory started when lightning hit a large storage tank at the facility near downtown. No injuries are reported.
The tank contained 58,000 barrels of unleaded gasoline, and fire crews are trying to prevent the blaze from reaching a nearby tank with 15,000 barrels of gas.
KCK Fire Chief Thomas DeKeyser says the department plans to let the fire burn itself out.
A series of strong cells passed through the Kansas City area around 7 p.m., producing strong winds, heavy rain and hail.
Tornado sirens went off in Lees Summit, Missouri, and up to nickel-sized hail fell in downtown Kansas City, Missouri.
More coverage:Local TV news coverage -- KCK Fire Burns Large Fuel Tank
Fort Mill Times -- Lightning ignites tank at petroleum factory
Kansas City Star -- Lightning touches off fuel tank blaze
KCTV5 -- Lightning Sparks Fire At Oil Company
KSN.com -- Lightning ignites tank at petroleum factory
posted by benmcclanahan @ 8:50 PM,
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Free fuel-economy webcast
From Fleet Owner:
The first in a series of free webcasts entitled “Survivors’ Guide to the Fuel Crisis” will be broadcast at 2 P.M. (EDT) on June 17 and focus on operational strategies that can help fleets offset current high diesel prices. The interactive, online series is being presented jointly by FleetOwner and the Truckload Carriers Assn. TMW Systems Inc. is sponsoring the first webcast, which is free to anyone who preregisters.
The June 17 webcast will feature practical, in-depth presentations by two leading experts on fleet operations -- industry consultant George L. Edwards and the former president of MacKinnon Transport, Ray J. Haight. Topics covered will include analyzing accounts and lanes for fuel efficiency and profitability, maximizing load and route efficiency, and using purchasing tools to minimize fuel costs. The focus will be on practical tips and strategies that can be used by fleets of all types and sizes.
posted by benmcclanahan @ 3:53 PM,
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Trucking industry headlines 06.03
Following a week-long baby break, Truck Amok is back!
Here are today's trucking industry headlines:
Bulk Transporter
DOT border program to address delays
Response Guidebook on PHMSA Web site
NACD voices concern about railcar proposal
Fleet Owner
GM to close four truck plants
TCA, Fleet Owner offer fuel-economy webcasts
Heritage Propane raises cancer awareness, funds
Paccar donates T660 to help breast cancer screenings
Apex touts fuel card
Horton releases new fan drives
OPS joins EPA WasteWise program
Trailer/Body Builders
Freightliner Business Class M2e Hybrid Available for Commercial
AEV Named Top Ambulance Manufacturer
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