November 1, 2007
Cover Story
Ferrell North America rolls with tough, durable trucks
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Charles E Wilson
Reliability and durability are key attributes that Ferrell North America looks for when it specifies tractors and trailers. The equipment must be able...
Editorial
Truck builders weathering short-term setback
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Charles E Wilson
Calling 2007 a disappointing year for commercial truck sales would be an understatement at best. This was a dismal year for most if not all of the truck...
Feature Stories
Diversification pays off for Bulk Carrier Services Inc
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Mary Davis
Since 1994 when it was founded, Bulk Carrier Services Inc (BCS) experienced some lean years as a result of downturns in the tank truck industry, but because...
PSC develops new terminal facilities for carrier customers
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Mary Davis
It's not always easy for a carrier to find property for a terminal location, but when Schneider National Inc, M C Tank Transport Inc, and Enterprise Transportation...
Suppliers warn fleets about parts deals that seem too good to be true
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By David A Kolman
Counterfeit parts continue to be a problem within the trucking industry, as well as in other industries, and it is a situation that will continue. According...
Tire management systems
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Unless a fleet wants to pick tires based on gut feelings, intuition, or data gathered by other fleets, a record-keeping system to track tire performance...
Storage and Terminaling
Six-letter word underscores safety precedence at Motiva terminal
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Mary Davis
Safety is more than a six-letter word at the Sewaren, New Jersey, storage and terminaling facility owned by Motiva Enterprises LLC. It is a challenge...
Security plan requires actions to 'plan, do check, act'
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Just as in a successful golf swing, follow-through is an essential element of any good security plan developed by chemical distributors. That was one...
More chemical security legislation may be enacted
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
There appears to be significant congressional interest in pursuing new chemical security legislation despite the fact that the current law, which was...
Rules and Regulations
FMCSA strongly backs stay of HOS decision
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration memorandum filed September 21 strongly supports the American Trucking Associations' request that the DC...
EPA proposes loading rack exclusion from SPCC rule
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Loading and unloading racks at oil production facilities may be excluded from certain requirements of the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure...
Tax credits proposed for employee wellness
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
New proposed legislation would give tax incentives for businesses to implement workplace comprehensive health management (wellness) programs. In addition,...
Industry News
Freightliner announces name change
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Freightliner LLC has announced the upcoming change of its corporate name to Daimler Trucks North America LLC effective Jan 7, 2008. Shareholders of the...
FIBA gets special requalification permit
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
The United States Department of Transportation has granted to FIBA Technologies Inc special permit DOT-SP 14453, which authorizes a 10-year requalification...
TEPPCO completes OK facility expansion
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
TEPPCO Partners LP has placed into service three new crude oil storage tanks at its Cushing OK facility representing a 900,000 barrel, or nearly 50 percent,...
Driver turnover rate declines in 2Q 2007
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
The linehaul driver turnover rate among large for-hire truckload carriers (fleets with at least $30 million in annual revenue) experienced its first quarterly...
TMTA recognizes Dupr as safety leader
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Dupr Transport-Site Services-Logistics Group is the winner of the Texas Motor Transport Association (TMTA) Truck Safety Contest in the Intercity-2.5 to...
Industry figures discuss outlook for transportation at conference
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
FTR Associates held its annual Freight Transportation Conference in Indianapolis IN recently. This year's conference, America's Freight Transportation...
Paccar, Eaton to develop hybrid technology
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Paccar and Eaton Corp have entered into an agreement to jointly develop proprietary hybrid technology for heavy-duty commercial vehicles in North America....
Survey: 32% plan to buy power units in 2Q
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
In a survey of 31 for-hire and private fleets conducted by CK Commercial Vehicle Research at the end of April, 32% said they plan to place orders for...
Volvo delivers five trucks meeting US10
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Volvo Trucks North America has delivered five Volvo trucks that meet the stringent US10 truck emission standards to customer for field testing. The US10...
Cummins readies engines to meet 2010 requirements
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Cummins Inc has announced its technology approach for on-highway engines to meet the more stringent 2010 EPA emissions standards. The company will use...
People in the News
Fleets and terminals
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
XL Insurance, representing the global insurance operations of XL Capital Ltd, recently honored Edwin S Hibbard of Linden Bulk Transportation Co Inc as...
Suppliers
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Heil Trailer International has named Bryan Yielding liquid product manager. With product responsibilities at both Heil domestic manufacturing locations,...
Obituaries
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Elton E Babbitt, one of the true innovators in the tank truck industry, died Sept 27, 2007. He was 75. Babbitt founded Montgomery Tank Lines and built...
Supplier News
Viking Pump adds RTP20 Series to its line
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Viking Pump has released a new addition to its high-speed rotary transport pumps, the RTP20. Offering configuration flexibility and ease of maintenance,...
PremierCare Freedom Package provided
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
The new Kenworth PremierCare Freedom Package helps fleets and owner-operators to safeguard their investment in Kenworth Class 8 on-highway trucks through...
Compressor units offer transfer flexibility
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Blackmer has made available portable liquid transfer and vapor recovery compressor units for remote or unique LP Gas railcar unloading applications. These...
TXD pumps can reduce maintenance costs
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Blackmer's TXD Series sliding vane pumps provide fuel oil truck fleet owners with increased saving on maintenance costs versus other pumping technologies....
WABCO offers two-stage air compressor
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
WABCO has launched a new two-stage air compressor designed to enhance overall air system performance and service life for trucks, buses, and agricultural...
