Price of diesel fuel climbs
for first time in six weeks
Jun 23, 2010

The average price of a gallon of diesel fuel nationwide rose for the first time in six weeks, gaining 3.3 cents to $2.961 a gallon, according to US Department of Energy information...

Integration of EOBR software
is critical to maximizing
IT infrastructure: research
Jun 23, 2010

New research by Optipoint Custom Tracking shows that integration of electronic onboard recorders and other asset management systems with existing information technology infrastructure increases efficiencies and returns on investment...

PHMSA considering ban on non-code tanks for diesel, heating oil
Jun 16, 2010

Non-specification cargo tanks currently used to transport diesel fuel, home heating oil, and road oils could be banned under a rule being considered by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). This could have a significant impact on petroleum haulers and marketers throughout the United States...

VECV will produce
medium-duty engine
Jun 16, 2010

The Volvo Group's Indian joint venture company, VE Commercial Vehicles VECV, is to invest a total of SEK 480 M (INR 2.8 bn) in the production of the Volvo Group’s new global medium-duty engine in India...

Price of diesel fuel sinks
for five consecutive weeks
Jun 16, 2010

The average price of a gallon of diesel fuel nationwide fell 1.8 cents to $2.928 a gallon, marking its fifth straight decline and leaving it at its lowest level in three months, according to US Department of Energy information...

Peterbilt delivers first
Paccar MX engine
Jun 16, 2010

Peterbilt Motors Company recently celebrated the delivery of the first 2010 EPA-certified Paccar MX engine. A Peterbilt Model 386 equipped with the first production MX engine was delivered to McClymonds Supply & Transit Company ...

American Chemistry Council
expands, diversifies membership
Jun 15, 2010

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) board of directors at its annual meeting approved the membership of five companies and the status of six others as Responsible Care Partner companies...

Mack Trucks salutes 2009
International Dealer of Year
Jun 15, 2010

Mack Trucks Inc recently honored Mack Centro of Valencia, Venezuela, as its 2009 International Dealer of the Year...

US logistics industry
poised for rebound
Jun 15, 2010

An annual benchmark report shows the continued impact of the economic slowdown on the US logistics industry. The 21st annual State of Logistics Report, released by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)...

Kenan Advantage Group
plans increase in rates
Jun 15, 2010

The Kenan Advantage Group Inc (KAG) has announced that its Fuels Delivery Group will seek a rate increase of 3% for all non-contract customers effective July 1, 2010. KAG’s contractual customers will be addressed on an account-by-account basis...

Tire Safety Week provides
reminder that wheel neglect
can have dire consequences
Jun 10, 2010

Even though the driver in a nearby vehicle is a crash dummy, the point from a training video is clear: truck-tire wheel-off events on the nation’s highways can be catastrophic. That’s why Michelin Americas Truck Tires is using National Tire Safety Week (June 6-12, 2010) to remind fleet operators, drivers, and owner-operators to follow a tire inspection routine to help ensure greater tire and wheel-end safety...

Dupré expands in Southeast
Jun 10, 2010

Dupré Logistics LLC announced the expansion of its Site and Private Fleet Services group into North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina markets. The group will service the inter-branch needs of the southeast region of Univar, a long-time client...

Tanker rigs under watchful eyes during Roadcheck 2010
Jun 9, 2010

If past programs are any indication, tank trucks and tanker rigs are getting plenty of attention today (June 9) during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA’s) Roadcheck 2010. This is day two of the annual truck and bus safety enforcement event that runs through June 10...

ATA Truck Tonnage
Index advances in April
Jun 9, 2010

The American Trucking Associations’ advance seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased for the sixth time in the past seven months, gaining another 0.9% in April 2010. This followed a 0.4% increase in March...

Commercial trailer order
trend continues in April
Jun 9, 2010

April 2010 commercial trailer net orders moderated from relatively stronger levels in the past few months, dropping 13% from March, according to ACT Research Co. The April net orders were 3% above the prior year level, and year-to-date growth in net orders through April is 72%...

Preliminary Class 8 truck
orders decrease in May
Jun 9, 2010

FTR Associates has released preliminary data showing May 2010’s Class 8 truck total net orders for all major North American OEMs at 12,903 units, a 9.8% decline from April.Although May orders slowed from the previous month, year-over-year comparisons show a 74.7% improvement over May 2009...

Market for hybrid
trucks, buses surging
Jun 9, 2010

Transit buses have long been an important platform for testing new drivetrains in the heavy-duty vehicle market, but within the past couple of years, manufacturers have increased development of hybrid electric and hydraulic hybrid drivetrains for the medium- and heavy-duty truck segments...

Diesel fuel’s price declines to its lowest in 10 weeks
Jun 9, 2010

The average price of a gallon of diesel fuel nationwide fell for a fourth straight week, dropping 3.4 cents to $2.946 a gallon, its lowest price in 10 weeks, according to US Department of Energy information...

Fleet hiring capability might
constrain driver supply: report
Jun 7, 2010

For fleets needing additional drivers, the constraint will be in their ability to hire and train prospects from the available labor pool, according to FTR Associates’ Driver Supply Update for May 2010...

McLeod celebrates 25 years serving the trucking industry
Jun 7, 2010

McLeod Software announces its 25th year of providing software systems to the trucking industry. Over the past 25 years, McLeod Software has grown into one of the nation’s leading transportation management software...

Chemtura Corp signs long-term
contract with Odyssey Logistics
Jun 7, 2010

Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corp (OL&T) has entered into a new long-term contract with Chemtura Corp, a global specialty chemicals company based in Philadelphia PA...

NuStar acquires Asphalt Holdings from equity firm
Jun 7, 2010

NuStar Energy LP has reached an agreement with Denham Capital, an energy- and commodities-focused global private equity firm, to acquire Denham’s equity holdings in Asphalt Holdings Inc for $44.1 million...

Stena Bulk adds another
Suezmax tanker to its order
Jun 7, 2010

Stena Bulk, which recently confirmed an order at Samsung Shipyard for six in-house-designed Suezmax tankers for delivery in 2011-2012, has placed one more order of a Suezmax tanker...

Westway completes
Port Allen LA expansion
Jun 7, 2010

Westway Terminal Company LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Westway Group Inc, has successfully completed and commissioned the Phase 1 and 2 expansions of its terminaling facility at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge in Port Allen LA...

CVSA’s 2010 Roadcheck set for June 8-10
Jun 2, 2010

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will help mobilize thousands of roadside inspectors who patrol North America’s highways June 8-10 for Roadcheck 2010. Approximately 14 trucks and buses will be inspected every minute during the intense three-day campaign, and typically 20% of vehicles will be placed out of service based on Roadchecks in previous years...