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Drivers•by Staff•May 5, 2003

USFreightways' New Name is USF Corp.

USFreightways Corp.'s shareholders have approved a change in the name of the company to USF Corp. in a decision made at the annual meeting held in Chicago last week.

Drivers•by Staff•May 5, 2003

Ryder Selects ACS to Support 160,000 Vehicles

Ryder System Inc. has selected Affiliated Computer Services Inc. (ACS), a provider of business process and information technology outsourcing solutions, to support the Ryder Customer Response Center

Aftermarket•by Staff•May 5, 2003

Catalytica Signs Accord with Diesel Engine Manufacturers

Catalytica Energy Systems Inc. (CESI) has signed test agreements with two heavy-duty diesel engine OEMs to evaluate its diesel fuel processor technology designed to enable a 90% reduction in NOx emissions.

Aftermarket•by Staff•May 5, 2003

Freightliner Launches New Walk-in Van Chassis

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp., Gaffney, S.C., has introduced its MT-45 Straight Rail (SR) diesel chassis, a new version of the MT-45, a diesel chassis for the walk-in van industry.

Drivers•by Staff•May 5, 2003

CF Selling Off More Distribution Facilities on May 21

As part of the largest real estate sale in transportation history -- 220 total properties with an appraised value more than $400 million -- Consolidated Freightways announced it is selling a number of properties

Aftermarket•by Staff•May 2, 2003

Report Assails Rest Area Commercialization

Interchange businesses such as truckstops, restaurants, gas stations and hotels that depend on highway traffic could suffer a 50% loss in sales if a long-standing federal ban on rest area commercialization is lifted

Drivers•by Staff•May 2, 2003

TSA Issues Rule on Hazmat CDL Background Check

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation Friday issued an interim final rule

Drivers•by Staff•May 2, 2003

Frozen Food Express Reports Improved Results

Frozen Food Express Industries Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, has reported improved results for its first quarter, ended March 31, 2003, when compared to those of last year's first quarter.

Aftermarket•by Staff•May 1, 2003

These Online Truck Courses Are Custom Made for Small Fleets

International Truck and Engine Corp.-- in partnership with the National Private Truck Council (NPTC) and Idealease of North America -- is launching an online education and professional development program created specifically for fleet owners and managers

Aftermarket•by Staff•May 1, 2003

S&LPMC Eastern, Central Meetings This Month

Safety and human resources professionals are invited to attend the Safety and Loss Prevention Management Council's Eastern and Central regional meetings this month.

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