ATA questions latest DOT report on truck-related crash numbers
Bill Graves, American Trucking Associations president and chief executive officer, urged policymakers to avoid jumping to conclusions based on highway fatality figures released December 8 by the Department of Transportation ... US traffic fatalities reach lowest level in six decades
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced updated 2010 fatality and injury data on December 8 showing that US highway deaths fell to 32,885 for the year, the lowest level since 1949... Nano-Lok SRLs can attach to any harness
Capital Safety introduces the new DBI-SALA Nano-Lok self-retracting lifelines (SRL). These new SRLs can be used in place of lanyards and can be directly attached to any harness, reducing fall clearances. At only 1.6 lbs, the SRLs are virtually unnoticeable to the user when worn and provide work site flexibility. ... Neptune upgrades mixer gears for improved, quieter operation
Neptune Mixer Company, a division of the Neptune Chemical Pump Co, has made a commitment to providing mixers that offer the longest service life. This longevity is designed into the product through the use of steel helical gears, high-quality bearings, and high-grade lubricant.... Kinder Morgan to add 2.4 million barrels of storage capacity at Edmonton terminal
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP announced that it will invest approximately $210 million to construct seven tanks with a storage capacity of 2.4 million barrels for crude oil and condensate at its Edmonton terminal in Strathcona County, Alberta, Canada.... Reichhold selects Transplace for services
Transplace announced that global composite and coating industry manufacturer Reichhold Inc has selected the third-party logistics (3PL) provider to handle certain domestic transportation management activities.... Truck, engine manufacturers urge global cooperation for regulatory harmonization
The world’s leading manufacturers of heavy-duty commercial trucks and engines called for further progress in regulatory harmonization and closer cooperation among European, North American, and Japanese regulators in order to improve energy efficiency and reduce fuel consumption associated with on-road freight transport... Qualawash program recognizes the importance of professional tank truck drivers
Jim Malone, an MC Tank Transport Inc driver based in Fairfield OH, was the first winner of a Garmin nuvi 465T GPS unit in QualaWash’s new QualaCares driver appreciation program... Institute for Trend Research shares forward thinking view with Dupré Clients
Dupré Logistics LLC, Lafayette LA, hosted its Annual Client Colloquium on December 1 featuring a presentation by economist Alan Beaulieu. Beaulieu spoke about forecasting key trends to assist businesses in understanding the economy’s future as well as creating actionable strategies to make the most of the ever-changing business environment.... Dana, Eaton will end joint commercial vehicle marketing relationship
Dana Holding Corporation and Eaton Corporation jointly announced that the marketing relationship between the two companies will end by the middle of 2012. Over the next six months, each company will be preparing to sell, market, and service customers independently of each other.... IAM members at Opole MN vote to strike Polar Tank Trailer
Polar Tank Trailer LLC announced December 5 that employees represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 165 have elected to strike the company’s manufacturing facility in Opole MN... Anti-truck groups seek to dismantle successful HOS safety rule
In advance of today’s hearing before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs, American Trucking Associations (ATA) President and CEO Bill Graves questioned the aims of groups pressing the federal government to dismantle a successful driver hours-of-service regulation.... Hino Trucks, Allison Transmission ink long-term agreement
Hino Trucks and Allison Transmission Inc recently signed a multi-year, long-term agreement that will make Allison transmissions the preferred and exclusive transmission for all current and future Hino conventional trucks in the United States... Wisconsin & Southern to sell controlling ownership to Watco
Watco Transportation Services LLC (Watco) and The Wisconsin & Southern Railroad Co. (WSOR) announced that they have mutually approved an agreement whereby Watco will acquire controlling ownership of the WSOR. The WSOR will join forces with Watco, who operates a family of short line and regional railroads across the nation and offers a multi-faceted transportation business model... KKR acquires fall protection manufacturer for more than $1 billion
Capital Safety, the world’s leading manufacturer of fall protection equipment under the DBI-SALA, Uniline, and Protecta brands, announced it has been purchased by KKR, a global investment firm, from Arle Capital Partners, which had owned the company since mid-2007. KKR has signed an agreement to pay $1.12 billion for the company, with transfer occurring in January 2012, subject to mandatory regulatory approvals... Freightliner Trucks announces design competition
Freightliner Trucks has launched its “Design the Future of Pride & Profit” truck design contest. Open to college students within North America, entrants are invited to submit original designs for the owner-operator style truck of the future... NITL urges Congressional action on rail labor dispute
In anticipation of the dire economic impacts that would result from a nationwide rail shutdown, the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) called Congress to quickly consider and apply the terms of a recently appointed Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) on both rail management and labor if the parties fail to reach agreement within the next week... Miller Transporters named a Top 100 Mississippi Private Company
Miller Transporters was once again selected as a Top 100 Private Company by the Mississippi Business Journal. This was the 22nd year that the magazine published the list, and the tank truck carrier has been a regular on the list... Biodiesel industry sets production record
The US biodiesel industry has set a record for annual production, according to the latest US Environmental Protection Agency figures, proving the power that strong domestic energy policy has in creating jobs and boosting the economy... ATD announces nominees for truck award
The American Truck Dealers (ATD) announced the nominees for a national award that recognizes the top truck entries in the heavy- and medium-duty categories... Cummins Inc will expand technical center
Cummins Inc announced an investment of $24 million over three years to expand the research and development capabilities at its technical center in North Charleston SC.... Aux Sable adding NGL truck unloading at Palermo Conditioning Plant
Aux Sable Midstream, is pleased to announce plans to construct a natural gas liquid (NGL) truck unloading facility at its Palermo Conditioning Plant (previously known as the Stanley Conditioning Plant). ... ATA Truck Tonnage Index rose 0.5% in October
The American Trucking Associations’ advance seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 0.5% in October after rising a revised 1.5% in September 2011... NATSO and WPMA partner in 2012 events
NATSO, the national association representing truckstops and travel plazas, and the Western Petroleum Marketers Association (WPMA) announced they will share educational resources as well as business and networking opportunities for exhibitors and attendees at the NATSO Show and WPMA’s National Convention & Convenience Store Expo scheduled to be held in February in Las Vegas NV... New research reveals motor carrier CSA perspectives
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released its report detailing the extent to which the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program has impacted the daily operations of trucking companies...
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