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Drivers•by Staff•November 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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Aftermarket•by Staff•November 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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Drivers•by Staff•November 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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Aftermarket•by Staff•November 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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Aftermarket•by Staff•November 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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Aftermarket•by Staff•November 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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Drivers•by Staff•November 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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Aftermarket•by Staff•November 18, 2009

More Fleet Hybrids Will Be on the Road By 2015

The use of hybrid electric vehicles is expected to catch on with fleets over the next five years, with sales increasing from 300,000 units in 2009 to more than 830,000 in 201

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Aftermarket•by Staff•November 18, 2009

Wallwork Kenworth Expands Dealer Network

Wallwork Kenworth, headquartered in Fargo, N.D., has added new facilities in Williston, N.D., and Fergus Falls, Minn

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Fleet Management•by Staff•November 18, 2009

Freight Recovery Most Likely Headed For Elongated 'U' in 2010

During an interactive session at the 2009 Intermodal Expo and TransComp in Anaheim, Calif., this week, 44 percent of the audience said they expect the economic recovery to play out in a "U" shape, or a slow upturn. Meanwhile, 26 percent anticipate a "W" shape, or a double dip in economic activity. For the most part, panelists agreed with the audience and expect an elongated "U,"

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