Mack, West-Mark team up for US Army refueler contract
Mack Defense, a division of Mack Trucks Inc, will supply West-Mark with its MACK Granite model truck following an award from the US Army Contracting Command... Mexican driver licensing details posted on FMCSA site
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has been conducting site visits of Mexican driver training, testing, and licensing locations as part of the cross-border trucking program... ATA, TCA call for increased truck productivity
Two of the nation's leading trucking industry trade groups-- American Trucking Associations (ATA) and the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA)--came together at the conclusion of ATA's 2011 Management Conference & Exhibition to call on policy makers to allow for increased truck productivity... Polar Corp celebrating 65TH anniversary, history of innovation
From its start as a small welding shop in Opole MN, Polar Corp grew into North America’s largest manufacturer of aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel tank trailers. The tank builder celebrated its 65th anniversary on October 18.... ATA applauds progress in Mexican truck dispute
American Trucking Associations officials praised leaders in Mexico and the United States for their work to end the long-running, and unnecessary, dispute over cross-border trucking... TCP National Survey: Fleets reporting steady contractor numbers
The recent Q3 2011 Transport Capital Partners (TCP) Business Expectations Survey found that carriers’ contractor fleets have remained steady over the last three quarters. However, the ability for fleets to expand using contractors has been trending down for the last five quarters... Stubborn economy, HOS top trucking industry concerns
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research institute, unveiled its annual list of the top 10 critical issues facing the North American trucking industry... Volvo Safety Award goes to Roehl Transport, Stagecoach Cartage & Distribution
Safety-centric company cultures and outstanding performance records earned Roehl Transport Inc and Stagecoach Cartage & Distribution the 2011 Volvo Trucks Safety Award. The awards were announced October 17 at the American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition in Grapevine TX.... ATA economist sees mixed picture for trucking
American Trucking Associations’ Chief Economist Bob Costello said during ATA 2011 Management Conference & Exhibition October 15 to 18 in Grapevine TX that the outlook for trucking was muddled at best, with the industry facing softening demand and rising costs, but said capacity should continue to remain tight... Line of ExoFit NEX Arc Flash harnesses can withstand harsh work environments
Capital Safety announces a new extension to its DBI-SALA ExoFit NEX product line: the ExoFit NEX Arc Flash harnesses... Chelsea 870 Series PTO has power density
Power density is what you will find in the Chelsea 870 Series PTO (power take-off). The new series provides a compact housing that helps eliminate clearance issues... Wild times and opportunities in the oilfield for tank truck carriers, By Charles E Wilson Growing numbers of tank trucks fleets and other trucking companies are being lurred by the siren song of riches in the latest oilfield boom. It's just plain wild, especially in the areas that contain the largest oil and gas shale formations... ATA asks State Department to approve Keystone XL pipeline project development
In testimony October 7, the American Trucking Associations asked the US State Department to issue a presidential permit for the Keystone XL pipeline, a project that will provide jobs and affordable access to reliable energy for the trucking industry and the US economy.... Grote has new line of six side turn lamps
Grote Industries has introduced its new family of six side turn lamps. A variety of mounting designs and connector options make the new lamps suitable for multiple applications including aerodynamic skirts, restricted space between frame rails, and locations where a separate mounting flange is not practical.... CHEMTREC receives award for excellence
CHEMTREC—the emergency call center that provides immediate critical response information during incidents involving chemicals, hazardous materials, and dangerous goods—was recognized as a recipient of the 2011 “Overall Excellence” Award from Protech Associates for its innovative use of technology to meet its customers’ needs.... Yara North America opens new NOLA Gateway Terminal
Yara North America Inc celebrated the opening of its new NOLA Gateway Terminal in Convent, St James Parish LA, about 60 miles up the Mississippi River from New Orleans.... CTP starts video campaign to rally support for federal truck weight reform legislation
The Coalition for Transportation Productivity (CTP), a group of about 200 shippers and allied associations dedicated to responsibly increasing federal vehicle weight limits on Interstate highways, has launched a digital video campaign to rally support for federal truck weight reform legislation known as the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act (SETA), S 747, HR 763.... Acts of trucker heroism deserve reward, recognition—nominate a Highway Hero
Do you know a truck driver who has performed a heroic deed? Don’t miss the deadline to recognize drivers who put themselves in harm’s way to save someone else. Nominations for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s 29th annual North America Highway Hero program will be accepted until November 30, 2011.... Goodyear shows off capabilities of fleetHQ program
Goodyear dealers and member of the trucking trade press (including Bulk Transporter) recently had the opportunity to observe a live simulation of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s fleetHQ and business solutions programs... Goodyear launches fleetHQ “Tire Answer Man” blog
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has launched the fleetHQ “Ask The Tire Answer Man” blog, exclusively available at http://blog.fleethq.com/... Westport’s Philip Hill wins 2011 Encana Principal Award
Philip G Hill, principal inventor of Westport Innovation’s founding technology using natural gas in diesel engines, won the 2011 $100,000 Encana Principal Award granted by the Ernest C Manning Awards Foundation. The award will be presented October 14 Edmonton AB, Canada... Jesse Radvansky retires from Enterprise Products Transportation
Jesse and Charlotte Radvansky recently were honored with a plaque from the National Tank Truck Carriers thanking them for their many years of service to the association. Participating in the presentation were (far left) Mike Stark, senior vice-president, Enterprise Products Transportation, and (far right) John Boncosky, vice-president of marketing & sales for Enterprise Products Transportation... NLRB Notice Posting requirement delays to January 2012
In the face of a strong business-sector outcry, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced a delay in the effective date of the Notice Posting requirement from November 14, 2011 to January 31, 2012. ... TransCore survey finds monthly revenue per truck climbing
TransCore’s second annual Carrier Benchmark Survey reveals that in 2011 to date, carriers’ monthly revenue on average was $1,607 (10%) higher per truck than in 2010. The increase was due primarily to a corresponding 10% uptick in per-mile rates. ... Superior Industries LLC acquires cargo tank builder Trans-Tech Industries
Morris MN-based Superior Industries LLC announced the acquisition of Trans-Tech Industries, a leading manufacturer of aluminum truck tanks in Brewer ME. The deal was effective September 30 ...
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