Freight Shipments Rose 0.3% in July
Freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry rose 0.3% in July from June, rising after a one month decline.
Freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry rose 0.3% in July from June, rising after a one month decline.
The new Two-Speed Tilt-Back Tire Changer (EEWH326A) from Snap-on will reduce the amount of time it takes to dismount and mount tires. This tire changer features a two-speed turntable that offers a forward speed of 14 rpm to provide faster throughput when mounting the initial bead.
Natural gas. Biodiesel. Dimethyl ether. Hybrid. Electric. Algae-based diesel. Hydrogen fuel cells. There’s a virtual smorgasbord of available and potential fuel sources to power medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The critical question becomes which one, or which combination of fuel sources, represent the best path for fleets, manufacturers and the industry.
MHC Kenworth officially opened a new dealership in Tye, Tex., on Sept. 3. The 8,750-square-foot Tye location is conveniently located just off Interstate 20, and includes six service bays, offers new and used truck sales, parts and service for all makes and models, and has an extensive inventory of parts at its disposal.
Experian Automotive announced that Ford Motor Co. ranked highest in market share for all commercial vehicles at nearly 21% in Q2 2013, followed closely by International (17.5%) and Freightliner (15.6%).
Transportation Costing Group will start bundling TMW Systems TMS interfaces with their solutions, making the purchase of TCG solutions more convenient for TMW customers.
ABF Freight Systems driver and America’s Road Team Captain Anthony Spero has been named July Trucker Buddy of the Month following his nomination by Sara Dixon and Emily Schimelman, teachers at Hamden Hal County Day School, in Hamden, Conn.
SAF-Holland has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement for it to acquire 80% equity of Corpco Beijing Technology and Development Co. In a first step a joint venture will be formed with a pull option regarding the remaining 20% of shares.
Cargo Transporters, Claremont, N.C, wasn’t doing much re-occuring driver training other than a few defensive driving classes, but in 2010 decided to require six hours of either online or classroom training. It was so successful that in 2011 they increased it to eight hours, according to President Dennis Dellinger.
UPDATED--New Jersey Republican Gov. Chris Christie has rejected legislation regarding the “misclassification” of some truck drivers in the state as independent contractors rather than employees..
The chief financial officer of a trucking company has received a sentence of two and half years in prison in relation to a $3.6 million check kiting scheme.
Balloting is set to begin soon for Teamsters Union members at UPS to revote on seven supplemental agreements that were turned back when a national master agreement was approved earlier this summer.
Salt Lake City is home to the newest Peterbilt dealership in the company’s 270-plus dealer network with the relocation of Jackson Group Peterbilt’s store to a 128,000 square-foot facility.
Bosselman Boss Truck Shops Inc. has opened its newest location in Rawlins, Wyoming at Interstate 80, Exit 209. Located adjacent to the Pilot/Flying J Travel Plaza at 1A Johnson Road in Rawlins.
The Fittest of the Fleet competition started at Prime and is now challenging other carriers to host their own event using the same format in order to bring together the champions of each fleet into a national competition.
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