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NewsJune 29, 2009

U.S. Manufacturing Is In a Long-Distance Race, Says ArvinMeritor Chief

The story of global commerce in recent times has been about the relocation of production to places where labor costs the least, a trend that has been damaging to U.S. competitiveness. Service industries have grown while manufacturing has shrunk, a combination that limits the outlook for long-term U.S. prosperity. But it doesn't have to be that way, says Chip McClure, Chairman, CEO and President of ArvinMeritor

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NewsJune 29, 2009

CARB Launches Tools for Understanding Clean Air Standards

The California Air Resources Board has launched educational tools to help the trucking industry comply with the state's clean air regulation

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NewsJune 29, 2009

CSX Joins Initiative to Cut Emissions

CSX has plans to reduce carbon dioxide emissions of its train operations by 8 percent per revenue ton mile by 2011

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NewsJune 29, 2009

Flying J Locations to Offer ACS TripPak Scanning

Affiliated Computer Services will now offer its TripPak Truck Stop Scanning services at all participating Flying J locations

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NewsJune 26, 2009

ZF and ISE to Distribute Hybrid Systems in North America

Auto supplier ZF Friedrichshafen has signed on with ISE Corp., a producer of hybrid drives systems, to distribute a line of parallel-electric hybrid drive systems and parts in North America

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NewsJune 26, 2009

Industry Organizations Debut Private Fleet Assessment Tool

The National Private Truck Council, Optima Associates and Schneider National have created the Private Fleet Assessment Program, a Web-based management resource to help carriers weigh the costs and overall performance of their fleet

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NewsJune 25, 2009

Mack Finalizes Plant Consolidation

Starting in September, Mack Trucks will move production of its entire highway product line from its New River Valley, Va., plant to Macungie, Pa., where the company's construction and refuse trucks are built

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NewsJune 25, 2009

ArvinMeritor Sheds Light Vehicle Businesses

ArvinMeritor is selling its stake in two joint ventures in its light vehicle Chassis business, in an effort to concentrate on commercial vehicle businesses

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NewsJune 25, 2009

TCA Seeks Nominations for Best Employer Contest

The Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge are now taking nominations for the 2010 Best Fleets to Drive For contest, which recognizes top employers in the North American for-hire trucking industry

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NewsJune 24, 2009

Bexar County Taps New Kenworth Hybrids

Bexar County, Texas, added three new Kenworth T370 diesel-electric hybrids, which will be housed at county service centers

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