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Fleet Management•by Staff•May 2, 2013

Yokohama Tire to Build Commercial Tire Plant in Mississippi

Yokohama Tire Corp. signed an agreement to build a commercial truck tire plant in West Point, Miss. The facility, which is expected to produce one million tires starting in 2015, will have an initial capital investment of $300 million and potential plant expansions could reach up to four times the original employment and investment levels.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•May 2, 2013

Clean Energy Launches New Facilities Modification Services Business Unit

To meet the growing demand for maintenance facilities which service new and expanding natural gas fleets, Clean Energy Fuels Corp., announced the creation of a Facilities Modification Services business unit which will offer a range of solutions ranging from basic consulting and design, to turn-key modification projects.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•May 2, 2013

Paccar Parts Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Paccar Parts celebrates its 40th anniversary on May 1, marking four decades in commercial vehicle parts and service.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•May 1, 2013

Truckworx Kenworth Named 2012 Parts and Service Dealer of the Year

Truckworx Kenworth was named Kenworth’s 2012 Parts and Service Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada during the annual Kenworth Dealer Meeting held recently in Columbus, Miss.

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Fleet Management•by Oliver Patton•May 1, 2013

New Mexican Applicant Would Increase Size of Cross-Border Program

A Mexican carrier, Servicio de Transporte International y Local SA de CV, is applying to be the 11th fleet to join the cross-border program. If it is granted authority it would be the largest operation in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s pilot program.

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Fleet Management•by Tom Berg•May 1, 2013

Private Carriers Honor Fleet Executives, Companies for Excellence

National Private Truck Council has honored five individuals and companies for excellence in fleet management and operations with its annual Leadership Awards. The annual awards were sponsored by Heavy Duty Trucking magazine and presented during NPTC’s annual conference and exhibition, which concluded yesterday in Cincinnati.

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Drivers•by Tom Berg•May 1, 2013

Hours of Service Reg Likely to Take Effect As-Is, NPTC Legal Counsel Says

Revised hours-of-service rules being contested by trucking and outside parties will probably be adopted as presented by federal authorities, the National Private Trucking Council’s staff lawyer, Rick Schweitzer, told attendees at the group’s annual meeting this week in Cincinnati.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•May 1, 2013

NTTC Launches Professional Tank Truck Driver Recognition Program

This program recognizes professional tank truck drivers and independent contractors who serve the industry with the most reliable and safe transportation of liquid and dry bulk commodities.

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Aftermarket•by Staff•May 1, 2013

PacLease Names Rush Truck Leasing – Houston and PacLease Edmonton Kenworth as Top Performing Franchises

Paccar Leasing Company recently presented top franchise awards to Rush Truck Leasing of Houston and PacLease Edmonton Kenworth

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Aftermarket•by Staff•May 1, 2013

Ridge Corporation Acquires Freight Wing Inc.

Sean Graham, founder and president of Freight Wing, Inc., and his team of 9, join Ridge’s 88 person management and manufacturing team

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