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NewsNovember 19, 2009

ATRI Finds Fuel, Emissions Savings on Longer Routes

The American Transportation Research Institute has found that a truck can use less fuel and emit fewer emission traveling a slightly longer route with higher average speeds, compared to traveling on a route with lower speeds, numerous speed limit change

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NewsNovember 19, 2009

Spartan Acquires Utilimaster in $45 Million Deal

Spartan Motors has acquired Utilimaster Corporation from John Hancock Life Insurance Company, a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, in a $45 million dea

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NewsNovember 19, 2009

NationaLease Announces 2009 Rising Star Award Winners

NationaLease, Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., announced the 2009 recipients of its Rising Star Awards at its annual meeting held recently in Naples, Fla

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NewsNovember 19, 2009

YRC to Shutter Richfield Breakbulk Terminal

YRC Worldwide has plans to close its breakbulk terminal in Richfield, Ohio, in another effort to secure its financial strength, according to published report

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NewsNovember 19, 2009

TCA Introduces Division For Open Haul Equipment Carriers

The Truckload Carriers Association plans to introduce an "Open Deck" division, a subgroup that would facilitate discussions between member carriers who operate open haul equipment and their peer

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NewsNovember 19, 2009

Adams and Son Trucking Changes Name Under Rebranding Effort

Sidney, Neb.-based Adams and Son Trucking, a contract carrier specializing in flatbed and van hauling, has changed its name to Adams Industries, Inc., as part of a rebranding effort

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NewsNovember 19, 2009

TCA to Host Webcast on Navigating Shipper Contracts

The Truckload Carriers Association is holding an upcoming webcast covering shipper contract demands that cause problems for carriers and broker

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NewsNovember 19, 2009

Rypos Ramps Up Education on CARB Regulation

Massachusetts-based Rypos, which provides diesel exhaust filtration products, has been educating the industry on the California Air Resources Board's regulation for transport refrigeration units (TRUs), as the compliance deadline approaches Dec. 31

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NewsNovember 19, 2009

California to Set the Stage For Changes in National Transportation Network

Between the California Air Resources Board's emissions rules and the Port of Los Angeles' efforts to regulate trucking and clean the air, the state of California stands to lead the country in critical issues related to trucking

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NewsNovember 18, 2009

Senators Seek 6-Month Extension of Highway Program

A group of senators have come together in support of a six-month extension of the current highway program, in preparation for passage of a new, multi-year program. Right now the highway program is operating under a short-term extensio

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