J J Keller’s FleetMentor helps
carriers prepare for CSA 2010
Dec 16, 2009

FleetMentor, the online fleet management advisor from J J Keller & Associates Inc, has launched a Roadside Inspection Tracking tool that will help carriers prepare for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) 2010 initiative...

Commercial vehicle market
growth should surge in 2011
Dec 15, 2009

While the medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicle markets are expected to grow modestly off weak 2009 production—the lowest level of production since 1991—the sector will see significant growth in 2011, according to ACT Research Co...

Price of diesel fuel down
for sixth week in a row
Dec 15, 2009

The average price of a gallon of diesel fuel nationwide dropped for the sixth straight week, sinking 2.4 cents to $2.748 a gallon, according to US Department of Energy information...

Global biofuels production
reduces GHGs dramatically
Dec 11, 2009

Just in time for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference now underway in Copenhagen, Denmark, new data once again confirms the significant greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions from global biofuels production...

US economic recovery
expected to continue
in 2010, panel predicts
Dec 11, 2009

Economic growth in the United States will resume in 2010, say the nation’s purchasing and supply management executives in their December 2009 Semiannual Economic Forecast. Expectations for 2010 are for positive conditions experienced in the second half of 2009 to continue in manufacturing, while the non-manufacturing sector foresees marginal growth...

Daimler Truck Financial
tops in dealer satisfaction
Dec 11, 2009

In one of the toughest environments for the US trucking industry in years, Daimler Truck Financial achieved the number-one ranking in the annual dealer satisfaction survey conducted by the American Truck Dealers (ATD), a division of the National Automobile Dealers Association...

Failure to extend biodiesel
tax credit would impact
economy severely: study
Dec 11, 2009

The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) released a study conducted by economic analyst John M Urbanchuk. This study examined the economic impact of the biodiesel industry and the negative consequences of allowing the federal biodiesel tax credit to lapse...

Global chemical group
offers eight principles
for post-2012 GHG talks
Dec 10, 2009

Prior to the ongoing United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP-15) in Copenhagen, Denmark, the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) announced eight policy principles to guide post-2012 discussions...

Delphi agrees to supply
Allison hybrid components
Dec 10, 2009

Allison Transmission Inc has entered into a long-term business agreement with Delphi Automotive Systems LLC. Under terms of the agreement, Delphi will supply Allison Transmission with key hybrid drive system components and energy storage systems...

NACD members excel
in safety, performance,
new report indicates
Dec 10, 2009

The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) has released its 2008 Membership & Performance Data Report...

Diesel fuel price retreats
for fifth consecutive week
Dec 10, 2009

The average price of a gallon of diesel fuel nationwide declined for a fifth consecutive week...

Invest in highways
to rebuild economy,
ATA official tells Obama
Dec 7, 2009

Investing in highways is the quickest, most efficient way to create jobs and restore the economy, American Trucking Associations Past Chairman Charles “Shorty” Whittington told President Obama at the National Jobs Summit recently...

Commercial trailer orders
show strength in October
Dec 7, 2009

Net orders for commercial trailers in October increased 80% from September and 124% from a depressed October 2008, according to ACT Research Co...

Move over, Rudolph; Mack
also hauls holiday cheer
Dec 7, 2009

Who needs flying reindeer when Christmas arrives on a Mack truck? Two of the most famous Christmas trees in the nation were delivered this year by customers of Mack Trucks Inc: the Rockefeller Center tree in New York City and the US Capitol Christmas tree in Washington DC...

NATSO wins Truck Driver
Appreciation Week contest
Dec 7, 2009

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2009 recently concluded, and the American Trucking Associations (ATA) announced that NATSO (National Association of Truck Stop Operators) won the inaugural National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Video contestNational Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2009 recently concluded, and the American Trucking Associations (ATA) announced that NATSO (National Association of Truck Stop Operators) won the inaugural National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Video contest...

Sleep apnea and trucking
is topic of 2010 conference
Dec 7, 2009

The American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA) announced plans to conduct a first-ever national conference on sleep apnea and trucking. The one-day conference will be held May 12, 2010, at The Westin Baltimore Washington–BWI in Baltimore MD and is preceded May 11 by a reception and keynote address from NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman...

Eaton website showcases
energy-efficient products
Dec 7, 2009

Energy-efficient products for use at home, at work, on the road and more are showcased in Eaton Sustainable Community, the new web feature from Eaton Corporation accessible at www.eaton.com...

US crude oil production
is poised for its biggest
surge in almost 40 years
Dec 3, 2009

US crude oil production for 2009 is on target to have its biggest one-year jump since 1970, according to a Platts analysis of industry data...

ATA Truck Tonnage Index
dips 0.2% in October ‘09
Dec 3, 2009

The American Trucking Associations’ advance seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 0.2% in October 2009, following a 0.3% contraction in September. The latest decline lowered the SA index to 103.6 (2000=100) from the revised 103.8 in September...

TMW Systems acquires
Innovative Computing
Dec 3, 2009

TMW Systems has acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of privately held BetaZone Inc, including its wholly owned subsidiary, Innovative Computing Corporation ...

Tenstreet’s new service aims
to enhance driver management
Dec 3, 2009

Tenstreet LLC, a supplier of software systems that help truck fleets recruit, hire, and retain drivers, has launched a new service aimed at automating and streamlining the driver management process...

Price of diesel fuel drops
for fourth week in a row
Dec 3, 2009

The average price of a gallon of diesel fuel nationwide fell for the fourth straight week, declining 1.2 cents to $2.775 a gallon, according to US Department of Energy information...

Blendstar breaks ground
for new biofuel terminal
Dec 1, 2009

Blendstar LLC announced the groundbreaking for a biofuel transload terminal to distribute ethanol and biodiesel along the Gulf Coast...

Electronic log system
pays off for Dupré
Dec 1, 2009

Increased productivity and driver safety using new technology continues to pay off for Dupré Logistics with its use of an electronic log system. The electronic system mounted on each truck replaces the traditional paper log generated manually by truck drivers, allowing for better accuracy and compliance with fatigue rules and resulting in increased safety performance...

Road Safe America slates
Drive Safer Sunday 2009
Nov 25, 2009

The fifth annual national observance of Drive Safer Sunday is set for November 29, 2009, and the American Trucking Associations joins the advocacy group Road Safe America in urging all drivers to focus on safety...