May 1, 2009
Editorial
Congress threatening to raise wetlines rule from the dead
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Charles E Wilson
Almost three years ago, petroleum haulers felt confident that they had finally put an end to the misguided effort to mandate wetlines purging systems...
Features
Western Petroleum grows with oilfield, other industry sectors across mountain west
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Charles E Wilson
Even in the midst of one of the deepest recessions in recent US history, production work continues in the oil and gas fields. Drilling rigs and other...
MAC Trailer adds pneumatic cement bulk hauler to lineup
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
MAC Trailer Manufacturing of Alliance, Ohio, created plenty of buzz at the 2009 Mid America Trucking Show (MATS) with the latest addition to its product...
Cummins unveils 2010 engine lineup, emission treatment system
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Cummins Inc unveiled its 2010 on-highway engine lineup during a March 18 press conference prior to the start of the 2009 Mid-America Trucking Show in...
Navistar, Harley-Davidson team up on special LoneStar
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
With Deep black paint and contrasting silver and orange striping, the International LoneStar Harley-Davidson Special Edition is certain to grab plenty...
Mack promotes safety with adaptive cruise control
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Mack Trucks Inc introduced a new safety system that helps prevent accidents by maintaining a safe vehicle following distance on the highway through the...
Volvo launches adaptive cruise control with proactive braking
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Advanced collision avoidance IS now available with Volvo Enhanced Cruise (VEC), a system that works with a truck's cruise control to maintain a safe following...
Engine builders review SCR benefits during MATS
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Proponents of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) spoke out in defense of the process as the preferred emission control technology to meet the Environmental...
DTNA Innovation Truck showcases technologies at MATS
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Building upon an extensive history in developing pioneering solutions, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) previewed some of the latest productivity improvement...
Tire maker launches new products, services at MATS
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
With A multimedia event featuring videos, demonstrations and information from executives, Continental Tire North America Inc (CTNA) launched its Continental...
Tire inflation, hybrid power systems promoted at MATS
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Arvinmeritor Inc has extended the availability of its Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS by PSI) Stimulus Package buy four, get one free retrofit program...
Bendix launches new safety, productivity products at MATS
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Fleet Safety and productivity were the focus of new product introductions from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC. New products unveiled March 19 to...
Grote debuts thin, flexible sheet of LED lights
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Grote Industries unveiled its breakthrough LightForm technology during a press conference at the Mid-America Trucking Show, which was held March 19-21...
Alcoa LvL ONE wheels reduce costs, enhance appearance
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
New forged wheel technology was launched by Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products at the 2009 Mid-America Trucking Show. This new wheel becomes the...
Truck-Lite's 7-inch round LED headlamps show bright possibilities
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Truck-lite's Department of Transportation (DOT)-compliant 7 round LED (light-emitting diode) headlamp, now available in 12-volt, is showing bright possibilities...
Michelin announces X One raffle winner
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Dan McPherson of DANMAC Trucking Inc in Cameron NC has won four new Michelin X One XDN2 wide single truck tires mounted on Alcoa aluminum rims, courtesy...
SOFTEK now standard on LoneStar trucks
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Hendrickson's weight-saving SOFTEK integrated front suspension and steer axle system now comes standard on International LoneStar trucks. SOFTEK will...
Limited Edition 67 celebrates Western Star beginning
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The Limited Edition 67 representing the year Western Star was introduced to the North American market will be equipped with a specially-built Detroit...
Special Sections
Tank fleet revenues up despite slow economy
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Looking Back over all that happened since the end of last year, it's hard to remember that 2008 was a relatively good year for most tank truck fleets....
American Trucking Trends report offered
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The American Trucking Associations announced the release of American Trucking Trends 2008-2009, an annual state of the industry report. This trucking...
ILTA Operating Conference includes seminars presented in Spanish
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Last Year the association known then as the Independent Liquid Terminals Association changed its name to International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA)....
ILTA Exhibitors
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Booth# Company Name 545 A R Watson Inc 236 AARC Environmental Inc 442 Aaron Oil Company Inc 251 Abutec LLC 504 AC2 Inc 348 Advance Tank & Construction...
Asphalt manufacturer chooses SafeRack G4 Series for loading rack
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Douglasville GA-based Asphalt Refining & Technology Company (ARTC) began operations in 2005 as a manufacturer and supplier of asphalt for the paving industry....
Articles and News
Dupr acquires Logistics Plus Inc
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Dupr Logistics LLC announced the acquisition of Logistics Plus Inc, a specialized beverage container and finished beverage products carrier based in Greenville...
Gardner Denver consolidates operations
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Gardner Denver Inc has announced the consolidation of the North American manufacturing operations of its compressor and vacuum pumps used in OEM applications...
OPW Fueling Components restructures
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
OPW Fueling Components has made several strategic organizational changes to align OPW's resources to further enhance the organization's ability to provide...
Westmor expands tank shop facilities
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Westmor Industries, a manufacturer of petroleum and liquid-handling equipment, recently opened its new, expanded tank shop facilities in Morris MN. The...
ChemLogix partners with SOCMA to provide members logistics services
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
ChemLogix LLC is partnering with the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) to provide its members with transportation and logistics...
CTNA's emergency service for small fleets
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Managing nationwide emergency road service needs for owner-operators and small-fleet owners has become easier and more cost-effective, thanks to Continental...
EPA seeks more greenhouse gas reporting
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a regulation to require reporting of greenhouse gas emissions from all sectors of the economy,...
EPA bestows $197 million in Recovery Act funds to clean up UST petroleum leaks
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the distribution of $197 million appropriated under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act...
ATA Truck Tonnage Index inches upward
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index edged 1.7% higher in February 2009, marking the second consecutive...
Focus on biofuels infrastructure investments is crucial for nation to meet its renewable-fuel goals
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The United States must increase incentives for a wide variety of biofuels infrastructure investments if the nation is to meet federal renewable fuels...
WABCO welcomes EU safety mandate
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
WABCO Holdings Inc announced its support for the recently approved European Union mandate that sets better standards to improve road safety in Europe,...
Meritor WABCO's OnGuard earns award for innovation
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has been awarded the 2009 North American Industry Innovation & Advancement of the Year Award in Class 6-8 truck...
Cat, Navistar form joint venture, alliance for truck production
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
As the next step in the alliance announced in June 2008, Caterpillar Inc and Navistar International Corporation have signed a definitive agreement to...
WABCO shifts into OptiDrive
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
WABCO Holdings Inc has introduced OptiDrive as the brand name for the company's new modular automated manual transmission system. This new system's high...
ArvinMeritor opens Mascot Truck Parts facility in Mississauga, Ontario
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
ArvinMeritor Inc has officially opened a new 100,000-square-foot facility for Mascot Truck Parts in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, to benefit customers...
TMC panel to tackle long-standing issues
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
A new committee formed by the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations will take on some long-standing issues between fleets...
Beall opens facility in Salt Lake City UT
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Beall Corporation announces the opening of a new facility at 1070 West 2100 South in Salt Lake City UT. The 32,000-square-foot building situated on five...
TSA provides hazmat security workshops
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
In a continued effort to increase the security posture of the hazardous materials motor carrier industry, the Transportation Security Administration has...
Conference can help prepare for DEF
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI), the trade association for petroleum marketing and liquid handling, and NATSO, which represents travel plazas...
Top-performing International dealers join Circle of Excellence
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Navistar Inc recently recognized 26 of its top-performing International dealers worldwide with the International Circle of Excellence Award. The company's...
Circle K recognizes Dupr's excellence
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
During its 2009 Carrier Conference in Phoenix AZ, Circle K awarded Dupr Logistics more honors than any other logistics service provider . The awards include...
Navistar integrates parts, service systems
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Navistar is helping large and small fleets better manage costs by leveraging service technology to provide faster and more standard service repairs. By...
Dow Gold Washer Award goes to Dupr
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Dow recently presented Dupr Logistics with its Gold Washer Award for 2008. The Washer Awards are a show of recognition for logistics carriers serving...
Lynden companies earn Green Star Award
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The Lynden family of companies was recently presented with a Green Star Award for environmental programs in Alaska. Lynden companies Lynden Transport...
Agility wins defense fuels contract
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Agility announced that it won a Defense Energy Support Center (DESC) contract to handle storage and distribution of more than 1.2 million barrels of jet...
Peterson appoints factory representative
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Peterson Manufacturing Company of Grandview MO announces that NA Williams Company of Atlanta GA has become Peterson's new factory representative serving...
Goodyear teams with Boss Truck Shops to bolster on-highway service
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Goodyear Commercial Tire Systems is expanding its on-highway service network through a relationship with Bosselman's Boss Truck Shops. We're pleased to...
Suppliers
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
OPW Fueling Components, a Dover company, has promoted Eric Riffle from manager, product development to director, engineering of its newly formed OPW-FC...
ARC Power Booster excels at most any job
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
ARC Manufacturing has launched an industrial-grade line of portable power boosters. The ARC Power Booster 1500E is a 24-volt commercial jump-starting...
OPS teams with POLARIS for fluid analysis
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Oil Purification Systems (OPS) (www.ops-1.com), developer and manufacturer of the OPS-1 on-board fluid cleaning system, announced a partnership with POLARIS...
Eaton program assists fleet owners applying for diesel hybrid truck grants
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Eaton Corporation has established a program to assist diesel truck fleet owners in applying for the $156 million in diesel hybrid truck grants available...
Mack, Volvo provide retrofit DPFs
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Mack Trucks Inc. and Volvo Trucks North America now offer retrofit diesel particulate filters (DPFs) to allow operators of older-model Mack and Volvo...
ROM Link can end installation issues
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The ROM Link, Civacon's retrofit kit, provides a hassle-free installation that allows the user to . Since the introduction of overfill electronics on...
Bulk Tank Inc's Easy Open Hopper Tee costs less yet delivers much more
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
It's not every day that a company manages to make a good product even faster, lighter, and more efficient while lowering the cost. But Bulk Tank Inc (BTI),...
Pilot announces details on DEF rollout
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Pilot Travel Centers LLC has announced the details and scheduled rollout for Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) availability at its North American truckstops....
BlueTec technology training provided
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
As the EPA 2010 emissions regulation nears, Detroit Diesel is dedicated to ensuring its service network is prepared for the launch of its BlueTec emissions...
Red Dot to distribute ClimaCab system
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Red Dot Corp. announced that Glacier Bay Inc.'s ClimaCab all-electric climate-control system for commercial vehicles is available to its network of warehouse...
Labelmaster provides labels, markings for new international hazmat regulations
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
On January 1, 2009, new international regulations for transporting hazardous materials by air and vessel took effect. New marking requirements and revisions...
TMW Imaging version 3.1.0 is released
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
TMW Systems Inc. has reported the release of TMW Imaging version 3.1.0. This robust, no-frills document management application has become the most popular...
Supplement covers new Phillips products
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Phillips Industries has released a New Items Supplement covering new products introduced by the company in 2008. Product descriptions and part numbers...
Getloaded.com adds cell phone access
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Getloaded.com is officially mobile, launching the first mobile site that allows truckers and brokers to match loads and trucks right from their web-enabled...
SkyTel's Resource iQ helps increase profitability of fleets, mobile assets
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
SkyTel has launched its newest wireless mobile resource management (MRM) platform called Resource iQ. This platform provides more than mapping and location...
Rate Index gauges truck lane profitability
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Getloaded.com has launched its Rate Index feature, allowing transportation companies and truckers to measure the profitability of truck lanes. Rate Index...
XATANET 4.3 can improve fleet operations
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
XATA Corporation has announced the release of the next version of its on-demand fleet operations software. New features and enhanced tools in XATANET...
PeopleNet teams up with Iridium
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
PeopleNet has partnered with Iridium to offer satellite communications as an option alongside its wireless network. The partnership means that PeopleNet...
DTN TABS enables order-based loading
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
DTN TABS now delivers expanded data elements on real-time bills of lading from the terminal. This granular level of detail helps rack marketers and fuel...
