Trucking Conditions Index surges in April
FTR's Trucking Conditions Index for April 2012, as reported in the June 2012 Trucking Update, moved significantly higher from the previous month climbing 2.7 points to a favorable reading of 9.1... ESP is standard on most Peterbilt vehicles
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC reports that in May, its ESP Electronic Stability Program full-stability system with Automatic Traction Control (ATC) became standard on the majority of Peterbilt Motors Company’s Class 8 trucks and tractors... Michelin, TIA offer tire inspection video
In recognition of Tire Safety Week, Michelin North America and the Tire Industry Association (TIA) have partnered on another free training video for the tire and transportation industries.... TravelCenters, Shell plan to build natural gas fueling lanes network
TravelCenters of America LLC (NYSE Amex: TA) has entered a memorandum of understanding with Shell Oil Products US and its affiliates to construct and operate a network of natural gas fueling lanes at TA locations along the US Interstate Highway System. ... ATA calls on FMCSA to keep promise and release crash accountability study
The American Trucking Associations has called on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator Anne Ferro to release the results of FMCSA’s study on the use of police reports to determine crash accountability.... FTR reports preliminary Class 8 truck orders remain sluggish
FTR Associates has released preliminary data showing May Class 8 truck net orders at 17,650 units, a modest upturn after four months of decline. Preliminary order numbers are for all major North American OEMs... Heil Athens TN plant reaches 1 million production hours, 500 work days without lost-time injury
In May 2012, Heil Trailer International, Co. Athens, Tennessee facility achieved over 1 million production hours and 500 work days without a lost time injury. This is the second time in five years that the Athens facility has achieved this impressive goal. ... Mack’s Pinnacle, Granite joining natural gas lineup
Mack Trucks announced June 11 that it is expanding its natural gas-powered offerings and has taken a key step forward in its hybrid vehicle development process. Mack plans to offer natural gas-powered versions of the Pinnacle and Granite models in 2013. ... Industry, enforcement groups release video supporting EOBR mandate
The American Trucking Associations, along with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and AAA, released a video urging members of Congress to support an electronic onboard recorder mandate for large trucks to improve driver and carrier compliance with hours of service rules.... Quality Distribution completes fleet acquisitions in the Bakken shale
Quality Distribution Inc announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of the operating assets and rights of RM Resources LLC.... Ruling may open way for alternate confined space entry programs, By Charles E Wilson A recent federal administrative court ruling may open the way for tank wash racks to build alternate confined space entry programs under section (c)(5) of the federal rules. However, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Obama Administration is doing all it can to block that option... CSA enforcement links tank fleets, wash racks, By Charles E Wilson One of the unintended consequences of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program is that it seems to have linked tank truck carriers and wash racks more closely than ever before. Actions (or inactions) by wash workers definitely impact equipment inspections by enforcement officials... Ecopia Road Show displays BCS products
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions (BCS) is taking its newest product directly to the customer... Kenworth begins producing new T680
The new, aerodynamic Kenworth T680 has begun production at the Kenworth Truck Company assembly plant in Chillicothe OH. The Kenworth–Chillicothe plant recently hosted a special celebration for employees to mark the start of production... VDO RoadLog EOBR an all-in-one system
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket has announced its new VDO RoadLog electronic on-board recorder (EOBR) for the commercial vehicle market... Mack salutes America’s fallen heroes
Mack Trucks employees honored America’s fallen or missing military heroes during the recent Memorial Day weekend Rolling Thunder–Ride for Freedom rally... Vigillo provides CSA Intervention Manager
Vigillo LLC has released its new Intervention Manager. The web-based application represents the eighth product in the Vigillo Daylight suite designed to give carriers, brokers, shippers, insurers, and drivers the tools they need to succeed under CSA... CVSA’s Roadcheck 2012 now underway across North America
Highway safety enforcement officials are in the midst of the annual 72-hour enforcement blitz called Roadcheck 2012. Organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), the campaign runs from June 5-7... GreenHunter Water expands fleet in Appalachian Region
GreenHunter Water LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of GreenHunter Energy Inc, has completed the purchase of new rolling stock equipment assets to service oil and gas operators active in the Marcellus and Utica Shale plays located in the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia... CTA, OSA Canada launch sleep apnea screening & treatment pilot
The Canadian Trucking Alliance, in partnership with OSA Canada Inc, is launching a first-of-its-kind pilot in Canada to deliver a full service sleep apnea program to commercial truck drivers. Where ever a fleet is located in the country, OSA Canada will visit a terminal to screen, test, and diagnose drivers as well as equip and train identified drivers with sleep apnea to use their CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) treatment machine and mask--all within 72 hours or less... FMCSA extends comment time on proposed Safety Measurement System improvements
The US Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a 60-day extension of the time that motor carriers have to comment on proposed improvements to the agency’s proposed Safety Measurement System (SMS). The comment period now runs through July 30, 2012... Atlantic Bulk Carrier named Carrier of the Year by Honeywell
Honeywell recently recognized Atlantic Bulk Carrier Corporation as its 2011 Bulk Tank Truck Carrier of the Year. Honeywell cited the Virginia-based carrier’s safety record, on-time performance, billing efficiency and working relationship in presenting the award... PHMSA drops combustible materials rulemaking proposal
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has dropped HM-242, an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) that was published in April 2010. The ANPRM would have had a big impact on tank truck fleets hauling diesel and heating oil... Schneider National honored as top employer for military
Schneider National Inc has been named to the CivilianJobs.com 2012 Most Valuable Employers for Military winner’s list. The annual list serves to help military-experienced job seekers identify the nation’s best companies for civilian careers... Alliance adds coiled, straight air hoses
Alliance Truck Parts now offers coiled and straight air hose assemblies, gladhands, and related accessories for Class 6-8 heavy-duty trucks...
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