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NewsJuly 28, 2011

CRST Acquires Specialized Transportation

CRST International acquired Specialized Transportation, a provider of customized supply chain solutions for products that require high touch support, special handling and equipment, and value added on-site services

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NewsJuly 28, 2011

Truckstop Electrification Program Opens First Location on I-84 in Oregon

The Baker Truck Corral on I-84 will provide electric shore power starting August 12. It is the first electrified truckstop parking location to become operational as part of the national Shorepower Truck Electrification Project program funded by the US Dept. of Energy

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NewsJuly 28, 2011

City of Vancouver Considering Parking Fees for Loading Zones

Metered loading zones could become a reality in Vancouver. The city is looking at how to better use road space as part of its Greenest City Action Plan, a ten-year action plan addressing Vancouver's environmental challenges. Perhaps the biggest adverse effect will be on businesses and truck drivers

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NewsJuly 28, 2011

Illinois Simplifies State Truck Laws

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn this week signed laws that simplify trucking rules in the state

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NewsJuly 27, 2011

Rush Enterprises Second Quarter Revenues Up Over 100%

Rush Enterprises, which operates the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, announced results for the second quarter of 2011

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NewsJuly 27, 2011

Civil Engineers: Families Will Suffer if Infrastructure Crumbles

The nation's deteriorating surface transportation infrastructure will cost the American economy more than 870,000 jobs, and suppress the growth of the country's Gross Domestic Product by $3.1 trillion by 2020, according to a new report released by the American Society of Civil Engineers

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NewsJuly 27, 2011

More Q2 Fleet Financials: Mostly Positive

More fleets announced financial results for the second quarter of 2011 this week. On the whole, the numbers are good, but not everyone is doing well

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NewsJuly 27, 2011

Equipment Makers Offer Idea to Fund Highways

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers says it has an idea for a revenue-neutral solution to rebuild and modernize America's interstates without raising the fuel tax

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NewsJuly 27, 2011

Manthey Redmond to Launch U.S. Fuel Economy Initiative

Manthey Redmond, an internal combustion engine designer, will launch a U.S. trucking initiative designed to improve the fuel economy of commercial and industrial trucks across America

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NewsJuly 27, 2011

SmartDrive Research Shows Instant Feedback Helps Drivers Save Fuel

The findings of an ongoing study by SmartDrive show that fleets can reduce fuel consumption by employing more fuel-efficient driving techniques, eliminating unnecessary idling and reducing excessive speeds, and that instant driver feedback can help

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