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Aftermarketby StaffApril 29, 2010

Optronics Acquires Defunct Panelite Lighting Brand

Optronics International has acquired the Panelite Millenium Series lighting brand, patents and tooling, as well as the rights to Panelite's custom stainless steel truck accessories

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Driversby StaffApril 29, 2010

Canada Offers to Pay Michigan's Share For Detroit-Windsor Bridge; Partnership Bill Gets Closer to Publication

Canada has offered to cover Michigan's share of the costs to build the proposed new bridge linking Detroit and Windsor, up to $550 million

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Aftermarketby StaffApril 29, 2010

USDA: Trucks Provide Best Option For Agricultural Shippers

The best way to transport time-sensitive agricultural products is by truck, according to a new study by the U.S. Department of Agricultur

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Driversby StaffApril 29, 2010

Saia 1Q Results Point to Continued Difficulty

Although the market has been improving, Saia said conditions were still tough in the first quarter, posting a net loss of $3.2 million, or 21 cents a share, compared to a loss of $6.3 million, or 47 cents a share, in the first quarter of 2009

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Driversby StaffApril 29, 2010

ATA Calls Ferro's CSA 2010 Letter 'A Good Sign'

Anne Ferro, administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, has written a letter to the American Trucking Associations outlining the agency's plans to address some the group's concerns over the upcoming Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010

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Aftermarketby StaffApril 29, 2010

BTS Posts Largest Year-Over-Year Rise in Land Transportation Trade Ever

NAFTA trade using surface transportation saw an even greater gain in February of 24.1 percent, the largest year-over-year rise on recor

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 29, 2010

Averitt Express Goes Intermodal

Tennessee-based Averitt Express will now offer intermodal services through strategic relationships with railroads including Union Pacific and BNSF in the West, Norfolk Southern in the East and Midwest, CSX in the East and Midwest, and Florida East Coast in Georgia and Florida

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Aftermarketby StaffApril 29, 2010

International Dealers Compete in Customer Solutions Rodeo

Navistar International held its Customer Solutions Rodeo last week, an event that allows dealers to demonstrate their expertise and working knowledge of International trucks, as well as OnCommand, the company's newly branded suite of customer service offerings

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Driversby StaffApril 29, 2010

Senate Panel Takes on Truck Safety Issues

At a hearing yesterday the Senate Surface Transportation Subcommittee began its work on pending truck safety legislation by covering familiar territory - electronic onboard recorders, hours of service rules, the CSA 2010 reforms, truck size and weight limits, and driver pay

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Driversby StaffApril 28, 2010

Covenant Sees Improved Demand in First Quarter

Covenant Transportation Group narrowed its loss in the first quarter 2010, as demand improved and the economy strengthened

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