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Fuel Smartsby StaffOctober 24, 2012

Talon Logistics and CNG

Last year, food and fuel retailer Giant Eagle unveiled its first two compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations in the Pittsburgh area at its Beechnut Drive retail support and distribution center. The demonstration included a fuel-up of one of its brand-new natural gas-powered VNM daycabs

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Productsby StaffOctober 24, 2012

East Built-in Tarp Storage for Drop Deck Trailers

East introduced a new option for its drop deck trailers - an all-aluminum tarp storage box built into the floor of the upper or lower deck.

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Aftermarketby StaffOctober 24, 2012

Investcorp Sells Fleetpride

Investcorp is selling heavy-duty truck and trailer parts retailer FleetPride Inc. to global investment firm TPG. FleetPride, based in The Woodlands, Texas, was established in 1999 as a result of the merger of Quality Distribution Service Partners and HDA Parts System Inc. It was bought by Bahrain-based Investcorp in 2006.

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Aftermarketby StaffOctober 24, 2012

Medium-Duty Engine Problems Decrease, Downtime Increases

As medium-duty truck engine technology advances, more complicated repairs lead to more unscheduled downtime, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Medium-Duty Truck Engine and Transmission Study

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Aftermarketby Jim BeachOctober 24, 2012

What HD Distributors Should Know About Cloud Computing

Cloud computing has been getting a lot of attention in the information technology space. Before you put your head in the cloud, though, there are some things you should understand about the concept of cloud computing

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Productsby StaffOctober 23, 2012

Titan to Introduce Polymer, In-Bed Diesel Fuel Tank

Titan Fuel Tanks, a manufacturer of high-performance aftermarket fuel tanks, is introducing its new cross-linked polyethylene, In-Bed Diesel Fuel Tank

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Fleet Managementby Guest Commentary Megan Younkin, ContributorOctober 23, 2012

Driver Orientation: How Much is Retained?

In my seven years with Strategic Programs Inc., I have yet to come across a transportation organization that does not have an orientation for their newly hired Professional Drivers

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Productsby StaffOctober 23, 2012

Alumax Dump Body 50% Lighter Than Steel

DuraClass says its new Alumax heavy-duty aluminum dump body offers high strength and low body weight for long life and maximum payloads

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Productsby StaffOctober 23, 2012

Pegasus TransTech Releases Transflo 2012 R2

Pegasus TransTech released its newest version of Transflo. Transflo 2012 R2 is the latest update of the document management solution that helps transportation companies go paperless

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Productsby StaffOctober 23, 2012

Kinedyne Enhances Load Binder Products

Kinedyne recently revised its chain/load binder product offering to make them fully compliant with newly released industry standards.

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