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NewsMay 6, 2010

Trucker Buddy Gets Great Press in Philly

Fox 29 TV in Philadelphia recently had a heartwarming story about Trucker Buddy Mark Silva, A Wal-Mart truck driver who goes the extra mile in his pen-pal relationship with a local sixth-grade class

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NewsMay 5, 2010

Tax Provision May Burden Small Carriers With Extra Paperwork; Congressman Steps In

Small businesses are not too pleased with a provision of President's Obama's health care reform bill, which requires businesses to submit a 1099 tax form to the IRS for purchases over $600

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NewsMay 5, 2010

YRC Taps Financially-Savvy Board Members Under Planned Transition

YRC Worldwide has elected five new members to its board of directors as part of a planned transition outlined in its debt-for-equity swap, which was completed Dec. 31, 2009

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NewsMay 5, 2010

FFE Narrows Loss in First Quarter

Frozen Food Express Industries incurred an after tax loss of $3.7 million, or 22 cents a share, during the first quarter of 2010, compared to a net loss of $6.1 million, or 36 cents a share in the 2009 quarter

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NewsMay 5, 2010

Talbert Honors Hale Trailer As Top Dealer

Talbert Manufacturing, which provides heavy haul trailers and specialized transportation equipment, has recognized Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel as its top dealer in overall sales performance, and parts and service support

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NewsMay 5, 2010

NPTC Announces New Board Members

The National Private Truck Council has elected its new board of directors, including Rick Foster, director of private fleet safety for Wal-Mart Transportation, who is the group's new chair

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NewsMay 4, 2010

Navistar Reaches Agreement With EPA Over SCR Issue

Navistar International has dropped its lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency after the EPA agreed to hold a public workshop or hearing to address Navistar's concerns regarding the agency's certification policies for selective catalytic reduction-equipped diesel trucks

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NewsMay 4, 2010

DOT Reviews Options for Limiting Greenhouse Gases

The Transportation Department has added its voice to the ongoing debate over how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, offering an analysis of a half-dozen strategies that are already under way or under consideration. Transportation is a major contributor to the greenhouse gases that most scientists say exacerbate global warming. Tailpipe emissions contribute almost 30 percent of greenhouse gase

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NewsMay 4, 2010

Black Rock APU Says Farewell

Black Rock Systems, a manufacturer of auxiliary power units based in Nevada, has ceased operations as of April 3

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NewsMay 4, 2010

Bendix Demonstrates Safety Technologies on Capitol Hill

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake held a demonstration event April 19 and 20 at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., to show legislators and governmental agencies how the company's offerings improve highway safety and emissions

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