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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•February 5, 2013

Accident Specialist Casts Doubt on Reliability of Police Reports

Police accident reports are not reliable enough to determine who’s at fault in truck crashes for the CSA safety enforcement system, according to an accident reconstruction specialist during a CSA advisory panel meeting Tuesday. Washington Editor Oliver B. Patton reports.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•February 5, 2013

Eberhart Capital Acquires Poling Express

Continuing its strategy of acquiring trucking companies with distinguished reputations, strong customer bases, and long-term growth opportunities, Eberhart Capital LLC has agreed to acquire Poling Transportation Inc. (now Poling Express LLC) in a stock and cash transaction.

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Aftermarket•by Staff•February 5, 2013

Betts Company Announces New Name, Logo

After the completion of a strategic branding initiative, Betts Co., formerly Betts Spring Co., announced its new name.

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Aftermarket•by Staff•February 5, 2013

Polar Acquire Beall Parts and Service

Polar Corp. announced that it has acquired the assets of Beall Transport Equipment Co., the aftermarket parts and service division of Beall Corp.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•February 5, 2013

Utah Lawmakers Move Ahead to Increase Speed Limits

Last week Utah state legislators to steps to expand the areas where 80-mph speed limit zones will be allowed in the future.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•February 5, 2013

Old Dominion Opens New Service Centers

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. opened its Santa Maria Service Center in California to accommodate increased freight along U.S. Route 101.

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Aftermarket•by Staff•February 5, 2013

Allstate Peterbilt Opens New Location

Allstate Peterbilt has recently opened a new location in of Dickinson N.D. The newly constructed Peterbilt truck dealership features six service bays, a 2,000 square-foot parts display area and many driver amenities, including showers, washers/dryers and a driver lounge.

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Aftermarket•by Staff•February 5, 2013

Fleet Sentiment Report Showing Positive Signs for CV Purchases

The sixty-four responses received by CK Commercial Vehicle Research to their Q1 2013 Fleet Sentiment Report inquiry show positive signs for medium and heavy commercial truck and trailer purchases.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•February 4, 2013

Diesel, gasoline prices jump

Both diesel and gasoline prices saw a significant increase this past week. Diesel prices jumped an average of 9.5 cents per gallon across the nation to settle at $4.02.

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Aftermarket•by Staff•February 4, 2013

HDA Truck Pride Adds Fleet Friction

HDA Truck Pride is continuing to grow by adding Fleet Friction. Fleet Friction is located in San Diego, Calif. Their management team includes: Owners Mike Buscher and Richard Harrigan and General Manager Craig Dawson.

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