April 1, 2008
Cover Story
KAG launches massive ethanol logistics effort
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Charles E Wilson
Federal mandates call for the United States to use nine billion gallons of renewable fuels in 2008...
KAG fleet specs target efficiency,
reliability, safety
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) supports its ethanol logistics operation with a tanker fleet designed for maximum efficiency, reliability, and safety...
Editorial
Tank fleets play a leading role in biofuels logistics
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Charles E Wilson
Nearly four in 10 Americans say that developing alternative fuels and improving fuel efficiency should be the highest priorities...
Feature Articles
TSC acquisition ups Kenan Advantage Group chemical involvement
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Kenan Advantage Group Inc (KAG) completed its purchase of Transport Service Company (TSC), a chemical and foodgrade tank fleet based in Oak Brook, Illinois...
Louisiana trailer leasing company serves shippers, carriers
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Mary Davis
Louis Vielee decided it was time to enter the trailer leasing business that would serve not only other shippers and carriers, but provide tankers for his trucking operation...
Six predictions
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
Derek Kaufman, president of C3 Network Inc, greeted his “Overview and Opinions” audience with six predictions...
NTTC National Convention
Wilhelm puts finishing touches on a 40-year tank truck career
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
A part-time college job turned into a fulltime career that spanned more than four decades for Lanny Wilhelm...
NTTC conference features Mayor Koch, ATA vice-president
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
A Former mayor of New York City and an American Trucking Associations (ATA) economy expert will headline the National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) Annual Conference and Equipment Show...
New York City offers chance to keep excitement at a peak
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
However it's known, New York City's name stirs up excitement at the thought of a visit. When National Tank Truck Carriers members and spouses arrive in the city in May they will find plenty to keep the excitement at a peak....
Spouse tour includes Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, Carmine's
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The National Tank Truck Carrier Spouse event begins Sunday, May 18, with a reception at the Marriott Marquis...
Trimac Transportation collects second NTTC trophy
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Trimac Transportation Services Inc won its second Outstanding Performance Trophy in the National Tank Truck Carriers Tank Truck Safety Contest...
2007 PERSONNEL SAFETY CONTEST
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Over 100 Million Miles Class Grand Trimac Transportation Services 1.13 Honor Quality Distribution Inc 1.25 Merit Ruan Transportation Management Systems...
2007 COMPETITIVE SAFETY CONTEST
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Over 100 Million Miles Class Grand Trimac Transportation Services .386 Honor Ruan Transportation Management Systems .398 Merit Quality Distribution Inc...
2007 COMPETITIVE SAFETY CONTEST - SAFETY OFFICIALS
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Over 100 Million Miles Class Grand Trimac Transportation Services Neil Voorhees, USA Len Comtois, Canada Honor Ruan Transportation Management Systems...
2007 IMPROVEMENT CONTEST
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
TWENTY-SECOND YEAR WINNER Transport Service Co, Oak Brook IL TWENTY-FIRST YEAR WINNER Usher Transport Inc, Louisville KY ...
Rules and Regulations
NMFTA meets under new procedures
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
New procedures allow for the continued development and maintenance of the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) without the need for antitrust immunity...
FMCSA reports on technologies for securing hazmat trucks
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
A study on vehicle immobilization technologies (VIT) shows that the trucking industry favors theft prevention vs. vehicle shutdown technologies...
Industry News
International conference focuses on renewable energy, energy efficiency
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By David A Kolman
More Than 2,800 delegates from 119 countries took part in the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC)...
Study provides strategic observations on 2010 EPA compliance
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
There have been concerted efforts to develop innovative diesel engine emission reduction technologies and solutions to address a variety of regulations...
Sunoco names Carrier of the Year winners
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Sunoco Inc. has announced the winners of its 2007 Carrier of the Year awards...
Dow salutes Dupre plant performance
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Dow Chemical Plaquemine LA plant was recognized for flawless Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety performance for 2007 and was presented “The Gold Washer Award.”...
OTL-UPT acquires Castle Creek Energy
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Oklahoma Tank Lines/United Petroleum Transports has acquired the assets and operations of Castle Creek Energy LLC...
Truck Tonnage Index jumps in January
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 2.4 percent in January 2008...
Schneider launches fuel-hauling service
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Schneider National Inc. has added fuel-hauling capabilities to its bulk division...
Alcoa combines ops into new business unit
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Alcoa combines Wheel Products business with Auto and Truck Structures business to form a new business unit called Wheel and Transportation Products...
TSC inaugurates Pasadena TX terminal
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Transport Service Co (TSC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Kenan Advantage Group, inaugurated the newest terminal in its system with an open house March 13...
Phillips Industries receives NAPA award
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Phillips Industries has won the NAPA Heavy Duty Manufacturer of the Year Award for 2007...
Hoyer's Kombiverkehr KG sets record for number of intermodal consignments
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Kombiverkehr KG is the first European intermodal transport operator to move more than one million truck consignments from road to rail in one year...
Wingfoot opens 23rd Pilot Truck Care Center
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems LLC is opening a new Pilot Truck Care Center in Oklahoma City OK...
Odyssey, Vertellus sign outsource contract
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation announced that Vertellus Specialties Inc. has signed a three-year agreement to outsource...
Trailer tire problems generate most calls
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
According to The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, 65% of its roadside calls for repairs/replacements are for problems with trailer tires...
Kenworth Dealer of the Year
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Custom Truck Sales in Regina, Saskatchewan, was named 2007 Kenworth Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada ...
Odyssey opens European office in Belgium
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation has opened its European office in Antwerp, Belgium...
Fleets can receive financing to retrofit MTIS
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Pressure Systems International is providing a financial lease option to add the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS) by PSI...
ATA projects record-high fuel expenses
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The American Trucking Associations is projecting a record-high diesel fuel bill in 2008...
Circle K recognizes Dupre's performance
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Dupré was recognized with two awards for its 2007 performance at Circle K's fifth annual Carrier Conference in Las Vegas NV...
Women in Trucking marks anniversary
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Women In Trucking celebrated its one-year anniversary and hit a record 1,000 corporate and individual members...
Kenworth extends Landstar rebate program
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Kenworth Truck Co. will extend a successful rebate program with Landstar System Inc. through 2008...
People in the News
Fleets
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Ford S. Reiche, president of Safe Handling Inc., will receive the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) Maine Small Business Person of the Year award for 2008...
Suppliers
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Sure Seal, a division of the OPW Fluid Transfer Group, has appointed Eric Melton biofuels sales manager...
Associations
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Andrew Cifranic to serve as the co-chair of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) Brand Protection Council...
Equipment News
Kuriyama handles alternative fuels
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Kuriyama of America Inc. recently introduced its new line of biofuel-friendly hose products, engineered specifically to resist the damaging effects of new alternative fuels...
ArvinMeritor targets off-highway growth
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
ArvinMeritor Inc. has announced a re-establishment of its off-highway original equipment and aftermarket components business...
ProVane can handle caustic transfers
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Blackmer announces that its ProVane motor speed vane pump is ideal for caustic transfer applications in a biodiesel plant...
BFNT extends warranty for truck tires
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire LLC (BFNT) is introducing an extended warranty for its premium truck tires and casings...
Safety Bumps come in two-inch models
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Safety Pumping Systems (SPS) announces the release of two-inch Safety Bump models...
Midflex Composite hoses facilitate transfer
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Titan Midflex Composite hoses provide superior performance and offer flexible material transfer for a myriad of applications...
Mack, Volvo offer free shipping for parts
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
A new program from Mack Trucks Inc. and Volvo Trucks North America provides a higher level of support to customers...
International trucks can get Aero Clad
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Hendrickson Bumper and Trim partnered with American Trim introduces an all-makes Aero Clad bumper for International 4000 and 8000 series trucks...
Take a look at Uvex Ignite safety eyewear
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Uvex has added Uvex Ignite, a comfortable, sleek addition to its line of safety eyewear...
Minimizer mud flaps are custom-engraved
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Spray Control Systems Inc has announced its latest product, the Minimizer custom-engraved mud flap...
Volvo reveals alternative fuels and drivelines
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By David A Kolman
Volvo Group used the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC) to unveil a group of heavy-duty alternative-powered trucks...
New LoneStar tractor captures a classic look
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The classic styling of the International D-series pickup truck became the inspiration for the 2008 International LoneStar...
ArvinMeritor CVA improves customer care
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
ArvinMeritor's Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket (CVA) business has established an improved Customer Care Center...
Freight-Tracking.com joins ATA
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Web-based shipment tracking firm Freight-Tracking.com has joined the American Trucking Associations...
LoadMaster GPS Fuel Tax Module debuts
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
McLeod Software has a new module for its LoadMaster enterprise transportation management system, the LoadMaster GPS Fuel Tax Module ...
Keller introduces Client Information Center
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
J. J. Keller & Associates Inc. has introduced its Client Information Center, a web-based tool...
PacLease upgrades telematics system
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Paccar Leasing Co. (PacLease) is offering PacTrac BLU, an enhancement to the PacTrac telematics system...
