March 1, 2008
Cover Story
NTS works hard to improve cleaning operations
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Charles E Wilson
Even in the face of a slowing economy, managers at National Tank Services Inc (NTS) remain optimistic...
Editorial
Cleaning industry looks beyond current economy
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Charles E Wilson
The tank cleaning sector may provide one of the best indicators of the overall health of the tank truck industry...
Feature Articles
Tank Trailer Cleaning completes major wash rack refurbishment
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Tank Trailer Cleaning Inc (TTC) went through a comprehensive five-month overhaul that started in July 2007...
Truck wash offers quiet country ambiance with professional tank cleaning service
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Mary Davis
Tony and Renee Miller of Salt City Truck Wash have the benefit of a tank cleaning business combined with a rural lifestyle that many urbanites would envy...
TMC annual meeting
TMC annual meeting
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) held its annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition in Orlando, Florida, February 4-7...
TMC issues scorecard on 2007 diesel engines
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Lead-off technical session of TMC's annual meeting was a panel discussion by several large fleets...
2010 heavy duty diesel onboard diagnostics requirements updated
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has come out with regulations mandating emissions control systems of diesel engines used in highway vehicles...
MeritorWabco introduces collision safety system with active braking
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
MeritorWabco Vehicle Control Systems has introduced OnGuard, a forward-looking, radar-based adaptive cruise control system with active braking for commercial vehicles...
Hands-on
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM, David A Kolman
Having the opportunity to try out the OnGuard system, I found that it seamlessly integrates collision warning, adaptive cruise with active braking, and collision mitigation...
Truck builder offers new heavy-duty engine, safety options
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Sterling Trucks has introduced some new factory-installed safety options and is making Detroit Diesel's new DD15 engine available in several of its heavy duty models...
Faster multiple trailer hookups
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Dolly Guide is a specialized tool designed to facilitate faster, and safer hookups of multiple trailers....
Eaton Promotes Hybrid Power Systems
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Eaton Corporation is stepping up educational efforts with fleets and the general public about safety design features incorporated into its hybrid electric power systems...
Trailer tire high-tech monitoring system debuts at TMC
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Tirevigil Intow is a high-tech system that continuously monitors trailer tires, whether the trailer is in transit or dropped in a yard for long periods of time...
PRO-Link iQ simplifies vehicle diagnostics
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
New from Nexiq Technologies is its Pro-Link iQ, a hand-held scan tool for commercial vehicle repair, maintenance, and information...
Groeneveld launches new grease system for trailers
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Compalube is Groeneveld's new automatic compact lubricating system, developed specifically for trailers...
Web-based warranty processes fast, safe claims
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Rapidwarranty.com is said to be the heavy duty trucking industry's first web-enabled warranty claims transaction processing service...
Industry News
DFW Tank Cleaning's new facility to be up and cleaning by March 08
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
DFW Tank Cleaning near Waxahachie TX plans to have its new tank cleaning facility in operation by the first of March...
Nominate a driver for America's Road Team
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The American Trucking Associations is seeking nominations for professional truck drivers to serve on the 2009-2010 America's Road Team...
Intermodal downturn occurs in December
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Intermodal Monthly Update published by FTR Associates and Gross Transportation Consulting (GTC) reports a continued weak performance for the intermodal segment...
Ridewell expands manufacturing plant
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
A manufacturer of air-ride suspensions for the truck, trailer bus, and RV industries, Ridewell recently completed a 53,000-square-foot addition to its manufacturing plant...
McAleese foresees prosperous future
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
New HDMA chairman Joe McAleese says members should adapt, achieve, and grow as the trucking industry enters what is expected to be a period of long-term growth...
Large-truck fatality rate at an all-time low
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Three of the primary measures of large-truck safety fell to record lows in 2006, according to figures released by the United States Department of Transportation...
Government report confirms ATA views on highway public-private partnerships
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The American Trucking Associations welcomed the Government Accountability Office's report on highway public-private partnerships...
PacLease adds locations
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Paccar Leasing Co (PacLease) continues to expand its franchise network in North America with the addition of three locations...
IdleAire Technologies Corp opens two new locations
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
IdleAire Technologies Corp drivers set a new usage record of the company's ATE Advanced Travel Center Electrification system of 1.7 million hours for the month of July...
Schneider names BNSF Railway, CSX Intermodal as primary rail providers
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Schneider National Inc. is consolidating its network of primary rail providers and simplifying its container/trailer pool operations...
FIBA Technologies expands its production capacity
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
FIBA Technologies Inc. has announced expansion of its Millbury production facilities to increase production capacity for seamless steel pressure vessels...
Spray Control chosen as FNA fender vendor
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Spray Control Systems Inc. has been selected as the exclusive vendor of fenders for Ferrell North America (FNA)...
Trucking industry hits hauling milestone
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The United States trucking industry in 2006 hauled more goods than ever before in a single year, the American Trucking Associations reported...
Direct Fuels implements DTN Guardian3
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Direct Fuels has implemented DTN Guardian3 (DTN G3) terminal automation system at its new ethanol storage terminal in Euless TX...
Draft of PEI bulk storage plant installation recommended practices provided online
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The latest draft from the Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI) is called Recommended Practices for Installation of Bulk Storage Plants...
ATA Truck Tonnage Index surges 4.1%
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index jumped 4.1 percent in December 2007...
Bendix honors Wasem with special award
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Mark Wasem, director of business excellence at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, was presented with the global company's most prestigious individual award...
DTN TABS streamlines customer controls
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Petroleum rack marketers can now use DTN TABS credit and product allocation controls to manage customers purchasing fuel from their accounts with other suppliers...
Ohio trucking group salutes DistTech
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
DistTech Inc. has been honored by the Ohio Trucking Association (OTA) for outstanding achievement in highway safety...
Volvo Financial Services opens new office
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Volvo Financial Services North America recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new office in Aurora, Ontario...
Bayview Kenworth joins dealer network
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Bayview Kenworth has joined the Kenworth dealer network with locations in Saint John, Fredericton, Sussex, and St. Stephen, New Brunswick...
ATA Truck Tonnage Index inches upward
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 0.8 percent in November 2007...
Kenworth offers rebate for CBC members
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Kenworth Truck Company announced an extension through 2008 of a successful truck purchase rebate program with Consolidated Buying Company (CBC)...
People in the News
Fleets
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Trimac Transportation has promoted Tom Connard to president and chief operating officer of Trimac's United States operations. Jeff McCaig will focus on...
Suppliers
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
PeopleNet has appointed Craig Dillon as its chief technology officer. Most recently, he was vice president at Fair Isaac Corp., a Minneapolis MN-based...
Associations
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The American Trucking Associations honored Bob Halladay with the S. Earl Dove Highway Award...
Equipment News
Par worklamps above par in performance
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
A L Lightech Inc is providing two new LED products to the market: the Par 36 and Par 46 LED multipurpose worklamps...
Safety Bumps, Locks offered by PT Coupling
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Safety Pumping Systems (SPS) announces that its complete line of Safety Bumps and Safety Locks are now available through PT Coupling Co., Enid OK...
Volvo seeks rapid reduction in emissions
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Through Volvo Logistics, Volvo Trucks is challenging its transporters to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 20 percent within the next two years...
Webb receives trademark for 2023 hub
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Webb Wheel Products Inc. has obtained a federal trademark registration for its 2023 trailer hub...
Palm agrees to distribute Willis APUs
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Auxiliary Power Dynamics and chemical manufacturer Palm International Inc have announced a sales and marketing agreement...
TA, Bridgestone sign tire agreement
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire LLC (BFNT) has signed a seven-year agreement with TravelCenters of America LLC (TA)...
Bendix updates safety position paper
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has updated its Highway Safety Position Paper...
Roadranger launches online ordering tool
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Eaton and Dana through their Roadranger marketing partnership have launched a new online ordering tool, the Roadranger Warranty Assistant...
Labelmaster to provide updated 2008 ERG
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The 2008 Emergency Response Guidebook is the first release of the ERG since 2004, containing new information for first responders in the event of an incident involving hazardous materials...
PeopleNet offers BLU onboard platform
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
PeopleNet is launching PeopleNet BLU, a new Driver Center display platform built around the latest in touchscreen technology...
SkyBitz bolsters its asset tracking arsenal
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
SkyBitz has added two new products to its existing suite: Cargo Sensor and Tractor/Trailer ID...
