July 1, 2008
Cover Story
ARS braves Canadian Arctic hauling diesel to mines
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Darren Wight
As he made his way along the notoriously dangerous Ingraham Trail that connects Yellowknife to the now-famous diamond mine “Ice Road” in Canada's Northwest Territories, Allen Scraba, owner of ARS Trucking & Welding, explained that he has been delivering diesel fuel via the frigid passageway for 20 years...
Equipped for any emergency
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The History Channel debuted a reality television series called Ice Road Truckers in 2007. The series chronicled the lives of a few drivers during the two-month driving season...
Editorial
Fleets must boost productivity
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Charles E Wilson
With the economy tight and diesel prices soaring, tank truck carriers face constant pressure to maximize productivity in every possible way...
Feature Articles
Wallis Companies driver cooperation delivers success
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Mary Davis
Because drivers are willing and able, the operation at Wallis Companies in Cuba, Missouri, moves smoothly — come rain, sleet, or snow, says Jason Wallis, supply and transport director, Wallis Companies...
NTTC Conference
NTTC conference returns to New York after long absence
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Fifty-Eight years had passed since National Tank Truck Carriers last convened its annual conference in New York City...
Government technology-based programs need industry input
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
With federal mandates likely for lane departure, roll stability, and collision warning systems, as well as various technology-based security programs,...
Tank truck fleets outperforming most of trucking industry
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Tank Fleets remain an economic bright spot for the trucking industry as a whole, according to Bob Costello, chief economist and vice-president of the...
Strategy offers a way to control fuel costs
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
As Diesel prices rise, most tank truck carriers pass along the increase as a fuel surcharge. Managing those surcharges effectively has become more difficult...
Government definition of owner-operator growing more specific
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
If a driver owns his tractor and/or tank trailer and is contracted to haul products for a carrier, he must be an owner-operator, right? Well, maybe. That...
Tight economy requires close look at carrier operations
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
With the price of diesel on the rise and tank truck carriers trying to maintain a qualified driver force, the use of electronic data collection solutions...
NTTC, government, industry join forces to solve problem
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration...
Heil celebrates milestone as NTTC safety trophy sponsor
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Heil Trailer International celebrated its 25th anniversary of supporting the National Tank Truck Carriers' safety awards program. Specifically, Heil sponsors...
Letters to the Editor
Reader sounds off against high fuel prices
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Dear Editor: Thanks for the great article in May 2008, Fuel Prices. Without a doubt, we (Americans) are in trouble. The question is, how much trouble?...
Industry News
Caterpillar, Navistar form strategic alliance
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Caterpillar Inc. and Navistar International Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to pursue global on-highway truck business opportunities and cooperate on a variety of engine platforms...
AmeriQuest changes its name and identity
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
AmeriQuest Transportation Services, formerly known as AmeriQuest Transportation and Logistics Resources, has changed its name and identity to better communicate the diversity of its comprehensive fleet management services...
K-Limited driver wins Ohio trucking award
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Ronald Hawkins Jr., a 12-year veteran of K-Limited Carrier Ltd., Toledo OH, has been named the Ohio Trucking Association's 2007 Driver of the Year...
Usher, Saraguay combine ops in Atlanta
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Usher Transport Inc. of Louisville KY and Saraguay Petroleum Corp. of Atlanta GA have combined operations in the Atlanta market...
Highway Watch program is discontinued
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Highway Watch program has been discontinued after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) declined to finance the program...
Upgrade to OPW loading arms provides Eastern Liquids loads of safety, efficiency
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
OPW Engineered Systems, a division of OPW Fluid Transfer Group, announced that the LPG terminal in Sparta Junction NJ that is supplied by Targa Midstream Services and operated by Eastern Liquids LLC, has upgraded its loading arms to LPG “A” Frame Loading Arms...
Michelin, Love's sign service agreement
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Michelin Americas Truck Tires and Love's Travel Stops have signed a cooperative agreement that will expand service to the trucking industry...
Goodyear joins SmartWay partnership
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co announced it has joined the Environmental Protection Agency's SmartWay Transport Partnership, which previously approved using the company's Fuel Max linehaul tires on SmartWay tractors and trailers...
ATA, U.S. Army Reserve launch alliance
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has signed a recruiting partnership agreement with the United States Army Reserve that will provide experienced truck drivers for the military and provide careers to truck drivers leaving the military...
Department of Transportation border program to address trucking delays
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) is looking at ways to address trucking delays at U.S./Mexico and U.S./Canada borders, according to the Federal Register...
VTC wins award
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Ventura Transfer Company (VTC), a bulk transloader and distributor of products shipped throughout the United States, was awarded First Place for Intermodal Safety by the California Trucking Association (CTA)...
PeopleNet offers MPG Guarantee Program
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
PeopleNet has launched the MPG Guarantee Program to help fleets improve miles-per-gallon fuel performance...
Heil delivers several pneumatic trailers
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Heil Trailer International has just completed delivery on several of its new design 1850 quad-axle, four-hopper pneumatic trailers for SPIF #3 use in...
Schneider commits to energy-efficient fleet
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Schneider National Inc. plans to operate the most energy-efficient fleet in the industry. The effort, which builds upon the company's 30-year track record...
Alcoa Wheel observes 60-year anniversary
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products, a Cleveland OH-based business unit of Alcoa Inc., announces the kick-off of its 60th anniversary, a year-long...
TEPPCO to build three new terminals
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
TEPPCO Partners L.P. will construct three new refined product terminals along the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers that will supply markets in western...
ATA applauds energy market initiatives
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
In a letter from Bill Graves, American Trucking Associations president and chief executive officer, the ATA applauded the United States Commodity Futures...
People in the News
Fleets
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Rick Stierer has been named safety director at Bulk Transportation, Walnut CA...
Suppliers
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Heil Trailer International has promoted Bill Harris to business development manager-Heil Defense Products...
Obituaries
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Alfred R. White of Swansea IL, the retired owner of Commercial Transport Company and a director of the National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), died May 26, 2008...
Equipment News
Landa has MHC hot water pressure washer
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Landa Cleaning Systems has launched the new Landa MHC series, a gasoline-powered, on-site hot water pressure washer...
Stemco BAT RF products enter next phase
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Stemco announces the next phase of RFID (radio frequency identification) sensor-based BAT RF products that use automatic communication modes to collect and manage fleet information...
Oasis offers refuge from wasteful idling
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Firefly Energy Inc has announced that the first pre-production versions of its BCI Group 31 truck battery to be marketed under the new name Oasis will...
FKM option for Blackmer piston air valve
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Blackmer announces that its TXD2.5A-AVB sliding vane pumps are now available with a new FKM U-Cup O-ring option on the piston air valve. The FKM option...
Eaton's UltraShift family grows
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Eaton Corp's family of automated medium- and heavy-duty transmissions now includes 49 different configurations currently operating in North America. These...
New line of hubcaps is PSI-compatible
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
SKF has introduced four new PSI-compatible hubcaps to its wheel-end Scotseal product offering. The new hubcaps are compatible with the Meritor Tire Inflation...
Ryder tractors, trailers take a green turn
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Ryder System Inc has announced the launch of its RydeGreen line of tractors and trailers, designed to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions....
FlexWorks system eliminates leak points
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
OPW Fueling Containment Systems, a division of OPW Fueling Components, introduces FlexWorks, a completely integrated underground fuel transfer and containment...
LoadMaxx makes onboard scales smarter
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Air-Weigh has unveiled LoadMaxx, a new in-cab electronic scale that incorporates hardware and software technology packaged in a new ComLink hardware device....
Peterson 179 Series gives 3-D tunnel effect
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Truck and trailer owners looking for a different idea in accessory lighting will find it in Peterson's latest addition to its Piranha LED line. Called...
Kenworth adds hub/rotor package option
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Kenworth Truck Co is offering its lightweight aluminum hub and Splined Disc rotor package as a front and rear axle option on its Class 8 tractors equipped...
LVD Switch eliminates dead batteries
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Cole Hersee Co introduces its new Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) Switch, which eliminates dead batteries by automatically disconnecting non-critical loads...
Safety Lock keeps ears from opening up
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Safety Pumping Systems (SPS) announces the release of a companion product for its Safety Bump product line, the Safety Lock, which eliminates the chance...
HAB bumper designed for Mack trucks
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Hendrickson Bumper and Trim has unveiled a Hendrickson Aero Bright (HAB) three-piece bumper for Mack CH, CHN, and CHU trucks. Easily installed to factory...
Phillips receives two additional patents
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Phillips Industries has received federal patents for two more products. Patent numbers have been assigned to Permalogic Controllers and the Sta-Dry Slim-7...
Spray Control adds diamond-plated fenders
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Spray Control Systems Inc has announced a new addition to its Minimizer line, the diamond-plated fender. The new product incorporates the familiar, raised...
CentriSet low in weight, upkeep, and cost
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Motor Wheel Commercial Vehicle Systems Inc., a Precision Partners company, announces the launch of its new CentriSet Trailer Hub System, a pre-adjusted, low-maintenance, low-weight, and low-cost wheel-end system...
Waytek adds solenoids to product line
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Waytek Inc, a distributor of electrical wiring supplies, recently added solenoids to its product line...
New Paralift has adjustable ride height
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Hendrickson Auxiliary Axle Systems has unveiled the newly upgraded 20,000-lb-capacity Paralift steerable truck lift axle system. Paralift is available...
Convey materials with less abrasive wear
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Vacuum-loaded pressure discharge C-Series Conveyors from Cyclonaire Corporation use medium-pressure blower air to load and convey materials with less...
Cummins offers Clean Idle Certified engines
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Cummins Inc. is offering Clean Idle Certified on-highway engines, meeting the new California Air Resources Board's (CARB) idle reduction regulation. The...
Morrison Bros valve gets ULC certification
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Morrison Bros. Co. has announced the ULC certification of its 2" overfill prevention valve for storage tanks. The ULC listing is ULC ORD-C58-1992...
Real-time tire pressure management offered
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Par Technology Subsidiary-Par Logistics Management Systems along with Advantage PressurePro LLC have introduced a real-time tire pressure management system for the transportation industry...
Superior has high-intensity LED modules
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Superior Signals has added new high-intensity LED modules to its Meteorlite product line. The X Series 6 or 9 high-intensity LEDs and super side angle optics offer optimal brightness and visibility...
Volvo will continue to offer Cummins ISX
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Volvo Trucks North America will offer the 15-liter Cummins ISX engine certified for 2010 emissions standards in the Volvo VN. This is an extension of...
Delo extended life coolant is nitrite-free
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Chevron's Delo brand of engine oils, lubricants, and coolants has introduced the latest member of its family, Delo Extended Life Coolant/Antifreeze-Nitrite...
Michelin rolls out an improved XZE tire
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Michelin Americas Truck Tires has taken its all-position XZE tire and made it better. The new Michelin XZE2 tire was recently unveiled at the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) show...
Eaton adds UltraShift HV park pawl option
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Eaton Corp's automated UltraShift HV (Highway Value) medium-duty transmissions are now available with a new park pawl option that simplifies driving and...
Hendrickson begins Softek production
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Hendrickson Truck System Group launched production of the new lighter-weight Softek front steer suspension and axle system, which combines Hendrickson's...
DuraSeal adapted for long-haul truck use
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has adapted its self-sealing commercial tire technology on a broader scale for use on long-haul trucks. The new Unisteel...
DocuDent Kit vital accident witness
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
DocuDent USA announces the debut of its revamped flagship product, the DocuDent Accident Documentation Kit. The kit relaunches with a sporty new design...
Speedco adds Bridgestone, Firestone brands
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Speedco announced the addition of Bridgestone and Firestone brand truck tires to its lineup of over-the-road steer, drive and trailer tires in stock at...
Product Showcase: APUs
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Tridako Energy debuts PowerCube APU Tridako Energy Systems has introduced the PowerCube auxiliary power unit designed for Class 8 trucks. The PowerCube...
Webasto creates website for idle reduction
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Webasto's website www.makealeap.org (LEaP) is an educational and informational single point-of-reference database of idle reduction information and educational...
XTRA Lease updates reference guide
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The 2008 version of the Size & Weight Update, a reference guide containing state-by-state listings of size and weight regulations, is now available from...
PowerBroker II aids in decision-making
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
McLeod Software's PowerBroker II for non-asset-based trucking brokerage and logistics providers has been redesigned with more than 100 new capability...
Spring Transport Source issued for 2008
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Labelmaster's new 2008 Spring Transport Source catalog features a variety of products, including seals, placards, loading dock equipment, books, and software...
NAFC provides Online State Tax Guide
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The National Accounting and Finance Council of the American Trucking Associations has unveiled an exclusive online resource, known as the Online State...
McLeod adds Agent Access For Truckload
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
McLeod Software has added Agent Access For Truckload to its PowerBroker and LoadMaster enterprise management systems. The Agent Access For Truckload module...
Response Guidebook on PHMSA website
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Emergency Response Guidebook is posted at the website http://hazmat.dot.gov/pubs/erg/guidebook.htm....
Calculator shows hybrid fuel savings
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Eaton Corporation's Hybrid Power business unit has launched a new web-based customer value calculator for hybrid power systems that gives potential buyers...
Lite-Check upgrades Inspector software
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
A new version of the software that powers Lite-Check's Inspector, a computer-driven trailer tester for air, lighting, and ABS controllers, has been released....
TMC issues third update to VMRS 2000
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) has released its third update for Version 1.05 of the Vehicle Maintenance...
McLeod improves LoadMaster software
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
McLeod Software announced the availability of LoadMaster V9.0. Key components of the new release include: An enhancement to the Customer and Order Entry...
Volvo, Mack offer service estimate tool
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks Inc. have introduced an innovative process called MVASIST to provide customers with faster, more accurate service...
Goodyear simplifies website navigation
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Because specifying tires can make or break a fleet's cost structure, Goodyear's new commercial tire website features a dealer locator and simplified search...
Mergers/acquisitions level declines in 1Q
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Both deal volume and value in the transportation and logistics industry declined during the first quarter of 2008, according to the PricewaterhouseCoopers...
DTNA podcast outlines BlueTec benefits
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
A podcast about Daimler Trucks North America's incorporation of proven technology into its Detroit Diesel engines is available at www.daimler-trucksnorthamerica.com....
Fontaine offers fifthwheel training online
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Fifthwheel manufacturer Fontaine International introduces online training through its website, www.fifthwheel.com. The training consists of four modules:...
Emergency Response Guidebook issued
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The 2008 Emergency Response Guidebook, the emergency preparedness guide published by the United States that helps transporters, police, fire personnel,...
DriverTech DTScan in-cab scanning system brings several benefits
Jul 1, 2008 12:00 PM
DriverTech has announced the commercial availability of its DTScan in-cab scanning system. With DTScan, fleets can realize an immediate return on investment...
