CSA 2010 needs further
improvements, ATA says

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) fully supports CSA 2010’s objectives of targeting unsafe operators, changing their behavior, and removing the most egregious actors from the road...

ATA Truck Tonnage Index
dips slightly in May 2010

The American Trucking Associations' advance seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 0.6 percent in May 2010, which was the first month-to-month drop since February of this year...

Price of diesel fuel drops
sixth time in seven weeks

The average price of a gallon of diesel fuel nationwide fell half a cent to $2.956 a gallon, marking the sixth decline in seven weeks, according to US Department of Energy information...

Brenner cuts DOT407 weight with Lean Duplex 2

With the introduction of Lean Duplex 2 stainless steel, Brenner Tank LLC has trimmed about 700 pounds from the typical DOT407 chemical tank trailer constructed of 316 stainless steel...

Miller Transporters wins
Responsible Care award

At the 2010 Responsible Care Conference and Expo, Miller Transporters Inc was recognized as a winner of the inaugural Responsible Care Partner of the Year award presented by the American Chemistry Council (ACC)...

Flint Hills Resources firms
receive 57 awards for 2009

Flint Hills Resources LLC companies have earned 57 local-, state-, and national-level awards for compliance and safety and environmental excellence for 2009 performance...

GreenRoad earns award
from Frost & Sullivan

GreenRoad has received the 2010 Technology Innovation and Green Excellence of the Year Award from Frost & Sullivan. The firm was selected for its groundbreaking use of technology to improve sustainability of fleets and reduce emissions from vehicles worldwide...

Detroit Diesel will
invest in engine plant

Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) will invest approximately $194 million to expand operations at its manufacturing facility in Redford Township, Michigan. The announcement was made in an all-employee town hall meeting...

Truckers report high
optimism, survey says

Transport Capital Partners, LLC (TCP) has recently completed its Business Expectation Survey for the second quarter of 2010, which found that 88% of carriers surveyed expect volumes to increase over the next year, and 84% of the carriers expect rate increases over the same period...

PAN 22 provided
on three suspensions

Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has announced the availability of its patented single piston PAN 22 Series air disc brake on three Meritor trailer suspensions: the new Meritor Trailing Arm air suspension 23,000-lb unit...

Pace of petrochemical price
decline accelerates in May

In May 2010, prices fell at a faster pace in the $3 trillion global petrochemicals market with the average daily price of Platts Global Petrochemical Index (PGPI) dropping 7.5% from $1,237 per metric ton (/mt) in April to $1,144/mt...

Price of diesel fuel climbs
for first time in six weeks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

US logistics industry
poised for rebound

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

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

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

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

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

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...