May 1, 2010
Cover Story
High flying
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
WHEN Air Force One lands at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas, it is a virtual certainty that the distinctive blue and white...
Features: Mid-America Trucking Show
Loading upgrade
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
WHEN Murphy Oil USA decided to ship diesel by rail from the company's motor fuel and asphalt refinery in Superior, Wisconsin, managers began planning...
Trail King's external ring pneumatic bulker strong, light, trouble-free
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
NEW from Trail King, Mitchell, South Dakota, is the APBE 1600 external ring Pneumatic bulk trailer that is lighter, stronger, and more maneuverable, according...
MAC adds vacuum self-loader to PneuMACtic line
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Paul Schenck
AFTER building a 15-year reputation in platforms, transfer and dump trailers, MAC Trailer launched a new line of aluminum pneumatic dry bulk trailers...
First DEF tank truck ready to deliver to truck fleets
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Paul Schenck
NOW that new 2010 diesel-powered trucks are requiring diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) as part of the exhaust treatment system, new shipping arrangements are...
Mack Trucks positioned for long-term success
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
MACK Trucks Inc is well positioned for success as economic and market conditions improve, according to Kevin Flaherty, senior vice-president, US and Canada....
ArvinMeritor unveils first new addition to MPG Series
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
ARVINMERITOR Inc announced an all-new Meritor 14X tandem-drive axle that builds on the legacy of the RT145, one of the industry's most successful tandem...
International unveils ProStar+ at 2010 MATS
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
NAVISTAR Inc introduced the new International ProStar+, the latest in a long line of groundbreaking products from the company. The new Class 8 truck was...
Kenworth introduces new T700, other offerings
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
KENWORTH Truck Co took the wraps off its brand new highway truck the T700 during the 2010 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky. The company...
Cascadia, Coronado getting Chrome Shop Mafia treatment
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
THE CHROME Shop Mafia is at it again. This time, the crew tricked out a 2010 Freightliner Cascadia and a 2010 Freightliner Coronado. Both customized tractors...
Cummins continues 2010 engine improvements
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Cummins Inc announced that its new on-highway engines for 2010 are in full production and meeting customer expectations of delivering better fuel economy...
Western Star 4900 Series drops pounds to raise payloads
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
WESTERN Star Truck Sales Inc announced the availability of lightweight spec options for its 4900 Series trucks during the 2010 Mid-America Trucking Show....
Industry News
ATA supports commercial
driver texting ban proposal
Apr 7, 2010 10:26 AM
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) applauds Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood for his ongoing dedication to combating distracted driving. ATA strongly supports the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) proposal of a permanent rule to prohibit text messaging on handheld devices by interstate commercial truck and bus drivers...
Minnesota trucking group
campaign urges drivers:
‘Keep Both Hands on Wheel’
Jan 26, 2010 2:24 PM
The Minnesota Trucking Association (MTA) has announced a year-long effort to provide information and training to its members and their drivers to improve road safety. The “Keep Both Hands on the Wheel” campaign will focus on reducing distracted driving by engaging truckers, their employers, contractors, and the public to follow safe driving habits...
Oklahoma Trucking Association, OSMC announce safety winners
Mar 29, 2010 11:26 AM
The Oklahoma Trucking Association (OTA) and Oklahoma Safety Management Council (OSMC) announced their winners for the 2009 Fleet Safety Awards in Oklahoma City recently...
Opposition grows against Teamster-backed
campaign to alter transportation law
Mar 29, 2010 11:34 AM
A California congressman has joined national leadership groups in opposition to a campaign by the Teamsters union and allied politicians to change longstanding federal transportation law...
ATA speakers urge federal
agency to note how current
HOS rules have aided safety
Apr 1, 2010 1:57 PM
Representatives of affiliates and member companies of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) told the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) the latest safety figures help show the effectiveness ...
Carriers still slow to buy
new equipment: TCP survey
Apr 1, 2010 2:04 PM
Results from Transport Capital Partners' (TCP) recent Business Expectations Survey of truckload carriers in the United States show continuing caution in buying new equipment as replacement cycles...
ATA presses Capitol Hill to approve Jason's Law
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) strongly encourages the US Congress to pass Jason's Law to address shortages in safe parking for commercial motor...
Arrow Truck Sales celebrates
60 years as a vehicle retailer
Mar 24, 2010 9:52 AM
Arrow Truck Sales Inc is celebrating its 60th year as a retailer of used, heavy-, and medium-duty trucks and trailers in North America...
OL&T, Momentive enter outsourcing agreement
Mar 29, 2010 11:30 AM
Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation (OL&T) has entered into a five-year logistics management outsourcing agreement with Momentive Performance Materials Inc...
Cautious optimism prevails
at annual AmeriQuest
transportation symposium
Mar 22, 2010 9:33 AM
The mood was cautiously optimistic as nearly 200 transportation leaders from the private fleet, truckload carrier, rental and leasing, and supply communities discussed signs of economic improvement at the seventh annual AmeriQuest Transportation Industry Symposium recently in Orlando FL...
Class 8 vehicle net orders
increase in February 2010
Mar 24, 2010 9:49 AM
Net orders for heavy-duty Class 8 commercial vehicles rose to 7,900 units in February 2010, up 20% from January 2010 and also from February 2009, according to ACT Research Co...
Petrochemical price index
shows continued increases
Apr 21, 2010 9:50 AM
Prices in the $2.8 trillion global petrochemicals business continued to forge ahead in March 2010, hitting new six-month highs and continuing to build on the dramatic gains seen in January, when the Platts Global Petrochemical Index (PGPI) rose 10.4%...
Kenworth/Paccar road tour shifts into gear
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Kenworth Truck Company announced the Kenworth T700 and Paccar MX Engine Road Tour, launched in April 2010, will visit nearly 90 Kenworth dealer locations...
Diesel Technology Forum
comments on analysis
touting natural gas use
Apr 21, 2010 10:07 AM
The Diesel Technology Forum issued a statement in response to the Center for American Progress Analysis advocating natural gas use in heavy vehicles...
PeopleNet, Advantage
PressurePro partner
Apr 21, 2010 10:04 AM
PeopleNet has partnered with Advantage PressurePro, the provider of PressurePro tire pressure monitoring products and technology. The partnership enables PeopleNet to integrate PressurePro’s tire pressure monitoring capabilities with its legacy systems beginning with BLU In-Cab PC...
Corporate budgets open
to training in 2010 despite
economy, survey reveals
Apr 19, 2010 9:43 AM
The 2010 results of The Ken Blanchard Companies annual Corporate Issues Survey find that corporate leaders plan to either maintain or increase spending on training and development, despite skepticism about the near economic future...
Roadranger Academy
offers training modules
Apr 14, 2010 9:22 AM
The Roadranger organization is offering computer-based training modules through the group’s Roadranger Academy to commercial vehicle service providers who want to increase their knowledge of drivetrain and hybrid systems. Easily accessed 24 hours a day at www.Roadrangeracademy.com, the modules allow users to work at whatever pace they desire...
Convention Calendar
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
May 24-26, 2010 International Liquid Terminals Association 30th annual International Operating Conference & Trade Show, Hilton Americas and George R Brown...
Tank fleet revenues sag during one of worst recessions
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Charles E Wilson
TANK fleets struggled during 2009 to minimize the financial damage from one of the worst recessions in US history. In fact, this was the first time since...
ILTA celebrates 30th
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
IT'S time for the Big Three Oh. But instead of mourning the loss of extended adolescence, the International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA) will celebrate...
People in the News
Fleets
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
DistTech Inc welcomes five company drivers to its Million Miles Club and another two drivers to the Two Million Miles Club. These drivers achieved one...
Suppliers
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
John Casanova has joined Champion Laboratories Inc as vice-president of sales and marketing. He joins Champion Laboratories from Liberty Bell Inc, where...
Equipment News
MIR sensing technology makes TankScan monitoring system accurate and reliable
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
The TankScan remote level-monitoring system gathers tank-level data via micropower impulse radar (MIR), a low-power radar system using very short electromagnetic...
Mack chooses Bendix
brakes as standard
Apr 19, 2010 9:37 AM
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC reports that its Bendix foundation drum brakes are now standard at Mack Trucks for the company's on-highway and vocational commercial vehicles...
Gamajet introduces High Impact Nozzles
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Gamajet's new High Impact Nozzles give the Gamajet E-Z8 and IV automated tank cleaning machines an additional boost for longer trailers and tougher residues....
Phillips 3 n' 1 assemblies include QCP
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Phillips Industries has introduced the new 3 n' 1 electrical and air hose assembly complete with its Quick Connect Plug (QCP) for ease of service. The...
Goodyear's super-single tire provides long mileage
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Goodyear announced a new super-single mixed-service tire that enhances performance and helps lower cost-per-mile for truckers and fleet operators. The...
Western Star offers Allison Optimized
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Western Star Truck Sales Inc announced a partnership with Allison Transmission Inc to offer the specially designed Allison Optimized package for Western...
Continental adds load capacity to drive tire
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Continental Tire the Americas LLC has expanded its product offering lineup to include additional load capacity for its long-mileage drive tire. The HDL2...
More Yokohama tires SmartWay-verified
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Four more Yokohama Tire Corporation commercial truck tires have been added to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay list of verified technologies...
AquiPlus upgrade provides enhanced pollutant removal
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
StormwateRx, a provider of industrial stormwater treatment and filtration systems, announced the introduction of AquiPlus, a polishing add-on to its Aquip...
Kenworth T370 gains greater versatility with 16,000-lb front axle
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Kenworth Truck Company expanded the versatility of its T370 medium-duty product with the introduction of a 16,000-lb rated front axle. Our new axle rating...
Product Showcase: Fleet Management Software
uDrove can ease the burden of compliance
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
uDrove LLC announces the introduction of uDrove, a new compliance management tool for the trucking industry. Harnessing the power, accessibility, and...
J J Keller's FleetMentor helps carriers prepare for CSA 2010
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
FleetMentor, the online fleet management advisor from J J Keller & Associates Inc, has launched a Roadside Inspection Tracking tool that will help carriers...
TMW Systems acquires Innovative Computing
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
TMW Systems has acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of privately held BetaZone Inc, including its wholly owned subsidiary, Innovative Computing Corporation...
Updated Terralink product streamlines hazardous materials disposal process
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Terralink Systems Inc announces updates to its premier product, Terralink Data eXchange (TDX). Accessible at www.terralink.com/tdx, TDX is designed to...
Vigillo CSA 2010 Scorecard
use hits half-million mark
May 5, 2010 10:30 AM
Vigillo LLC, creators of data mining software products designed to aggregate, organize, and deliver fleet safety information in an easy-to-read scorecard format, announced that more than a half-million drivers at 1,300-plus carriers, are being scored by its CSA 2010 Carrier & Driver Scorecard...
Online MSDS management made simple
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
IMTEK introduces its Online MSDS Management Solution, which provides the ability to manage the system independently and bulk-upload hundreds of documents...
Driver Scorecard module evaluates performances
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
McLeod Software announces its newest module to assist LoadMaster IX Version 9.2 truckload carrier customers with driver measurement and management. Integrating...
2010 Tank Truck Plate is Full
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By John Conley
THOSE of us in the trade association business sometimes wonder: What will we do if there are no real issues in our industry? Will our members still support...
Weather Central delivers data for LBS, mobile sectors
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Weather Central LLC has introduced the first product for the location-based services (LBS) and mobile markets that delivers weather forecasts, updates,...
Product Showcase
WebTech debuts two Quadrant products
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
WebTech Wireless Inc has launched two new Quadrant Transportation Solutions products. Quadrant In-Cab (model MDT3100), is the newest of WebTech Wireless'...
Qualcomm, GreenRoad offer fleet management system
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Qualcomm Inc and GreenRoad have signed an agreement to offer an integrated system that addresses mobile resource management (MRM), safety, and driving...
Tenstreet's new service aims to enhance driver management
May 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Tenstreet LLC, a supplier of software systems that help truck fleets recruit, hire, and retain drivers, has launched a new service aimed at automating...
