Study: Problems with newer engines
J.D. Power study finds that 51 percent of owners of 1-year-old heavy-duty truck engines in 2010 report experiencing a problem.09.02.10
| Year-to-date, tonnage is up 6.7 percent compared with the same period in 2009.
09.02.10
| Unit sales were up year-over year and are running 43 percent above 2009 year-to-date, according to ACT Research. 
09.01.10
| Two men charged as accessories in the murder of trucker Jason Rivenburg were sentenced to 30 days in jail. 08.31.10
| Trade with Canada and Mexico in June remained 5.8 percent below the June 2008 level. Industry Briefs
Scan service added at six stops
Six independent truck stops and travel centers are now offering Transflo Express scanning for truckers, Tampa, Fla.-based Pegasus Trans Tech announced. TRANSFLO Express is now available at more than 750 truck stops ...
Joplin 44 Petro expands services
Taco Bell and Pizza Hut Express opened at the Joplin 44 Petro near Interstate 44 off of Exit 4 in Joplin, Mo., as part of an expansion. The truck stop is ...
Greatwide revising health plan for owner-operators
Greatwide will introduce an indemnity health care plan option for its 3,000 owner-operators, effective Dec. 1, said Rob Newell, vice president of capacity management.
It will replace the optional PPO (preferred ...
Peterbilt ramps up training for new 12.9-liter MX
Production of Paccar’s new 12.9-liter MX engine has begun at the new plant in Columbus, Miss.
CargoNet expands trucking service
CargoNet is expanding its reach into trucking and is offering its data-sharing system of cargo theft information packages to owner-operators.
Right Weigh unveils digital load scale
The unit has two advantages when compared with the company’s mechanical designs.
FedEx truckers honored as Entrepreneurs of the Year
FedEx Ground has announced one of its highest honors for three entrepreneurs whose businesses provide package delivery services for the company. Steve Crawford, of Steve Crawford Trucking, St. Louis, Mo.; ...
uDrove update launched
An updated version, 2.2.1, of the uDrove mobile transportation solution is available for the iPhone at the App Store. The new version provides enhanced features and support for iOS4.
uDrove is ...
Tire service app available
A mobile dealer-locator application for Blackberry smart phones is available from Michelin Americas Truck Tires, the company announced Aug. 26. The service joins the tire maker’s OnCall emergency road service ...
Champion to rebrand filters, coolants
Starting in October, Luber-finer filters and other products will have a new logo, tagline and packaging at truck stops and all other locations where the products are sold, Champion Laboratories ...
Transport America wins top award
Transport Corp. of America has been named Limited Brands' 2009 Mid-Sized Carrier of the Year.
FedEx Ground honors entrepreneurs
Owner-operators were recognized for their business development, customer service, safety record and community support.
General tires renamed Grabber
The General Truck tires will be renamed Grabber and expanded as individual products are launched, Continental Tires the America announced Aug. 16.
Heavy Duty America and Truck Pride Partners merge
Aftermarket products marketers and distributors Heavy Duty America and Truck Pride Partners have merged and will be known initially as HDA Truck Pride. The merger will become effective Sept. 1, ...
Averitt receives St. Jude award
Averitt Express recently was recognized as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's Employee Giving Partner of the Year.
Donaldson plant wins Daimler honor
Donaldson Co. has won the 2009 Master of Quality Award from Daimler Trucks North America for work done at the filtration system maker’s facility in Baldwin, Wis.
This is the second ...
PrePass opens in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
A new PrePass site has opened in Martin County, Fla., on the northbound side of Interstate 95 near Port St. Lucie. PrePass is an automated vehicle identification system that allows ...
Idling regulations listed
American Transportation Research Institute has added three new idling rules to its list of state and local regulations.
Freightliner delivery to be celebrated
U.S. Xpress Enterprises will receive its 50,000th Freightliner, a Cascadia equipped with a Detroit Diesel DD15, in an Aug. 5 ceremony, the truck maker announced.
The tractor with a 72-in. raised ...
CAT Scales to be installed
CAT Scales soon will replace J-Scales at all Flying J travel plazas as part of the Pilot Flying J merger, said Delia Moon Meier, CAT Scale senior vice president.
The scales ...
Safe driver wins Harley Davidson
Company driver Carroll Connor has won a 2010 Harley Davidson Dyna Super Glide in the Evans Delivery safest driver drawing, the Schuylkill Haven, Pa.-based carrier said.
Connor has been a commercial ...
Fikes helps with Haiti relief
Fikes Truck Line, based in Hope, Ark., is transporting lumber intended for Haiti’s relief effort free of charge, the carrier said.
Owner-operators Harold Horn and Jimmy King kicked off the effort ...
SelecTrucks offer incentives, extended warranties
SelecTrucks is offering a $50 gift card for test driving eligible trucks equipped with Fuller UltraShift or AutoShift 10-speed automated transmissions and is giving an extended warranty on elibible trucks.
Regional steer tires approved in SmartWay program
All Continental regional steer tires have been certified as a SmartWay partner by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Fort Mill, S.C.-based tire maker announced.
The HSR2, HSR1 and HSR tires ...
Con-way offers 2-level trailers
Con-way Truckload has introduced DoubleStack, which provides two adjustable trailer-length levels.
Henry Good wins top Trucker Buddy International award
Henry R. Good was presented with the 2010 Gary King Memorial Award, sponsored Trucker Buddy International, at the recent Walcott Jamboree.
Kenworth opens Pa. dealership
Kenworth opened a new full-service dealership in Shartlesville, Pa., the truck maker announced.
Peterbilt dealership opens near Chicago O’Hare Airport
A Peterbilt dealership opened in Bensenville, Ill, the truck maker announced.
First prizes awarded in Iowa 80 sweepstakes
The first 50 of 100 prizes for truckers have been awarded in a six-month sweepstakes, Iowa80.com said of the contest celebrating the online store’s 10th anniversary. Drivers can register online ...
TA, Petro offering training on new safety standards
Manuals, training days and an inspection services regarding safety and inspections standards in so-called CSA 2010 are being offered at its travel stops and Petro:Lube locations, TravelCenters of America announced.
All ...
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