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Aftermarketby StaffMay 18, 2012

Freightliner Presents Ride of Pride Trucks to Schneider and Cargo Transporters

Freightliner Trucks marked its 10th year of participation in the Rolling Thunder Ride of Pride program by presenting Schneider National and Cargo Transporters with new Freightliner Cascadia Ride of Pride trucks

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 18, 2012

Spot Freight Index Sets Record in April

In April, the TransCore DAT North American Freight Index achieved the highest volume in a single month since the Index was established in 1996. On a year-over-year basis, volume increased 17% and rose 3.5% compared to March volume

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Driversby StaffMay 18, 2012

Three more Mexican carriers in line for cross-border service

Three additional Mexican carriers have cleared a pre-authorization safety audit for long-distance service across the border and are waiting for authority to join the three carriers already operating

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Driversby StaffMay 17, 2012

NATO Event Likely to Cause Traffic Delays in Chicago This Weekend

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is hosting its 25th summit in Chicago this weekend, which will mean road closures and parking restrictions downtown as well as traffic delays and temporary road closures on major streets and Interstate highways

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Aftermarketby StaffMay 17, 2012

Berard Transportation, Emmert International Win SC&RA Hauling Awards

The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association awarded the Hauling Job of the Year Awards to Berard Transportation, Loreauville, La., for a moving job and Emmert International, Clackamas, Ore., for both the Hauling over 160,000 Pounds category and the Hauling under 160,000 Pounds category.

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Aftermarketby StaffMay 17, 2012

Remy Signs Supply Agreement with Quantum

Remy International has agreed to supply its HVH250 motors to Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide

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Driversby StaffMay 17, 2012

Shell CEO Expects Natural Gas Prices to Rise

Shell's chief executive told The Financial Times the company expects natural gas prices in the U.S., which are currently at 10-year lows, to double by 2015. In an interview, chief executive Peter Voser said Shell is using a price of $4 to $6 per million Btu for 2014-2015, up from the current $2.55

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 17, 2012

Raw Materials, Volatile Demand Hurt Supplier Outlook

The cost of raw materials, weak sales and increasing international competition are among the major concerns of heavy-duty suppliers, according to a quarterly "Supplier Barometer" survey conducted by the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association

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Driversby StaffMay 17, 2012

Freightliner, Westport Schedule Cross-Country Trips to Prove Viability of CNG

Freightliner Trucks and Westport Innovations have scheduled cross-country trips in compressed natural gas-powered trucks to prove the availability of the fuel out on the road.

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Aftermarketby StaffMay 16, 2012

NPTC Honors Driver for Humanitarian Efforts

The National Private Truck Council awarded Kevin Weaver, a driver with the Upstate Niagara Cooperative who operates out of Buffalo, N.Y., with its Humanitarian Award during the group's Annual Education Management Conference and Exhibition recently in Cincinnati

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