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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 9, 2013

Full Closure of I-95 South for Bridge Work July 12-13

Weather permitting, on Friday night, July 12, and Saturday night July 13, starting at 9:30 p.m., the Virginia Department of Transportation will begin to close lanes on I-95 South.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffJuly 9, 2013

Green Fleet Conference Scheduled for October

The 2013 Green Fleet Conference & Expo in Phoenix Oct. 1-2 will for the second year feature a special track for trucking fleets, covering topics such as idle reduction, natural gas, propane, biodiesel, and case studies of fleets using alternative fuels.

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Driversby StaffJuly 8, 2013

Walcott Truckers Jamboree Kicks Off This Week

The 34th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree will be held July 11-13 at Iowa 80 Truckstop in Walcott, Iowa, with a Super Truck Beauty Contest, antique truck display, Iowa pork chops and two free concerts.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 8, 2013

Epes Carriers Merges Epes Transport System and Texas Star

Epes Carriers Inc., of Greensboro, N.C., announced the merger of its two asset-based trucking subsidiaries, Epes Transport System of Greensboro, and Texas Star Express of Rockwall, Texas.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 8, 2013

Elliptical Mobile Solutions Announces Spin-Off of Zero Shock Seating

Elliptical Mobile Solutions announced that its investors and board of directors have approved to spin-off a new company, Zero Shock Seating.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 8, 2013

For the Second Time, Jon “AZ” Atzenhofer is Named a TCA Highway Angel

Jon “AZ” Atzenhofer, a resident of Oklahoma City, Okla., has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association. This is the second time this professional truck driver has earned his Angel wings.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 8, 2013

Mitchell 1 Develops Online Test Site for Technician Skills Competitions

Mitchell 1 has developed an online test to be utilized during SuperTech skills competitions which are being administered by more and more state trucking associations. The new online test was initially created in support of Oregon’s 2013 SuperTech competition this month, and expands Mitchell 1's ability to support additional skills competitions being administered by other state trucking associations.

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Driversby StaffJuly 8, 2013

FMCSA Grants 30-Minute Break Waiver to Livestock Haulers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Thursday is expected to publish its granting of a limited 90-day waiver from the 30-minute rest break provision of the federal hours-of-service (HOS) regulations for the transportation of livestock.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJuly 8, 2013

Orin Black, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck’s VP, Dealer Operations Set to Retire

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Inc. has announced that Orin Black, the company’s long-time vice president, Dealer Operations and chief administrative officer, is retiring, effective July 1.

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Aftermarketby StaffJuly 8, 2013

Eaton Debuts New Authorized Rebuilder Program

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton has launched a new Eaton Authorized Rebuilder program that will give three large independent aftermarket providers an opportunity to rebuild and sell a differentiated choice for Eaton’s popular lineup of heavy-duty transmissions.

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