Tag: Owner-Operators: Page 93

Business

ATA to appeal port truck ruling

A federal court ruled Los Angeles’ port can enforce its Clean Truck Program, which ports nationwide hope to use as a model.

August 27, 2010

Business

Carrier describes driver screening tool usage

The PSP report can help a carrier better identify an otherwise great driver’s problem areas and to focus initial training in particular areas.

August 27, 2010

Business

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.

August 27, 2010

Business

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.; Bruce Eucce, of Bruce Eucce Transportation, Ventura, Calif.; and Nicole Huffman, of A.R. Huffman, Inc., Dayton, Ohio, were named FedEx Ground Entrepreneurs of the Year […]

August 27, 2010

Business

Rand McNally launches next generation IntelliRoute

A software update for the IntelliRoute TND trucker-specific GPS navigation unit will be made available to current and new users Sept. 17. The unit’s new features include mileage data reporting, enhanced voice warning system, final mile address notification, Spanish and French languages functionality and full-route text preview. The mileage data reporting can be exported to […]

August 27, 2010

Business

Tridako APUs available

The new HC5128 and a smaller prototype are made for truckers with limited frame rail space. The larger unit is 28 inches wide and offers 24,000 Btus of air conditioning capacity, 30,000 Btus of cab heat, 6000 watts of 120-volt, 60-Hertz AC power, and 60 amps of 12-volt DC power. The smaller design, with a […]

August 27, 2010

Channel 19

Put your CD player in ‘Overdrive’ — hauler Joe Lee Smith reissues record

Sitting outside Overdrive sister mag CCJ‘s Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference in Dallas yesterday and typing away on a story, one of the presenters, with whom I’ve talked in years past, walked by and nodded my way with a quip I’ve heard near countless times over the years from folks who know who I work for. “Put it […]

August 26, 2010

Business

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 compatible with iPhone, Android and BlackBerry and enables drivers to keep a log, track mileage for tax purposes, record fuel and business expenses, and […]

August 26, 2010

Business

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 and online dealer and service locator. The Blackberry app provides the location of the nearest Michelin truck tire or service provider, as well as other […]

August 26, 2010

Business

FedEx Ground wins key case

A federal judge ruled the company’s owner-operators in Kansas are not employees.

August 25, 2010

Business

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 Inc. announced. Luber-finer has made filtration products for heavy-duty trucking, farming and construction since 1936. For details, go to www.luberfiner.com

August 24, 2010

Business

Navigation system

The 7750 Platinum Navigation System has a 7-in. screen, enhanced graphics for visibility in sunlight, junction view with 3D image lane assist, state mileage log and an hours-of-service log to track on-duty, off-duty and driving time. It has a quick-tabs function that offers quick viewing of distances to weigh stations, travel centers, rest areas and […]

August 24, 2010