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Posted by Comments Off on TCA Launches Online Certificate Program
The Truckload Carriers Association’s latest Truckload Academy offering is an online certificate program for fleet and driver managers.
Posted by Comments Off on Carriers Need to get ‘Ducks in a Row’ on Hazmat for CSA 3.0
In the coming days, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will unveil version 3.0 of its Safety Measurement System under the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program, and the changes will mean increased scrutiny of hazmat compliance, even for companies not considered hazmat carriers.
Posted by Comments Off on ATA Summit: Plenty of Gas to go Around, but Few Users So Far
It was almost standing room only at the American Trucking Associations Natural Gas Summit. The long-term cost savings associated with using natural gas in heavy trucks is attracting a lot of attention.
Posted by Comments Off on 2013 Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show Set for Feb. 1-2
The 2013 Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show will be held Feb. 1-2 at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Ill.
Posted by Comments Off on Strike Slows Intermodal Traffic at LA-Area Ports
A strike by clerical workers at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has already diverted several container ships to other ports, and the National Retail Federation has asked President Obama to take action.
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 63 Office Clerical Unit has established pickets outside terminals at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Posted by Comments Off on Fontaine Reopens Modification Center in Springfield, Ohio
Fontaine Modification is reopening its truck modification center in Springfield, Ohio, to provide post-production modifications on Navistar on-highway and vocational trucks for dealers and fleets.
Posted by Comments Off on Smith Electric to Open Manufacturing Facility in Chicago
Smith Electric Vehicles announced that it will open an electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Chicago, after Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a voucher system created to accelerate the conversion from diesel to all-electric commercial vehicles.
Posted by Comments Off on Daimler Celebrates 100,000th Cascadia From Plant in Mexico
Daimler Trucks North America is celebrating the production anniversary of its plant in Saltillo, Mexico, with the 100,000th Freightliner Cascadia to roll off the floor.
Posted by Comments Off on Spence Appointed NationaLease VP-National Accounts
M. Jeffrey Spence has been named vice president of national accounts for NationaLease, a North American full-service truck leasing organization.
Posted by Comments Off on ‘Encapsulated Upper Coupler’ prevents internal corrosion danger, trucker-inventor claims
When badly corroded upper coupler assembly on a tank trailer cause a roll-over recently, Elvin Knollman began thinking of ways to prevent that insidious and almost invisible damage.
Posted by Comments Off on Reason Foundation Says Costs for Fuel Tax, Toll Collection are ‘Myths’
The Reason Foundation, an American libertarian research organization, released a study saying it costs more to collect fuel taxes than is generally believed, and that thanks to new electronic tolling systems, collecting tolls costs less than is thought.
Posted by Comments Off on September Surface Trade with Canada and Mexico Nearly Same as Last Year’s
Trade using surface transportation between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners, Canada and Mexico, was 0.1% lower in September 2012 than in September 2011.
Posted by Comments Off on Miami-Dade County Orders More Hybrid Refuse Trucks
Miami-Dade County in south Florida has placed a follow-on order for 29 Autocar E3 refuse trucks featuring Parker Hannifin’s fuel-saving RunWise hydraulic hybrid technology.
Posted by Comments Off on Petroleum Industry Files Suit Challenging Biodiesel Mandate
The American Petroleum Institute, which represents the petroleum industry, is suing the Environmental Protection Agency, challenging its mandate for the use of 1.28 billion gallons of biodiesel in 2013, a 28% increase from the 2012 requirement.
Posted by Comments Off on Pilot Flying J Offers Breakfast and Hot Soup Bars
Pilot Flying J is offering a new dining experience for its customers with dedicated breakfast and hot soup bars. The new breakfast bar features home-style choices such as biscuits and sausage gravy and southwest egg scramble.
Posted by Comments Off on DOT Shuts Down C&D Transportation
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration declared Illinois-based C&D Transportation Inc. an imminent hazard to public safety and ordered the interstate motor carrier to immediately shut down its operations, after numerous violations involving drivers without CDLs, drivers who couldn’t speak English, hours of service and other serious incidents.
Posted by Comments Off on Engine Problems Spell Aftermarket Opportunity
You don’t have to go far to find a fleet having trouble with engines, spelling opportunities for aftermarket parts and service.
In its 2012 U.S. Heavy-Duty Truck Engine and Transmission Study, J.D. Power and Associates found 46% of owners of one-model-year-old engines experienced some type of engine-related problem, up from 42% in 2011.
Posted by Comments Off on Investcorp Completes Sale of FleetPride
Aftermarket truck and trailer parts distributor FleetPride has been sold to U.S.-based TPG Capital, one of the largest private equity investment firms globally, for more than $1 billion.
Posted by Comments Off on Using a Safety Program to Get the Best Rates in a Hard Market
With a hard market on the way for the insurance industry, it’s more important now than ever to shore up your safety program (although developing a safety culture should always be a focus, no matter what the market conditions.)
Posted by Comments Off on Chicago Orders Electric-Powered Heavy Trash Trucks
The City of Chicago has ordered 20 heavy duty electric-powered trash trucks that will be the first in the nation, according to one of the companies that won the official bid.
Posted by Comments Off on Pennsylvania Officials Cracking Down on Overweight Trucks
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the commonwealth’s Department of Environmental Protection are intensifying efforts to stop trucks from bringing overweight loads to Pennsylvania landfills.
Posted by Comments Off on Diesel Prices Inch Back up Over $4
The price for a gallon of diesel once again rose above $4, with an average average 5.8-cent increase at the pump for a national average retail price of $4.03, according to the weekly fuel update from the Energy Information Administration.
Posted by Comments Off on Missouri Nears Official Completion of I-49
Missouri is about to officially get a new Interstate designation, I-49.
Posted by Comments Off on Emergency Plan Helped Keep AT&T Fleet Running Post-Sandy
When major storms and other natural disasters strike, many companies have to spring into action to restore service to their customers. AT&T is no different, and the company’s fleet was able to overcome a range of obstacles in the wake of super storm Sandy in the Northeast earlier this month.
Posted by Comments Off on Natural Gas Summit This Week
The American Trucking Associations’ sold-out Summit on Natural Gas in Trucking will be held this week, Nov. 28-30, featuring natural gas heavyweights such as T. Boone Pickens.
Posted by Comments Off on States looking at highway funding
Increasing fuel taxes may be a near-taboo topic on Capitol Hill, but as state legislators and governors look to 2013 budgets and highway funding, a number are considering raising state fuel taxes to pay for needed infrastructure work.
Posted by Comments Off on Schneider Launches Used Fleet Truck Sales
Schneider National recently expanded its tractor purchase offerings for owner-operators, fleets and wholesalers.
Posted by Comments Off on Sandy Affects October Truck Tonnage Figures
Superstorm Sandy helped drive tonnage figures down in October, resulting in the lowest level for the American Trucking Associations’ seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index since May 2011.
Posted by Comments Off on Truckers Urged to Prepare for New Traffic Patterns on Capital Beltway
The Virginia Department of Transportation is encouraging truckers driving through Northern Virginia to prepare for the major traffic changes on the Capital Beltway due to the opening of the 495 Express Lanes.
Posted by Comments Off on AASHTO Names Former FHWA Official Executive Director
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ Board of Directors voted to approve Frederick G. “Bud” Wright to be the seventh executive director to lead the nearly 100-year-old organization.
Posted by Comments Off on Frost & Sullivan Webinar to Discuss Global/Modular Platforms
Frost & Sullivan will host a complimentary webinar discussing how nearly one in three heavy-duty trucks will feature platform-based lineage by 2018.
Posted by Comments Off on Pine Bluff Truck and Trailer Celebrates 50 Years
Pine Bluff Truck and Trailer in Pine Bluff, Ark., marked its 50th anniversary with a customer appreciation banquet honoring customers and employees.
Posted by Comments Off on Kenworth of Buffalo Acquires Dealership in Boston Area
Kenworth of Buffalo has acquired a Kenworth dealership in the Boston area and changed the name of its expanded, five-dealer organization to the Kenworth Northeast Group.
Posted by Comments Off on Top 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Green Car Insurance
Drivers have a number of misconceptions about green car insurance.
For example, some drivers believe that green car insurance is only for drivers who own an electric or hybrid car.
Others believe that this type of car insurance will cost more without making a big impact on the environment.
By reviewing the top five things you didn’t know about green car insurance, you can learn more about what this type of insurance is and how it can benefit you.
1. It Supports Environmental Causes
Green car insurance companies have a significant impact on the environment through the organizations that they fund. The Green Car Insurance Company has carefully selected major organisations to support based on their initiatives and goals, and some of these organizations that receive regular funding from the Green Car Insurance Company are the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, RSPB and others.
2. It Funds Local Projects
Green car insurance companies also make an Eco-friendly difference at the local level. Many schools, community organizations and more have the desire to evoke change through various projects, but they also need funding. The Green Insurance Company’s Green Grants Scheme is available to provide funding for these projects.
3. It Helps You to Reduce Your Carbon Emissions
It is estimated that the average carbon emissions of the average United Kingdom resident is about 10 tonnes per year. After having your car insurance in place for one year with The Green Insurance Company, the company will offset one tonne of your carbon emissions. This is an Eco-friendly benefit that has a direct impact on you.
4. It Is Affordable
A portion of your car insurance premium will be used to fund these various Eco-friendly initiatives, so you may think that your premium from a green car insurance company would be inflated accordingly. However, The Green Insurance Company strives to make buying car insurance affordable, and rates are typically comparable to the rates other car insurance companies offer.
5. It Is a Convenient Way to Make a Difference
Many residents in the United Kingdom have slowly adopted green changes in their lifestyle. For example, you may recycle regularly, and you may have made improvements to your home to promote water conservation and energy savings. Making more significant changes in your life can be difficult and time-consuming. However, you will find that buying green car insurance is a convenient, easy and affordable way to make a difference.
By learning more about green car insurance, some of your misconceptions may be cleared. Many people who compare green car insurance against the traditional option do make the decision to be Eco-friendly. Simply take time to get a quote for cover today, and you will be well on your way to buying car insurance that makes a difference in the world.
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Posted by Comments Off on A phone call that can change lives
“Here we are, I’m 15 years old, my cousin is 14, we’re here at a truckstop, you know, being forced to work it, being forced to go truck to truck asking, you know, if the guys would like to have sex with us.”
Posted by Comments Off on CARB Posts Guidance for Electric Standby, Hybrid Electric Reefers
The California Air Resources Board has posted Regulatory Guidance for Electric Standby and Hybrid Electric Systems for Transport Refrigeration Units.
Posted by Comments Off on Transportation CFOs Most Concerned With Volatile Fuel Prices
The chief financial officers of middle-market companies surveyed by GE Capital are more positive about the current state of their industry and the economy than they were six months earlier, but many are concerned about fuel price volatility and changes in the hours of service rules.
Posted by Comments Off on Survey: Seven in 10 Truckers Using Mobile More Often for Business
Truckers are increasingly doing business via mobile devices, according to UShip.com’s third annual mobile usage survey. It also shows significant shifts in use of smartphone GPS navigation over traditional GPS units and a greater appetite for social media and apps via mobile.
Posted by Comments Off on UPS Raising Rates for 2013
UPS published new rates for 2013, including an average net increase of 4.9% on UPS Ground services.
Posted by Comments Off on Registration Now Open for 15 University of the Aftermarket Online Courses
The University of the Aftermarket is now registering aftermarket industry professionals for 15 online courses that will begin Jan. 14, 2013.