ATA truck tonnage jumped 1.2% in June
The American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 1.2% in June after falling 1.0% in May. (May’s loss was larger than the 0.7% drop ATA reported on June 19.) ... Chemical activity barometer flat after declining three consecutive months
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) July 24 released the second monthly report of its Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB), a new leading macroeconomic indicator. The July CAB was flat after declining three consecutive months, historically a sign of slowing economic activity... inthinc adds two new divisions offering increased customers services
inthinc Technology Solutions Inc., a global provider of telematics, fleet management, and driver safety technologies, unveiled its new inthinc University, an extensive online platform of inthinc resources for training and troubleshooting support. In addition, inthinc has announced it will now be offering the support of the Data Services team to its customers... Class 8 orders weak in June; Classes 5-7 consistent
In the Class 8 market, weak orders persisted through June, while activity in the Classes 5-7 markets remained generally unchanged. This updated status of the North America commercial vehicle market was included in the State of the Industry report, recently released by ACT Research Co. (ACT). The report covers Class 5 through 8 vehicles for the North American market... Wilden debuts new pump website and corporate brochure
Wilden, a worldwide leader in air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pump technology, has redesigned its website and created a new corporate brochure. The debut has been designed to coincide with the rollout of the Pump Solutions Group’s (PSG) new “One Company-One Customer” campaign... Bendix Spicer white paper reviews federal truck brake stopping distance mandate
As part of its continued efforts to help educate the industry about the federal reduced stopping distance mandate, Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC (BSFB) has released a white paper titled “The Federal Reduced Stopping Distance Mandate: Impact and Solutions... ATA files challenge against unwarranted HOS changes
In a brief filed July 24 with the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, American Trucking Associations said federal rules further restricting drivers’ ability to work and drive would add tremendous cost to the economy and undue burden onto drivers while providing minimal possible safety benefits ... Encompass adds oilfield logging exception
J J Keller’s Encompass, a US Department of Transportation compliance management tool, will now support the US oilfield logging exception through the use of Keller’s Android-based EOBR (electronic on-board recorder) system... Accuride provides Accu-Armor wheels
Accuride Corporation announced the introduction of Accu-Armor, the newest aluminum wheel product offering from its Accuride Wheels business unit... Meritor adds oil-bath wheel seals to line
Meritor Inc’s Aftermarket business recently added heavy-duty truck and trailer oil-bath wheel seals to its wheel-end parts offerings. The new additions continue the company’s “complete solutions” approach to expanding its aftermarket product portfolio... i-tank helps optimize bulk liquid delivery
i3G Corp has launched the i-tank remote tank monitoring system. The company’s i-tank product line is designed to help optimize delivery of bulk liquids by monitoring and reporting precise liquid levels on remote storage tanks... Peterbilt begins producing Model 579
Peterbilt is now producing the new Model 579 truck, launched during the recent Mid-America Trucking Show... Affiliate of ArcLight Capital Partners LLC to acquire Blackwater Midstream
>Blackwater Midstream Corp, a company that specializes in the development and management of third party petroleum, chemical and agricultural bulk liquid storage terminals, with operations in Louisiana, Maryland and Georgia, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of ArcLight Capital Partners LLC, an energy-focused private equity investment firm, for approximately $44.1 million... FMCSA changing methodology on calculating driver, vehicle, hazmat out-of-service rates and crash rates
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has changed the process for calculating and publicizing the driver, vehicle, and hazardous materials out-of-service (OOS) rates and crash rates... Western Cascade distributing for Heil Trailer International
Western Cascade Truck, Tank & Equipment has joined the Heil Trailer International Co distribution network. Western Cascade will provide sales, service, and parts for the Heil petroleum, crude oil, and hot products lines for a 10-county region covering Washington, Oregon, and Idaho and Alaska... JOST International expands distribution network
JOST International has expanded its distribution system in Canada through an arrangement with Trans Canada Sales (TCSA). TCSA will represent JOST throughout Canada increasing customer support at fleets and dealers and strengthening the distribution network for JOST products... Peterbilt’s Model 579 gains SmartWay designation
Peterbilt Motors Company announced that the new Model 579 tractor received the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay designation. The Model 579 joins Peterbilt’s lineup of SmartWay designated vehicles, including the Model 587, Model 386 with and without a liquefied natural gas-fueled engine, and Model 384... Meritor offers instructor-led training for commercial trucks
Meritor Inc continues to deliver industry-leading service and support through the company’s new instructor-led training (ILT) courses... T Boone Pickens will keynote ATA’s Natural Gas in Trucking Summit
American Trucking Associations President and CEO Bill Graves announced that legendary energy executive T Boone Pickens has confirmed his participation as a keynote speaker at ATA's Natural Gas in Trucking Summit... Mack launches Bulldog Magazine iPad and iPhone App
Mack Trucks Inc has launched an iPad and iPhone app for its popular Bulldog Magazine... West Virginia driver named 2011 Ruan Driver of the Year
Keith Golliday was named Ruan Transportation Management Systems’ 2011 Driver of the Year on July 10 after being selected from a pool of more than 4,200 professional drivers... OPW brochure illustrates DEF products
OPW Fueling Components, a Dover company, has released its new DEF Product Brochure that illustrates how OPW is providing the most reliable, efficient, and comprehensive diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) systems in the industry... Dana bolsters field sales, service operation
Dana Holding Corporation announced numerous actions to strengthen its North American field sales and service organization... TCP survey shows carriers expect small increases in driver wages
Results from Transport Capital Partners’ (TCP) Second Quarter 2012 Business Expectations survey show that carriers anticipate driver wages to increase in the next 12 months, but only incrementally. Given the current shortage of qualified drivers and the inability to increase wages during the Great Recession, 93% of carriers are expecting higher wages, but 71% expect the increases will be under 5%. ... OPW brochure illustrates DEF products
OPW Fueling Components, a Dover company, has released its new DEF Product Brochure that illustrates how OPW is providing the most reliable, efficient, and comprehensive diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) systems in the industry....
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