August 1, 2008
Cover Story
Mission Gas thrives in San Antonio's colonial surroundings
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Mary Davis
While San Antonio, Texas, is home to the famous Alamo, many people may not be aware that there are several other 18th century Spanish missions in the...
Editorial
Energy crisis needs more than hot air from Congress
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Charles E Wilson
Texas Oilman T Boone Pickens paints a graphic picture of why the United States must adopt a strategic goal to achieve energy independence as soon as possible....
Feature Articles
Devine Bioheat commits to environmentally friendly fuel oil
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Mary Davis
In February 2004, Michael Devine, president of Devine Brothers Inc in Norwalk, Connecticut, attended a National Biodiesel Board meeting to learn more...
Girard displays latest fuel oil trucks
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Girard Equipment Inc, family owned and operated since 1952, is a leading North American supplier of cargo tank hardware. With two tank truck parts distribution...
Storage and Terminaling
Caljet terminal grows with Arizona petroleum demand
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Mary Davis
As One of the nation's fastest growing states, it's no surprise that Arizona's petroleum market has been as hot as a summer day in the desert. David Alexander,...
ILTA promotes a more global tone at 2008 conference
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
A Record number of participants turned out for the 28th Annual International Operating Conference and Trade Show, which was held June 9-11 in Houston,...
Controls, equipment maintenance, new designs top topics
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Emission issues related to aboveground storage tanks continues to be in the forefront of storage terminal operations and were a topic at the International...
Electrostatic control gains importance at terminals
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Electrostatic control has gained more importance as storage tank and terminaling operations report growing incidents of fires from various ignition sources...
Success depends on cheap transport, good quality control
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Low-Cost transportation and consistent product quality are two of the biggest challenges facing the biofuels industry today. How the industry resolves...
Global steel demand challenges storage terminals
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
With worldwide demand for steel growing quickly, it's no surprise that prices also are climbing and that some types of steel have been in short supply....
Regulations
ATA urges review of federal laws that hamper trucking productivity
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The trucking industry has asked the United States Congress to review federal laws that limit the ability of the trucking industry to increase productivity...
TSA has hazmat security recommendations
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
A set of security recommendations for transportation of certain quantities of hazardous materials across the nation's highways has been announced by the...
Roadcheck operation finds lowest out-of-service rate in two decades
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Despite concerns that a weakening economy, combined with ever-increasing fuel prices, would push safety to the bottom of the list for commercial fleets,...
Industry News
Schneider Bulk adds local, regional service
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Schneider National is leveraging its 40-year history in the long-haul bulk business by expanding into the local and regional bulk hauling arenas. Within...
GEO Specialty Chemicals chooses Dupr
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Dupr Logistics' Site and Private Fleet Services has been selected to be the exclusive dedicated fleet provider for GEO Specialty Chemicals, a manufacturing...
OOIDA joins trucking security program
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) looks forward to working as a subcontractor with the HMS Company, which was chosen by the Department...
Truck Tonnage Index declines in March
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 3.3 percent in March 2008, after remaining unchanged...
Joint venture wins USAF fuel contracts
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The United States Defense Energy Support Center (DESC) awarded four fuel-management contracts worth $8.6 million over five years to a joint venture led...
ArvinMeritor to acquire Belgian company
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
ArvinMeritor Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire Trucktechnic, a major remanufacturer and distributor of commercial vehicle disc and foundation...
Volvo receives hybrid technology grant
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The United States Department of Energy and the Swedish Energy Agency have jointly awarded an $18 million, three-year grant to the Volvo Group for the...
LNG terminal in Netherlands gets go-ahead
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Economic Affairs Minister Maria van der Hoeven gave the official green light for the construction of the first LNG (liquefied natural gas) import terminal...
Navistar to raise prices on Internationals
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Commodity prices that have as much as doubled in the past six months have led Navistar International Corporation to increase prices on International trucks,...
Volvo engines meet CA emissions rules
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Volvo Trucks North America's customers may now take advantage of a new feature to meet California's stringent low-emissions truck idling requirements....
Emco Wheaton agrees to supply RFID systems
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Emco Wheaton, in collaboration with Hi-G-Tek of Maryland, has reached agreement to supply a range of wireless RFID (radio frequency identification) sealed...
Ruan transports goodwill to storm victims
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
As 83 of Iowa's 99 counties were declared as disaster areas, Ruan Transport Corp. was already hard at work, assisting customers and individuals impacted...
DTNA honors Phillips as top supplier
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Daimler Trucks North America LLC has recognized Phillips Industries as one of its best suppliers for 2007 by presenting the firm with the Masters of Quality...
Bridgestone Americas focuses on Akron OH
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Mark Emkes, chairman and chief executive officer of Bridgestone Americas Holding Inc. (BSAH) and Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire LLC (BFNT),...
PEI announces itinerary at convention
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Petroleum Equipment Institute has announced the educational offerings that will be available to attendees at this year's convention, which will be...
More truckstops join biodiesel network
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The National Biodiesel Foundation announced 80 new truckstops have been added to the BioTrucker Fuel Card network for a total of 229. All 80 carry biodiesel...
GPS-enabled technologies could save mobile enterprises billions of dollars
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
North American information technology (IT) decisionmakers within the transportation, manufacturing, and trucking/warehousing industries said global positioning...
Dupr garners top LMTA safety award
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Louisiana Motor Transport Association recently recognized Dupr Logistics for outstanding achievement in highway safety within Louisiana for 2007....
People in the News
FMCSA wants national registry of medical examiners for CDL checkups
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is preparing new initiatives for its medical program, including regulations to provide for a federal...
Fleets
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Mark Bliss has been promoted to senior vice president of quality and risk management at Andrews Transport. He has been in transportation for more than...
Suppliers
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
At Fontaine International, Terry Mennen has been promoted to vice president of sales and marketing; Britt Caple has rejoined the sales team as key account...
Equipment News
Hino to provide UltraShift HV on 09 trucks
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Eaton Corporation's UltraShift Highway Value (HV) transmission will be offered by Hino Trucks on its 2009 model year 268A and 338 trucks. By combining...
Michelin expands X One tire applications
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Michelin Americas Truck Tires has expanded its line of wide single tires to include on-/off-road applications. The Michelin X One XZY3 tire is an all-position...
Fuller aftermarket clutch kits save time
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Eaton Corporation has made ordering of replacement kits for Fuller clutches simpler and faster by combining key clutch and transmission components into...
A Trilliant work lamp idea outshines others
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Grote Industries offers the new Trilliant LED WhiteLight work lamp. Designed, engineered, and manufactured for maximum light output, the Trilliant LED...
Bridgestone M775 can handle aggression
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire LLC (BFNT) is offering fleets in the United States the new Bridgestone M775 on/off-highway drive radial. Ideal...
SafeRack redesigns G4 Gangway
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
SafeRack LLC is offering its redesigned, patent-pending SafeRack G4 Gangway. In development for 18 months, the G4 uses cutting-edge metal-stamping technology...
Labelmaster has security seals, bolts, locks
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Labelmaster offers various high-security and tamper-evident seals, bolts, and locks, with stock and custom seals for applications from securing cargo...
XATA offers new in-cab color display unit
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
XATA Corporation announces the immediate availability of the TREQ color display unit (CDU), a new in-cab touch-screen computer that drivers can use for...
Waytek adds switches to product array
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
A new line of E-Stop, pushbutton, and selector switches is the latest addition to the product line at Waytek Inc. Waytek's new switches are rugged, reliable,...
OPW simplifies fuel inventory management
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
OPW Fuel Management Systems' new SiteSentinel iSite automatic tank-gauging system provides site operators with a new system that is easy to use and install,...
Air-Weigh adds QuickLoad entry-level scale
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Air-Weigh is expanding its on-board scale product family with the addition of a new entry-level weighing system. The new scale, named QuickLoad, incorporates...
Freightliner offers factory-installed options
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Freightliner Trucks has announced new factory-installed options to enhance its Class 8 vehicles: Meritor WABCO Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and...
Toyo's steer radial built for the long haul
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. introduces the M137 high-performance steer radial for longhaul, over-the-highway applications. This product of the e-balance design...
Ratcheting crimper tool new from Phillips
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Phillips Industries has introduced a new heavy-duty ratcheting crimper tool built for professionals. It accommodates 8- through 22-gage wire, so one tool...
Greatec tires earn SmartWay certification
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire LLC (BFNT) announced its Greatec wide-base drive and wide-base trailer radials have been added to the Environmental...
Super 50 Junction Box tackles corrosion
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Trailers operate in chemically harsh environments intensified by the increased aggressiveness of snow-fighting compounds. They are also made with increased...
Lake Central revamps Bushbull RJ-3500
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Lake Central Products LLC introduces an updated RJ-3500 bushing removal tool that removes and reinstalls all bushings on 2"-3" Series 11, 17, and 22;...
Mobile Crimp Tool Kit joins Waytek line
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Waytek Inc. introduces the new Mobile Crimp Tool Kit, which includes a crimp tool frame, seven snap-in die sets, and a durable carrying case. The patented...
Revolution extends oil drain intervals
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
MagStar Technologies introduces Revolution centrifuge systems, a cost-efficient oil cleaning system ideal for extending oil drain intervals while reducing...
Peterson M907: A super-bright worklight
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Rugged LED reliability with ultra-white brilliance. That's how Peterson Manufacturing describes its new, super-bright LED worklight for use on a range...
Grote lamps receive a glowing reception
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Grote's new round and oval LED stop/tail/turn lamps are piercing a previously untapped market in the vehicle lighting and transportation industry. With...
G-RAFF provides railing fall protection
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Benko Products Inc.'s patented Model M-26 G-RAFF Elevating Platform is specifically designed for tank/bulk trucks. It provides railing fall protection...
RearSight helps avert backing-up accidents
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Rostra Precision Controls Inc. introduces the new RearSight back-up camera system specifically designed for use in fleet vehicles. The RearSight kit (#250-8040)...
Pre-wired battery box for HVAC systems
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Dometic is offering a pre-wired battery box for its battery-powered CARB-compliant HVAC systems. This new, minimum footprint, six-battery position box...
Delco Remy alternator updates 310 unit
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Delco Remy has introduced the 24SI HP alternator, an updated replacement for the 310 unit with a multitude of new advanced engineering features. The 24SI...
Ashland purchases 40 new trucks equipped with hoods made from its own SMC resin
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Ashland Distribution, a division of Ashland Inc., recently took delivery of 40 new International TranStar Series regional haul tractors with a very special...
Sterling rolls out natural gas-fueled tractor
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Sterling Truck Corporation has rolled out a new natural gas (NG)-fueled tractor. The Sterling Set-Back 113 fueled with NG is ideal for port operations,...
QRAE II Pump detects gases, combustibles
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
RAE Systems Inc. has introduced the QRAE II Pump, a compact, one- to four-sensor toxic gas detector for oxygen, combustibles, hydrogen sulfide, carbon...
Dana adds OnDemand lube pump option
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Commercial Vehicle Systems group of Dana Holding Corporation has enhanced its lineup of 40,000-pound tandem axles by incorporating its patented OnDemand...
Six new hoses join Titan's product line
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Titan Industries has added six industrial hoses to its growing product line. Two of these products are additions to the TITANFLEX family of hoses that...
Flow-Tite for use on metal hose assemblies
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Hose Master Inc. introduces Flow-Tite, an innovative new fitting system designed and patented by the company for use on interlocked metal hose assemblies....
Tenstreet helps fleets keep their drivers
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Tenstreet LLC has launched a new retention service. Known as Tenstreet Xtend, the service provides the foundation to establish effective communications...
Intermodal Monthly Report issued for June
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Intermodal Monthly Update published by FTR Associates and Gross Transportation Consulting (GTC) reports in the June 2008 issue that while intermodal...
Software helps combat soaring fuel prices
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
NAStek National LLC announces the addition of a load profitability module to its trucking management software MYSTC that helps trucking companies handle...
PeopleNet partners with J. J. Keller
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
PeopleNet has formed a partnership with J. J. Keller Consulting Services to form the PeopleNet/J. J. Keller Safety Program, a comprehensive set of safety...
Green paper details ways to cut fuel usage
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Fleets can reduce harmful greenhouse emissions while lowering operating costs, according to a new paper by Networkcar. The paper, entitled Go Green and...
Sterling launches CompleteLease website
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Sterling Truck Corporation has launched a new website: www.SterlingTrucks.com/CompleteLease, designed for customers researching full-service leasing opportunities....
Software simplifies waste manifest forms
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
J. J. Keller & Associates Inc. recently introduced Keller-Soft Waste Manifest and Label Maker software, a tool that automates completion of the Uniform...
Bendix.biz proves a valuable service tool
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The new Bendix.biz Web site has proven to be a valuable instrument for customers of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC. Since its launch in September...
Custom Solutions services offered online
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
J. J. Keller & Associates Inc. recently launched an online presentation that features its Custom Solutions services. The Custom Solutions Department helps...
Fontaine Parts Connection offers catalog
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Fontaine Parts Connection introduces a new, full-color parts and service catalog. In addition to covering the complete line of genuine Fontaine parts...
Arsenault aims to cut fuel costs for fleets
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Arsenault Associates has launched a fuel efficiency initiative for its flagship Dossier fleet maintenance management software systems with a goal of achieving...
Haldex provides two reman publications
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems is offering a Remanufactured Electrical Cross Reference Guide and Remanufactured Electrical product brochure. The cross-reference...
Sterling NG truck brochure offered online
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Sterling Truck Corporation announced its Sterling Set-Back 113 with Natural Gas (NG) brochure is being offered online. Launched in May 2008, the Set-Back...
ABS replacement parts wall chart offered
Aug 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Haldex's All Makes ABS replacement parts wall chart is available. This chart was recently updated to reflect the Haldex ABS replacement kit offering for...
