Trucking Industry Photo Galleries
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
The following Web sites have active trucking industry photo galleries, including Refrigerated Transporter, Bulk Transporter and Trailer/Body Builders:
Refrigerated Transporter Photo Gallery
Bulk Transporter Photo Gallery
Trailer/Body Builders Photo Gallery
posted by benmcclanahan @ 2:23 PM,
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Alternative technology on display at Fleet Day
Alternative technology on display at Fleet Day (Fleet Owner)"FRAMINGHAM, MA. For fleet managers, AltWheel’s 4th Annual Fleet Day was the place to be on Monday. The event at Staples World Headquarters featured more than 27 alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles as well as dozens of sessions in which fleet managers and industry experts could discuss the latest in green technologies."
Other trucking industry headlines from Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008:
Bulk Transporter
Truckstop diesel volumes decline
Diesel price climbs slightly
Colonial Pipeline returns to normal
NAFTA surface trade rises in July
Blackwater acquires New Orleans terminal
Greenhunter recovering from Hurricane Ike
TWIC entry required for more ports
Fleet Owner
Eco-driving tips offer big fuel savings
FleetOwner scores gold “Eddie”
Diesel prices remain at $3.96
New bus chassis from Freightliner Custom Chassis
Pilot Travel Centers to carry DEF “at the pump”
Trailer/Body Builders
Wabash’s Cadiz Operations Up and Running
Volvo Trucks Reduces Capacity in Europe
Blogs
Shock therapy
"It’s the little things about my dad that always got my attention. Growing up, I didn’t get it: he made beds so well you could bounce quarters off them – literally. He ironed and pressed his dress shirts, slacks, even golf outfits better than any dry cleaning shop could."
Trucking Around the World
Volvo cuts truck production, jobs as European demand falls (Reuters)World number two truck maker Volvo said on Tuesday it was scaling back production and cutting about 1,400 jobs as the crisis in financial markets hit demand in Europe, its biggest market. Volvo, which makes trucks under the Renault, Mack, Nissan Diesel and Eicher brands as well as its own name, said its Volvo Trucks arm would begin negotiations with unions on the staff cuts at plants in Belgium and Sweden.
Australian fatigue laws inconsistent and confusing, trucking industry says (Transport and Logistics News)
The “patchy” new heavy vehicle fatigue laws lack consistency across borders and will stir confusion, the trucking industry has argued.
Europe will import more diesel in the next decade, commission says (The Guardian)
Europe's reliance on imported diesel will grow over the coming decade due to insufficient investment in refining capacity, bringing higher pump prices while adding to worries about energy security.
posted by benmcclanahan @ 2:17 PM,
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Oregon woman accused of setting tow truck on fire
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Oregon woman accused of setting tow truck on fire (Associated Press)
"A Portland woman who allegedly set a tow truck on fire as the driver was preparing to take her car faces arson and criminal mischief charges. A twenty-year-old woman was arraigned last week.
Court papers said the tow truck driver went to a Portland apartment complex Tuesday to tow the illegally parked car and became surrounded by an angry crowd.
The driver offered to release the car for $150, but police said the woman threatened to set the truck on fire if he didn't release the car.
The driver locked himself in the cab and called 911 and was told soon after that his truck was ablaze. He put it out with a fire extinguisher.
The woman's bond was set at $225,000. Her next court date is Thursday."
posted by benmcclanahan @ 1:41 PM,
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Liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel systems gain foothold in ports
Monday, September 22, 2008
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel systems gain foothold in ports (Fleet Owner)"Ports, communities and businesses across the country have started looking at liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel systems as an environmentally friendly solution to clean air and emissions concerns. The eight Kenworth T800s equipped with LNG fuel systems that went into full-time drayage service in California last month under the Clean Trucks Program are an example of how the emerging technology is beginning to make an impact."
Other trucking industry headlines from Monday, Sept. 22, 2008:
Fleet Owner
Special photo log: Hurricane Ike damage
Sprint teams up with Fenway Partners
OPW introduces underground fueling system
Rand McNally to use Navteq map data
Refrigerated Transporter
Exel orders ReeferTrak systems for its fleet
Green Edge offers HACCP wireless temp monitoring
Trailer/Body Builders
Polk Forecasts 723,000 Class 3-8 New Vehicle Registrations in 2012
NAM Survey Shows Optimism About Sales, Investment, Growth
Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. Relocates Service Center to Lubbock, Texas
Blogs
Selling all of your value
"Beware becoming a commodity – that’s a critical piece of advice many transportation experts tell me truckers must internalize. I’ve heard this warning for years and it’s spot-on. Just look around this industry today – it’s littered with bankrupt fleets and owner-operators not so much because diesel prices set new records earlier this year (above $5 a gallon in many parts of the U.S.) but because truckers could not get shippers to pay adequate fuel surcharges to cover the increased cost of fuel."
Nigeria, China increase trade (Nigerian Tribune)
Nigeria and China are working to boost more economic collaborations in many areas including science and technology, reports Christian Okeke.
420 attend Latin Asia Business Forum in Singapore to discuss trade between the regions
Some 420 business delegates from 21 countries are attending Latin Asia Business Forum (LAB) here on Monday to to learn more about opportunities in the two regions.
posted by benmcclanahan @ 2:43 PM,
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Hurricane Ike Photo Gallery
Friday, September 19, 2008
Check out a photo gallery of images following Hurricane Ike from Bulk Transporter
posted by benmcclanahan @ 3:16 PM,
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Trucker death investigation continues
Person of interest sought in rest stop killing (KC Star)
"The Missouri State Highway Patrol is looking for a woman who may have information in the shooting death of a trucker at a Platte County rest stop.
The person of interest is described as a white woman, approximately 30 years old, 5’6” to 5’7” tall, with a thin build, shoulder-length reddish-blond hair and freckles. She was wearing a blouse with a collar and an unbuttoned jacket or sweater and reportedly has a slight Southern accent.
Investigators also are trying to locate occupants of a white SUV that was seen at the rest area around the time of the homicide.
A motorist discovered the body of 39-year-old Valentin G. Kirilchuk about 8 p.m. Sept. 8 at the rest area just north of Platte City on Interstate 29.
Anyone with information should call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (474-8477). A reward of $1,000 is available for tips leading to the killer’s conviction."
posted by benmcclanahan @ 7:55 AM,
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AIG Federal Reserve Board loan
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Fed lends $85 billion to save AIG (Fleet Owner)"Believing that its failure would further weaken the financial market, the Federal Reserve Board has authorized the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to lend up to $85 billion to the American International Group (AIG). The Federal Reserve said that the loan would be repaid from the proceeds of the sale of parts of the firm’s assets, which will be sold off “in an orderly manner, with the least possible disruption to the overall economy,” with the U.S. Government receiving a 79.9% equity interest in AIG."
Other trucking and logistics industry news from Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008:
Fleet Owner
OTC offers diagnostic software for Ford vehicles
Karmak updates Director Series software
Eaton names Aguerrevere to global marketing post
Bridgestone Bandag offers new fuel economy guide
Bulk Transporter
EPA reminder: Report storm spills
Refrigerated Transporter
U.S. Foodservice shutting two South Carolina sites
FHWA rejects PennDOT Interstate 80 toll proposal
Outsourced Logistics
DHL Executive Testifies on UPS Deal
Eurotunnel Freight Moving After Fire
Estes Launches Nationwide Brokerage
Ruan Hauls Hurricane Relief Supplies
A&B Acquires Warehousing & Distribution Company
Coalition Applauds Crackdown in the San Pedro Bay Ports
Army Reserve Joins Schneider National in Employer Partnership
A Bed To Sleep In
Port of Montreal Reports High Growth
The Highway Trust Fund Gets an $8 Billion Fix
LA Port Truck Plan Passes Another Hurdle
Salary Budgets Projected Below 4% for 2008 and 2009
Container Volumes Could Drop By 6%
Paint Me Green
ABF Speeds and Expands Its Regional Service
Trailer/Body Builders
Firestone To Close Noblesville Air-Spring Plant
Cummins Recognized as Sustainability Leader
NTEA Expands Green Truck Summit, Exhibits and Activities
Blogs
Forgetting the doing
"There’s a couple of reasons I think we’re racing pell mell over the edge of reason and financial ruin right now in the U.S. (the federal government just loaned American Insurance Group over $80 billion so it could stay in business – an INSURANCE company in need of a loan to stay afloat! There’s some rich irony)"
$100 million going towards transportation-reloading terminals on Kazakhstan/China border (Cargo News Asia)
A logistic zone is planned for the border of Kazakhstan and China. There will be transportation-reloading terminals, which accounts for US$100 million investment, commerce exhibition areas, hotels infrastructure and a centre for business cooperation, according to China Economic Review.
European Union gives support to Nabucco pipeline (Kommersant)Since the war in Georgia, the search has heated up for energy sources and routes to transport them on without passing through Russia. Last weekend, leaders of Eastern European countries called on Europe to end its dependency on Russian energy sources, and the European Union made an important step in that direction when Greece reached an agreement on the direct supply of Azerbaijani natural gas to Europe, Baku and Ashgabat gave their support to the Nabucco pipeline and Hungary announced a forum to finalize that project, which would deliver gas while bypassing Russia.
Australian trucks forced to detour 6.8 km due to railway crossing (Daily Liberal)
Key stakeholders are involved in a push to solve big problems associated with a single stop sign at the railway crossing in Boothenba Road. They want part of the Coonamble to Dubbo rail track curved and repositioned or a rail bridge installed to improve access to the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets.
posted by benmcclanahan @ 3:17 PM,
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Hurricane Ike's effect on trucking industry
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
For complete coverage of Hurricane Ike and its effect on the trucking and logistics industry, please visit:Hurricane Ike: Complete Coverage From Penton Media
posted by benmcclanahan @ 3:34 PM,
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Trucking industry news in Spanish
Friday, September 12, 2008
Granted, the translation is likely terrible, but a link was added to Truck Amok to translate the site into Spanish. It can also be found in the upper-right corner of the home page.And, also, there needed to be a reason to post this photo.
posted by benmcclanahan @ 12:55 PM,
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Highway Trust Fund legislation applauded by ATA
ATA gives thumbs up on Highway Trust Fund boost (Bulk Transporter)"The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is praising Congress for approving legislation that will transfer $8 billion into the Highway Trust Fund and keep it solvent, according to ATA information. The Senate approved HR 6532 by voice vote, shifting money from the general fund into the Highway Trust Fund, which was expected to run dry this month."
Other Bulk Transporter articles from Friday, Sept. 12, 2008:
Mexican company wins NACD process award
Association touts Algae biofuels
ATA to seek port injunction review
posted by benmcclanahan @ 10:11 AM,
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Over-the-road trucker found dead at rest stop identified
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Man found dead at rest stop identified -- St. Joseph (Mo.) News-Press
"PLATTE CITY, Mo. — Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers released the identification of the Springfield, Mo., man found dead Monday at an Interstate 29 rest stop north of Platte City.
Valentin G. Kirilchuk, 39, died from an apparent gunshot wound in a men’s lavatory at the rest area Monday, said Sgt. Scott Meyer, a spokesman for Highway Patrol Troop A. Mr. Kirilchuk was an over-the-road trucker who owned his own rig with his wife, Mr. Meyer said. His name wasn’t released earlier because of the pending notification of the next of kin, he said.
Mr. Kirilchuk was a U.S. citizen. Mr. Kirilchuk was hauling household goods thought to be headed for Oregon, Mr. Meyer said.
Mr. Kirilchuk lived in Springfield at the time of his death, but Missouri court records revealed that the victim received a misdemeanor motor vehicle citation in 2006 from a trooper in St. Charles County. At that time, Mr. Kirilchuk listed his home address as Vancouver, Wash. Calls to the Vancouver Police Department on Wednesday weren’t returned."
posted by benmcclanahan @ 8:41 AM,
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Cross Border Trucking Controversy (HR 6630)
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Border politics (Fleet Owner)"Opponents of the controversial cross border trucking demonstration project received a big boost on Tuesday when the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill (H.R. 6630) to kill the program, 395-18."
Other trucking and logistics industry headlines from Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008:
Bulk Transporter
Ruan hauls supplies to Gulf Coast storm victims
Freight TSI rises in July
Volvo coordinating DME project
Osage Bio to convert barley for ethanol
Fleet Owner
Bergstrom NITE system CARB-approved
New aluminum trailer from Fontaine
Michelin X One available at all PTP locations
Haldex valve automates lift axles
Outsourced Logistics
Labor Woes Hit Boeing and Alitalia
Sustainability a Supply Management Responsibility
UPS Expands in Louisville, Improves Transit Times
Speeding Up Yellow and Roadway Integration
TNT Recognized As Green
US Customs Focuses on High Risk, Not Singapore
Refrigerated Transporter
Stater Bros. delivers to new distribution center
Voxware Inc. supports LXE handheld computer
Trailer/Body Builders
Scania Brasil Receives Its Largest Truck Order Ever
House Votes To Stop Access For Mexican Trucks
Manufacturing Leaders Meet To Discuss Industry Challenges
China’s Heavy Truck Sales Up 48%
Blogs
Life on the road (Trucks At Work)
"It’s one of those fun highlights trucking reporters like me look forward to every year – the annual “King of the Road” survey conducted by Evansville, Ind.-based Atlas Van Lines, one of the largest moving and storage companies in the U.S."
Milk runs (Reading Between the Lines)
"In World War II slang (which for my money is among the most colorful to have had a lasting impact on the good old flexible English language), a “milk run” was a bombing mission flown in the skies of Europe that was routine and went well–that is no casualties were incurred, at least by the U.S Army Air Forces aircrew."
South Africans say heavy-duty trucks "a threat to the community" (The Mercury)
Clairwood residents have complained bitterly about heavy-duty trucks - which have claimed nine lives in the Durban suburb in the past three years - causing havoc in their neighbourhood ...
Australia's SeaLink buys New Zealand trucking company (Adelaide Now)
South Australian SeaLink Travel Group has taken a majority shareholding in New Zealand freight and trucking company Big B Cartage. The tourism and transport operator said the trucking company would be rebranded FreightLink in line with its existing frieght brand in New Zealand ...
Contractors look to build seven tollways in Macedonia (Southeast European Times)
Forty-eight companies and consortia have expressed interest in a prequalifying bid for concessions for seven tollways in Macedonia. The ministry of transport and communications says companies in Europe, China, India and North America filed letters of intent by the August 15th deadline ...
posted by benmcclanahan @ 2:53 PM,
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Truck driver found dead in Platte County, Mo.
Death of man found at rest stop under investigation (St. Joseph (Mo.) News-Press)
"PLATTE CITY, Mo. — Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers continue to investigate the death of a man found Monday at the Interstate 29 rest stop north of Platte City. The victim is a 39-year-old white male from Springfield, Mo., said a communicator for Troop A of the Highway Patrol. Passers-by discovered a body at about 8 p.m. Monday at the northbound rest stop. Upon their arrival, officers found a deceased white male with an apparent gunshot wound lying on the floor in the men’s restroom, the Highway Patrol reported."
posted by benmcclanahan @ 9:08 AM,
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California Senator Offers Views on Transport Bill
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
California Senator Offers Views on Transport Bill (Outsourced Logistics)"While Mary Peters warns of Highway Trust Fund insolvency, Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) says work has begun on a new surface transportation bill."
Other trucking and logistics industry headlines from Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008:
Bulk Transporter
PHMSA proposes narrowing hazmat list
ATA urging fund solvency
Hurricane Ike threatens Gulf, oil prices
Dana moving headquarters
IdleAire under new ownership
DHS notes new Manufacturing Council
Fleet Owner
ATA launches business-solutions service
YRC merges Yellow, Roadway
East offers sealed LED lighting
Old Dominion creates online rate estimate tool
Travelers Inland rolls out “sting” trailer
Outsourced Logistics
DHL Strengthens Global Network
UPS Launches Import Finance Group
Motor Carrier Segment Balancing Supply and Demand
Events Focus on Logistics
Joint Program Offers Logistics Courses
Trailer/Body Builders
Layton Truck Moves To New Denver Facility
Titan to Implement Price Increase
Blogs
Clean port clash
"It’s a situation in many ways just soaked in schadenfreude as the “clean truck plan” concocted by the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and due to go into full effect October 1 this year get shammered by the usual suspects – the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference (IMCC) for starters – but also by groups traditionally considered allies in environmental efforts, such as National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)."
Other info
Outsourced Logistics Sept. issue now available online ...
Australian fatigue laws set to become law next month (ABC Rural)
The nation's late night trucking convoys could be fewer from next month, when fatigue laws crack down on driving between midnight and 6am.
Turkey invites Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan to help work on drilling projects (Hotnewsturkey.com)
Turkey's Energy Minister Hilmi Guler called on Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan to cooperate with Turkey in energy projects in the Black Sea and make joint energy investments, on Tuesday.
Economic Forum discusses Europe/Russia/Asia Pacific transporation corridor (Itar-Tiss News Agency)
The 5th Baikal Economic Forum (BEF) that opens here on Tuesday is held under the motto "Europe-Russia-Asia-Pacific Region: Roads of Integration and Cooperation".
posted by benmcclanahan @ 3:10 PM,
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Highway Trust Fund rescue has wide support
Monday, September 8, 2008
Trust fund rescue has wide support (Fleet Owner)"According to the House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, failure to pass H.R. 6532 to transfer $8 billion to the Highway Trust Fund would result in the loss of nearly 400,000 construction jobs and would prevent the completion of more than $14 billion in necessary infrastructure projects."
Other trucking industry headlines from Monday, Sept. 8, 2008:
Fleet Owner
Forward Air acquires Service Express, Inc.
Tire-inflation system DVD
FTR to launch truck outlook report
Con-way expands driver wellness program
Trailer/Body Builders
Give Trailer/Body Builders your feedback
Navistar Defense Wins $752 Million Contract for Lighter MRAP Variant
Army Reserve Partners With Schneider National
ATA Introduces Business Solutions
Blogs
Contracting value – or trouble (Trucks At Work)
"Let’s face it – carriers are trying to sign up more and more owner-operators out there as contractors because it takes a lot of risk and capital investment off their books and places it on the owner-operator’s shoulders. Many carriers view it as an inexpensive way to add capacity and (one would hope) experienced professionals to their fleet."
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