December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Aljex Software and iContainers.com have partnered to offer one-stop international transportation service from within Aljex hosted software. Now Aljex brokers, carriers and 3PL's can quickly and easily price, schedule pickup, and arrange documentation of LCL shipments to anywhere in the world directly from their Aljex screens
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Carrier Logistics Inc. now offers its customers Cheetah Express from Cheetah Software Systems, Inc. Cheetah Express offers menu-driven, automated wireless transfer of information between drivers on the road and the central CLI Facts transportation management system
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Nissan is about to launch its first entry into the U.S. commercial vehicle market. When they arrive on Nissan Commercial Vehicle dealer lots in the spring of 2011, the Nissan Vans (NV) will be titled as 2012 models
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Transport Security, Inc. announces the addition of the Enforcer Geo F1, a low-cost trailer and tractor covert GPS tracking solution
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Test Drives
By Steve Sturgess, Executive Editor
In line with an emerging trend to migrate air suspensions up to the front of the truck, Kenworth has introduced the AG130 for T660, T800 and T2000
Tags: Test Drive
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
FreightWatch International has introduced the FreightWatch Geo F2 Tracker. The F2 Tracker is an advanced, embeddable tracking device available to the market for tracking and monitoring cargo, identifying its whereabouts, preventing cargo theft or recovering shipments if a load is stolen
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
While trucks won't be required to meet new federal fuel efficiency standards until 2014, Castrol Heavy Duty Lubricants brings improvements in fuel economy to fleets right now with new Elixion low-viscosity SAE 5W-30 engine oil
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Hendrickson Truck Suspension Systems announces the launch of a new rotating bar pin end bushing
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Clore Automotive introduces the OS6150, a 6/12/24-volt fleet charger, from Solar
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Unique Truck Equipment has teamed up with Justintime Tools to provide an effective way to check many of vehicle standards required in pre-trip inspection
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Trojan Battery Company has introduced the TransPower ST1000 high-performance AGM 31 heavy duty starting battery
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Prime Lube, Inc. has begun production of BlueSky brand Diesel Exhaust Fluid at a new 15,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Avenel, N.J
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
CAT Scale Company is pleased to announce that a free CAT Scale Locator iPhone app is now available through iTunes
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
WheelTime Network, L.L.C., today announced the rollout of the WheelTime Customer Service Platform
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
The Kenworth Truck Company and Paccar Financial Extended Warranty Program is now available through March 31, 2011, for U.S. customers who purchase new Kenworth Class 8 factory trucks that meet eligibility requirements
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. has unveiled a new, highly evolved powertrain for the next generation of Mitsubishi Fuso Class 3-5 trucks in North America.
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Leading the SmartWay challenge, the Commercial Tire Division of Continental Tire the Americas, LLC has introduced the HDR1 Eco Plus
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By Oliver B. Patton, Washington Editor
The hours of service rules are hot news right now, with possible changes pending in a rewrite that's due before the end of the year
Tags: Compliance
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By Jim Park • Equipment Editor
From HDAJ's sister publication, Heavy Duty Trucking.
We focus on tires here, mostly, but wheels and hubs, and the other gear that attaches tires to trucks, deserve attention too
Tags: Managing the Shop
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By Jim Park, Equipment Editor
From HDAJ's sister publication, Heavy Duty Trucking magazine.
Try starting a discussion about balancing truck wheels. You can just watch the eyeballs rolling backward in their sockets
Tags: Managing the Shop
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By Jim Park, Equipment Editor
Try starting a discussion about balancing truck wheels
Tags: Tires
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By Jim Park, Equipment Editor
Try starting a discussion about balancing truck wheels. You can just watch the eyeballs rolling backward in their sockets
Tags: Tires
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By Oliver B. Patton, Washington Editor
Back in 2001, Dupre Logistics had a problem. The Louisiana fleet was having too many accidents, some of them fatal
Tags: Drivers
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By Tom Berg, Senior Editor
Testing on regular runs showed Duplainville Transport which aerodynamic improvers to use on its 53-by-102 van trailers, and experience shows substantial fuel economy gains with a quick payback on the extra money invested
Tags: Trailers
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By Diana Britton, Contributing Editor
About a year ago, TMW Systems asked Epes Carriers to test an integration of the IDSC TripAlert exception monitoring system, its Innovative Software platform for operations/dispatch, and its TMT Fleet Maintenance software
Tags: Information Technology
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By Steve Sturgess, Executive Editor
One of the methods all diesel engine manufacturers have adopted to reduce emissions - especially particulate
Tags: Under The Hood
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By Tom Berg, Senior Editor
Retail sales of medium-duty trucks are generally climbing as the economy improves, and the time is right for a sales war, at least in the view of the market leader, Navistar International
Tags: Light & Medium
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By Oliver B. Patton, Washington Editor
A fatal accident caused by a truck driver starts a chain of events that are disruptive, dispiriting and hugely expensive
Tags: Compliance
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
GreenRoad has added an idling performance solution to its service to help fleets further reduce fuel consumption and vehicle emissions
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Your Authority Now has launched an online service offering truckers and carriers licensing and permit services, as well as cargo and general liability insurance -- all at one location
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Mobile Awareness is now offering a high-resolution digital monitor upgrade for all VisionStat Camera Systems
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Elite Brake Company has added an cathodic electrostatic coating called DiamondCote to all of its remanufactured brake shoes
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Phillips Industries has launched a monthly newsletter called Qwik Tech Tips
December 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Jasper Engines & Transmissions, which makes remanufactured drivetrain products, has made updates to the Ford 6-liter diesel engine targeted to increase the longevity of the engine and customer satisfaction
November 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Online road service directory 4RoadService.com Inc. has rolled out a new iPhone app to help truckers and RVers locate the nearest service providers on the road.
November 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
An estimated 2,000 tons of lead tire weights are lost from vehicles each year
Tags: Tires
November 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
An estimated 2,000 tons of lead tire weights are lost from vehicles each year
Tags: Tires
November 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Test Drives
By Jim Park, Equipment Editor
You can't argue with the design, engineering, and manufacturing synergies of improving on an existing product
Tags: Test Drive
November 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Cat Scale Company has released its 11th series of Super Trucks Limited Edition collector cards at Cat Scale locations
November 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By Glen Sokolis, Sokolis Group
Please wait a second before being upset at this headline
Tags: The Bottom Line
November 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
"Parts is parts" was a funny slogan to describe chicken nuggets, but when it comes to vehicle safety, it's no laughing matter
Tags: Managing the Shop
November 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By Steve Sturgess, Executive Editor
Trucks are probably the most complex vehicles on the highways today. They fairly bristle with electronic controllers, multiplexed wiring, and sensors
Tags: Issues
November 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By Jim Park, Contributing Editor
Why use new parts when used parts are half the price
Tags: Issues
November 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Western Star announced the availability of the new Allison 4700RDS 2nd reverse transmission for the construction segment
November 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Western Star's limited edition 2011 calendar is now available
November 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
Red Dot Corp. has introduced a sealed, microprocessor-controlled rotary actuator for 12- and 24-volt mobile HVAC applications
November 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
The Xata Turnpike fleet management and compliance solution is now available to Verizon Wireless enterprise customers
November 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
The GT Radial GSL213 steer tire and GT669+ drive tire from GITI Tire USA have received SmartWay verification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
November 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
By Truckinginfo.com Staff
A fleet safety study recently released by the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety, suggests that companies that strictly enforce their no-cell-phone policies have a lower crash rate than companies with milder enforcement policies
Tags: Drivers
November 2010, TruckingInfo.com - Feature
New from Clore Automotive is a portable 12-volt commercial jump starter with an onboard air compressor