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Utility releases side skirt

A new advanced aerodynamic side skirt, the USS-120A, is now available from Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. The skirt is U.S. EPA SmartWay certified, and its usage can lead to at least 5 percent fuel savings. Galvanized high tensile steel braces allow the skirt to move both inward and outward. The product is available factory-installed on […]

August 18, 2011

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Wingfoot opens tire service center

Commercial tire dealer Wingfoot opened a new Truck Care Center in Baytown, Texas, the Goodyear subsidiary says. The facility is located along Interstate 10 at exit 789. It has three service bays, one each for tire service, light mechanical work and oil changes.

August 18, 2011

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Old Dominion to expand Indianapolis facility

Thomasville, N.C.-based Old Dominion Freight Line is expanding its regional Indianapolis hub from 223 doors to 325. The carrier plans to expand the existing facility at 3915 W. Morris St. by 84,000 square feet and hire 183 new employees by 2014.

August 17, 2011

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Gordon Trucking buys Buske Lines

Gordon Trucking Inc.  purchased Edwardsville, Ill.-based Buske Lines Inc. The acquisition includes Buske’s 150 power units and 375 refrigerated and dry-van trailers. A 35,000-square-foot shop in Pontoon Beach, Ill., also part of the purchase, will serve as a maintenance, truck driver and operations center for Gordon, based in Seattle.

August 17, 2011

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Ambest teams up with Michelin

Ambest is now featuring Michelin tires and products, as well as tire and emergency road service, at many of its service locations. Those 68 dealer locations are listed on the tire maker’s website.

August 17, 2011

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Baker Truck Corral opens shore power location in Oregon

Baker Truck Corral, off Interstate 84 near Baker City, Ore, has equipped 24 truck parking spaces with electrical service. The stop is the first of 50 that will be outfitted with plug-in and recharging stations provided by Shorepower Technologies in a U.S. Department of Energy grant program. The stations provide 120 VAC, 208 VAC or […]

August 16, 2011

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Truck and tire cleaning system

The Vehicle & Equipment Washers system provides a way for drivers to clean their trucks and tires and help control debris. The VEWI system is self-contained, and it recycles and filters water in the cleaning process. Systems can be customized to fulfill vehicle needs, the company says. The system is available through J&J Truck Equipment. […]

August 15, 2011

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Atlas awards scholarships

Three college students are recipients of Atlas World Group’s scholarship program. Ryan Wink, a senior at the University of Southern Indiana, received the Atlas World Group Chairman’s Scholarship, while Maria Smith, a junior at the University of Evansville, won the Atlas Van Lines President’s Scholarship, and Julie Costello, a student in the School of Pharmacy […]

August 15, 2011

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Double Coin relaunches website

A newly redesigned website is intended to be more user friendly, Double Coin Tires and China Manufacturers Alliance announced. The site includes a wider viewing area, new tire images and a resource center for downloadable information and reference. Viewers can now access more customer testimonials and browse product details. Double Coin tire dealerships and truck […]

August 11, 2011

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CVOC panel to highlight expert advice

A panel of industry executives will give advice on thriving with change at the Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference set for 9 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 25, preceding the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas. Robert Low, president and founder of Prime, Inc.; Don Orr, president and CEO of Central Freight; and Russell Stubbs, president of CEO […]

August 10, 2011

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IdleAir opens sites in Texas, Pa.

Shorepower provider IdleAir has opened locations in Shepherd, Texas, and Claysville, Pa. The Claysville, Pa., stop is at exit six off I-70, and the Texas stop is on Highway 59, north of Houston. IdleAir Premium service is $1.99 per hour plus tax for the first 10 hours, after which the price drops to $1.25 per […]

August 10, 2011

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Super Service ups new driver bonus

New owner operators and company drivers who sign on with Super Service are eligible for a $2,500 bonus, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based carrier announced.

August 9, 2011