September 1, 2009
Editorial
New federal rules will impact food fleets
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Charles E Wilson
FOR FOODGRADE tank truck fleets, the time has come to brace for a new round of government involvement. This legislative and regulatory onslaught almost...
Industry News
Three videos educate public about ATA safety initiatives
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) produced three educational videos in conjunction with its 18-point safety agenda...
Beall is ready to roll out The Competitor
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Truck tank and trailer manufacturer Beall Corporation announced the development and production of a new composite tank trailer for the chemical industry and will introduce it at the National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) Tank Maintenance Seminar October 26-28 in Nashville TN...
MAC Trailer selects standard ABS supplier
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced that MAC Trailer has selected Meritor WABCO as its standard antilock braking system (ABS) supplier...
NACD member companies achieve RDP verification
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) announced that 196 regular member and affiliate companies' sites have successfully passed NACD's third-cycle on-site Responsible Distribution Process (RDP) Verifications since January 2007...
Navistar accumulates 5 million hybrid miles
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The number of owners and operators of Navistar's hybrid-powered commercial vehicles is growing as hybrid trucks and buses become more and more attractive to businesses looking to their fleets and improve fuel economy...
SafeRack earns 19th place in Inc 5000 category listing
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
SafeRack LLC has earned inclusion in the second annual Inc 5000, Inc magazine's listing of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the United States...
Phillips again receives DTNA award
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
For the second consecutive year, Phillips Industries has been selected to receive the Daimler Trucks North America Masters of Quality Award...
Four Hendrickson divisions join SmartWay
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Hendrickson announced that four of its divisions Truck Suspension Systems, Trailer Suspension Systems, Auxiliary Axle Systems, and Bumper and Trim have joined the SmartWay Transport Partnership...
Vitol Group completes expansion projects
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The Vitol Group announced the completion of two key projects in its storage and terminals business, VTTI (Vitol Tank Terminals International)...
PSC opens West Memphis AR wash rack
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
PSC Container Services announces the opening of its newest service center in West Memphis AR...
Mack gets another order from US Army
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Mack Trucks Inc has received an order for 18 more Mack Vision Elite model tractors from the US Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command. The order is...
Eaton uses stimulus funds for milestone commercial hybrid vehicle deployment
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Eaton Corporation announced its truck and electrical businesses will support a $45.4 million grant to produce plug-in hybrid electric power systems for 378 vehicles, the nation's largest commercial hybrid deployment to date...
Q3 Fleet Sentiment Report Buying Index remains flat
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The Q3 2009 Fleet Sentiment Report Buying Index as reported by CK Commercial Vehicle Research rose just 1% from the adjusted Q2 2009 index to a reading of 89.0. This index is a measure of planned buying behavior of for-hire, private, and government fleets responding to CKCVR's quarterly questionnaire...
Advantage PressurePro teams with Tiger
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Advantage PressurePro, manufacturer of PressurePro tire monitoring systems, has partnered with Tiger Leasing to provide leasing options for PressurePro commercial customers...
Royal Vopak's Vietnam terminal ready to serve
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Royal Vopak's new modern chemicals storage terminal in Vietnam has been commissioned as of June 2009...
Partnership condemns VDOT for closing Interstate rest areas
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The Partnership to Save Highway Communities condemned the Virginia Department of Transportation for its decision to proceed with closing rest areas along Interstate highways despite the fact that closing the rest areas will save Virginia just $9 million per year...
Domestic container gains continue in Q2
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Domestic containers once again provided the only positive intermodal volumes, up 0.9%, as the economic climate continued to hamper intermodal results in the second quarter. Advances were in 53-foot equipment, which jumped 5%...
Kenworth extends OOIDA rebate program
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Kenworth Truck Company announced an extension through 2009 of its successful rebate program with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA)...
Chevron wins Prince Michael International Safety Award
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Chevron Corporation has been awarded the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award in recognition of its work engaging governments and non-profits...
PacLease adds two locations to serve Iowa
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
PACCAR Leasing Company (PacLease) continues its expansion with the announcement of two new locations in Cedar Rapids and Davenport IA...
ATRI receives second TIDA fund grant
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA) Endowment Committee has named Virginia-based American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) a second-time recipient of its annual Endowment Fund Grant in the amount of $4,200...
Foodliner/Quest Liner joins SmartWay program
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Foodliner/Quest Liner has joined the SmartWay Transport Partnership, a collaboration between US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the freight industry designed to increase energy efficiency while reducing greenhouse gases and air pollution...
Navistar announces 2010 pricing for Internationals
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Navistar has announced 2010-compliant MaxxForce Advanced EGR engine technology will increase International truck prices $6,000 to $8,000, depending on engine model...
Commercial vehicle market to stay weak
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The demand for new heavy- and medium-duty commercial vehicles is expected to be off around 45% for the full year 2009 and remain at weak levels through...
Alcoa, CIMC will develop energy-efficient tanker trailer
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Alcoa and CIMC Vehicles (Shandong) Co Ltd, a specialty truck manufacturer in China, have formed a strategic partnership to design and develop a new, energy-efficient aluminum fuel tanker trailer for the Asian market...
ArvinMeritor hybrid Class 8 truck technology gains notice of federal government leaders
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
ArvinMeritor Inc hosted President Obama's White House energy advisor, Carol Browner, at its Troy MI headquarters to discuss the company's dual-mode hybrid Class 8 truck's green benefits and test-drive the vehicle...
People in the News
Suppliers
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Ted Fick has been named president and chief executive officer of Polar Corporation. He joins Polar with more than 25 years of leadership experience in...
ATA Truck Tonnage Index moves upward in July 09
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The American Trucking Associations' advance seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 2.1% in July. In June, SA tonnage fell 2.4%....
Roadside Medical Clinic will add 11 new sites
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Roadside Medical Clinic + Lab announced that Dr Royce Brough has received licenses for 11 Roadside Medical sites throughout Texas, California, New Mexico, New Jersey, Indiana and Oklahoma...
Equipment News
Morrison Bros provides anti-syphon valve
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Morrison Bros Co has expanded its line of aboveground storage tank equipment by adding an anti-syphon valve to its product offerings...
Westmor crafts first LP Combination Truck
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Westmor Industries, a manufacturer of petroleum and liquid handling equipment, recently completed engineering and production work on the company's first-ever LP Combination Truck...
Peterson adds to its line of Piranha lights
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Customers looking for an LED stop/turn/tail light at an economical price will find it in Peterson's new Piranha brand 4" round models listed as the 817-3/818-3 Series. The 817-3 grommet-mount and 818-3 flange-mount models are the latest additions to Peterson's line of Piranha 4 round LED lights...
EPA registers food contact surface sanitizer
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
PURE Bioscience, creator of the patented silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC) antimicrobial, has obtained US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration for its SDC-based sanitizer for food contact surfaces...
Air-Weigh adds Date, Time Printer option
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Air-Weigh announces a new Date & Time Printer option for its LoadMaxx series of truck and tractor scales...
Haldex offers service parts for air disc brake caliper
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems announces service parts for the Dana ESD-225 air disc brake caliper...
BTI All-in-One Coupler cuts cleaning time, costs
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Bulk Tank Inc (BTI), headquartered in Park Hills MO, has developed the All-in-One Coupler, which can take the place of three types of couplers, reducing cleaning time and inventory costs...
Allied Security Innovations adds Sealock ROTOBLOC
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Allied Security Innovations Inc, manufacturer of tamper-evident security products, will offer the Sealock ROTOBLOC bolt seal...
HydroRecyClean filters out substances for safe disposal
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Contaminated wastewater from the pressure washing of transportation equipment has the potential to contaminate groundwater if precautions aren't met...
Blackmer adds 3-inch piston air valve option for TX/TXD sliding vane pumps
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Blackmer has announced that the piston air valve used on its TX/TXD Series of sliding vane pumps is now available in a 3-inch configuration...
MSA Diamond Lanyard includes SRL connector
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
An SRL connector on the new MSA Diamond Lanyard allows users to transfer to/from the lanyard and SRL without having to disconnect from the back D-ring, maintaining 100% tie-off. It also enables an easier reach when connecting and disconnecting...
Meritor WABCO air disc brakes can meet stopping-distance regs
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced that its current lineup of air disc brakes is capable of supporting North American truck operators to meet and exceed the newly released US federal government-mandated, shortened stopping-distance requirements...
Griswold Model 811LF ANSI pump solves problems inherent in low-flow applications
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Realizing that standard ANSI pumps are not ideal for low-flow, high-head applications, Griswold Pump Company, a manufacturer of centrifugal pumps and an operating company within Dover Corporation's Pump Solutions Group (PSG), has developed the Model 811LF (Low-Flow) line of ANSI pumps for use in severe conditions found in many process and transfer applications...
Civacon has NV3000 pressure vacuum vent
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Civacon announced the availability of a newly designed pressure vacuum vent that is more durable, allowing it to withstand extreme shocks and vibrations often experienced in the field...
Hendrickson HTB LT suspension offered on International ProStar
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Hendrickson's weight-saving HTB LT rear air suspension is now available on International ProStar trucks, Hendrickson Truck Suspension Systems officials announced. A lightweight, non-torque reactive rear air suspension, HTB LT delivers a smooth ride and low maintenance and is the lightest suspension in its class, saving up to 263 pounds compared with industry-standard 40,000-lb suspensions...
Eco-Pur system uses electronic controls
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Oil Purification Systems (OPS) announced the new Eco-Pur system, a supplemental filtration system that uses electronic controls to continuously optimize the cleaning process and remove both solid and liquid contaminants from lubricating oil...
Envelope spreader for use in retreading
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Oliver Rubber recently introduced a new envelope spreader for use in the retreading process, which helps mechanically facilitate enveloping prior to curing....
Respirator lets mask be adjusted quickly
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The MSA Advantage 420 Respirator allows users to quickly adjust the mask according to individual needs...
Kenworth AG130 air suspension available
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The Kenworth AG130 front air suspension for Class 8 vehicles is now available for order...
Rand McNally IntelliRoute TND 500
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Rand McNally announced the launch of a truck navigation device designed for owner-operators and professional truck drivers...
EcoSMART fleet conversion adds microGreen oil filter
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
SOMS Technologies LLC, developer and manufacturer of the microGreen extended performance oil filter, has announced an agreement with Florida-based Green Gas Laboratories LLC to add the microGreen filter to the company's fleet conversion business...
Alcoa 24.5-inch LvL ONE wheel supports load range H tires
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products has rolled out the latest addition to its new LvL ONE line, the 24.5" LvL ONE wheel...
NAVTEQ powers RunSmart Predictive Cruise system
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Daimler Trucks North America LLC has selected the NAVTEQ map to power the new RunSmart Predictive Cruise system for its Freightliner Cascadia line of vehicles...
Coxreels offers 1125 PCL power cord reel
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Coxreels presents the new 1125 PCL Series professional-grade hand-crank power cord reel with a sturdy all-welded A-frame...
Webb offers hydraulic disc brake rotor
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Webb Wheel Products Inc's Aftermarket Business Unit has released new hydraulic disc brake rotor, part number 54773P-65 for front and rear truck applications with ABS...
EPA recommends CentriFuse brake drums
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Motor Wheel Commercial Vehicle Systems Inc., a Precision Partners Inc. company, announced that its CentriFuse Lightweight Brake Drums have been recommended by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
PlatinumShield protects brake shoes
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
ArvinMeritor Inc. has introduced remanufactured brake shoes with PlatinumShield coating, which provides protection against corrosion and rust-jacking...
Red Dot system keeps particulates away
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Red Dot Corp. introduces the Red Dot Precleaner/Filter/Pressurizer with Gideon Technology, a powered filtration system designed to protect operators from harmful particulates and extend HVAC service intervals on machines with enclosed cabs. Applications include mining, construction, military, crash/fire/rescue, refuse, and other severe-service operations...
PartSmart line aimed at cost-conscious
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Navistar is launching a new private label brand of truck parts aimed at cost-conscious truck owners...
Hotsy series includes seven-year warranty
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Hotsy provides its 1700 Series stationary cold water pressure washers...
Praxair specifies RollTek roll protection
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Praxair Inc, a producer and supplier of atmospheric, process, and specialty gases and high-performance surface coatings, has specified LifeGuard RollTek...
Roadranger FE lube a Freightliner option
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Freightliner Trucks announces the availability of Roadranger Fuel Efficient (FE) 75w-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant as a factory-installed option on its Cascadia...
Firefly deploys Oasis battery prototypes
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Firefly Energy has begun deploying the first prototypes of its Oasis deep-discharge advanced battery to some of the nation's top trucking fleets...
Detroit Diesel, ESOC develop fuel filter change system safer to environment
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Detroit Diesel Corporation has collaborated with ESOC (Environmentally Safe Oil Change) Commercial Truck Inc...
ACRAFIT thwarts fuel-siphoning thieves
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
PACCAR Parts recently introduced the ACRAFIT anti-siphon device that can help heavy-duty truck operators and truck fleets from having profits siphoned off by fuel thieves...
Phillips adds QCP option on electrical cables
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Phillips Industries has expanded its award-winning line of Quick-Connect Plug (QCP) assemblies by offering them as an option on all electrical cables...
SafeRack issues Extended Product Catalog
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
SafeRack LLC has announced the availability of its 2009-2010 Extended Product Catalog...
Procedures for installing 71SO valve detailed in new OPW video
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
OPW Fueling Components, a Dover Company, has released an installation video for its OPW 71SO CARB/EVR certified vapor-tight overfill prevention valve...
Guide helps explain hazmat training
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
A new publication, What You Should Know: A Guide to Developing a Hazardous Materials Training Program, is now available for download from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) webpage at www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat...
Webb 2009 Product Catalog is expanded
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Webb Wheel Products has released its new 2009 Product Catalog covering the company's aftermarket offerings...
SageQuest selects KORE as its wireless network
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
KORE Telematics, a digital wireless services provider specializing in machine-to-machine (M2M) communications, announced that SageQuest has selected the KORE network...
Navman M-Nav 750 device enhanced to cut fleet costs
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Navman Wireless North America offers the M-Nav 750, a commercial-grade GPS/dispatch/messaging device designed for in-vehicle use...
FleetLink integrates with onboard systems
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
TruckWeight Inc introduced FleetLink, a telematics device that lets fleet managers electronically capture and communicate axle-weight data generated by the company's Smart Scale wireless scale for commercial vehicles...
PeopleNet, Summary integrate systems
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
PeopleNet has partnered with Summary Systems to enable the integration of Summary Systems' Point of Delivery Mobile Suite software with PeopleNet's onboard computing system...
Meritor WABCO RSSplus system as a retrofit kit for trailers
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Meritor WABCO, a joint venture between ArvinMeritor and WABCO Vehicle Control Systems, has announced its independent stability enhancement system for trailers. RSSplus is available as a retrofit kit for trailers with applications for both spring and air suspensions...
Articles
H R Ewell Inc positions itself for economic revival
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
As a leading regional foodgrade hauler, H R Ewell Inc transports chocolate, vegetable oil, and a veritable shopping list of other bulk liquid and dry food products across North America...
Mills Trucking thrives as Mississippi dairy fleet for 5 decades
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Quinton Mills spent virtually his entire life as a milk hauler and Mississippi dairy farmer...
PSC targets more foodgrade tank cleaning
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
With liquid and dry bulk foodgrade shipments going strong, PSC Container Services LLC is expanding its tank cleaning capabilities to better serve that market. Foodgrade cleaning has been added at several of the company's current wash racks, and more facilities will be upgraded over the next year...
Potential fuel supply disruptions motivate fleets to plan for the worst
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Matt Tormollen
After a slow start, the 2009 hurricane season heated up quickly in late August...
10-Step Disaster Preparedness Process Guarantees Fuel Availability
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Last year, companies were devastated when hurricanes interrupted fuel deliveries in many parts of the United States particularly in the Southeast...
Reliable fueld supplies needed to keep the electricity on
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Myriad electrical and electronic systems are needed for today's trucking companies to be fully operational...
Quality brake inspections critical for truck and trailer safety
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Brakes comprised the largest percentage, about 51.6%, of out-of-service violations (OOSV) cited in roadside inspections conducted during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's Roadcheck 2009. CVSA statistics reveal 60% of out-of-service brake defects could have been discovered with a good pre-trip inspection...
BlueTec SCR finishes 25 million miles of testing
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Detroit Diesel Corporation's BlueTec emissions technology completed 25 million miles of testing ahead of schedule. Detroit Diesel officials discussed the way their 2010 engines are performing during panel discussions held at the Great American Truck Show August 20-22 in Dallas, Texas...
Continental HTL1 has stone ejection system, offers long life
Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Continental Tire North America Inc customers are finding the benefits of rocking out by using its first super wide trailer tire, the HTL1, in on-/off-road and construction trucking applications...
