March 2008
Editor's Note
My method for saving fuel and adding payload capacity
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM, David A Kolman
I have come up with my own simple solution to help all fleets cut unnecessary vehicle weight: Have drivers thin down...
Industry Watch: News
Highway Hero finalists defy danger
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The finalists for Goodyear's 25th annual North America Highway Hero Award have been announced...
Wal-Mart adopts GFSI safety standards
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. becomes first grocery chain to require suppliers to have their factories certified against Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards...
Aurora aims to reduce its carbon footprint
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Aurora Organic Dairy has announced a major initiative with the University of Michigan to measure and reduce its carbon footprint...
Beef taken off menu in largest recall so far
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
In the largest recall of beef in United States history, Chino CA-based Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing will voluntarily take back more than 143 million pounds of raw and frozen meat...
Hydrogen-powered forklift project
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Exxon Mobil is working to develop an on-vehicle hydrogen production system for fuel-cell powered lift trucks...
Court ruling teaches carriers a lesson
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Apex Capital reminds motor carrier clients to make certain their names appear on the bill of lading as the transporting carrier before hauling a load...
Nominate a driver for America's Road Team
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
American Trucking Associations is seeking nominations for professional truck drivers to serve on the 2009-2010 America's Road Team...
Industry Watch: Business
PFG winds up 2007 with positive results
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Performance Food Group Company (PFG) announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Dec. 29, 2007...
Winn-Dixie selling two dairies to SMI
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. plans to sell the two dairies it operates — one in Plant City FL and the second in Hammond LA — to Southeast Milk Inc. (SMI)...
PacLease adds four locations in Wisconsin
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Paccar Leasing Co (PacLease) continues to expand its franchise network in North America with the addition of four new PacLease locations in Wisconsin...
Fresh Del Monte has its best 4Q to date
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. announced strong financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 28, 2007...
Medifleet merges with Ace Expediters
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Medifleet, a division of Express Courier Systems Inc., is merging with Ace Expediters Inc. of Orlando FL...
Dean Foods endures most challenging year
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Dean Foods Company's net income from continuing operations for the 2007 fourth quarter totaled $32.6 million...
Sysco honors Randall five years in a row
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Randall Manufacturing was recently awarded Sysco Corporation's Overall 2007 Supplier of the Year Award for the Warehouse and Transportation divisions...
Performance Food Group to be acquired
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Performance Food Group Company signs merger agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of The Blackstone Group and Wellspring Capital Management...
Penn Traffic, C&S sign produce contract
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Penn Traffic Company has signed a produce procurement contract with C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc....
Industry Watch: Government
Cadec joins EPA SmartWay partnership
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Cadec Global has joined the Environmental Protection Agency's SmartWay Transport Partnership...
Senator urges transportation modernization
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has called for modernization of the US transportation system and improved safety standards...
Clean Power complies with CARB rules
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Kenworth Truck Co's Clean Power no-idle system is fully compliant with California Air Resources Board (CARB) idling regulations...
Large-truck fatality rate at an all-time low
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Three of the primary measures of large-truck safety fell to record lows in 2006, according to the United States Department of Transportation...
Feature Articles
Continual fine-tuning
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By David A Kolman
Englander Transport specializes in team driver deliveries from the Mid-Atlantic region to the West Coast, as well as single driver deliveries to points all along the East Coast...
Full-service truck leasing can be a way to alleviate some fleet operation tasks and challenges
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Full-Service truck leasing a popular option for companies that don't want the headaches associated with ownership...
Onboard recorders
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By David A Kolman
More and more carriers, as part of their operating strategies, are using technology to help them drive down expenses...
Private fleets increasing consideration of dedicated contract hauling
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Creating or maintaining relationships with dedicated contract carriage (DCC) providers is a priority for many large private fleet operators...
Canadian carrier uses hybrid refrigeration systems to protect cargo in sub-zero temperatures
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Northwest Transport distributes food, retail and manufactured goods to Canada's most remote and isolated regions...
Prime installing onboard scales for time, cost savings
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Prime, North America's largest refrigerated carrier, is outfitting its entire fleet of Class 8 trucks with Right Weigh onboard load scales...
Foam insulation
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
Truck body and trailer manufacturers say the new regulation governing the use of ozone-depleting blowing agents will not radically alter their manufacturing processes or compromise product quality...
Lightweight steel pallets
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Worthington Steelpac distribution pallet is first lightweight, flame-resistant steel pallet designed to meet Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) capacity and compatibility standards...
Temperature guards
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
ShockWatch, a global leader in damage prevention products, has created companion labels, tear-away records, and easy-to-read insert cards for use with...
Technology & Maintenance Council Meeting
TMC annual meeting
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) held its annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition in Orlando, Florida...
Mixed results
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Lead-Off technical session of TMC's annual meeting was a panel discussion by several large fleets...
More technology
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has come out with regulations mandating emissions control systems of diesel engines used in highway vehicles...
Accident prevention
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
MeritorWabco Vehicle Control Systems introduces OnGuard, a radar-based adaptive cruise control system with active braking for commercial vehicles...
Hands-on
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM, David A Kolman
Having the opportunity to try out the OnGuard system, I found that it seamlessly integrates collision warning, adaptive cruise with active braking, and collision mitigation...
Reliable scanning
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
New From NEXIQ Technologies is its Pro-Link iQ, a hand-held scan tool for commercial vehicle repair, maintenance, and information...
Safely Green
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Eaton Corporation is stepping up educational efforts with fleets and the general public about safety design features incorporated into its hybrid electric power systems...
Coupling aid
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Dolly Guide is a specialized tool designed to facilitate faster and safer hookups of multiple trailers...
Warranty transactions
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
RapidWarranty.com is said to be the heavy duty trucking industry's first web-enabled warranty claims transaction processing service...
Tire monitoring
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
TireVigil InTow is a high-tech system that continuously monitors trailer tires...
Groeneveld automatic trailer lube system
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
CompAlube is Groeneveld's new automatic compact lubricating system, developed specifically for trailers...
Sterling alternatives
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Sterling Trucks introduced new safety options and made Detroit Diesel's new DD15 engine available in several heavy duty models...
More developments
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Cummins Inc. announced that two new ComfortGuard APU systems will be certified to meet the 2008 California Air Resources Board (CARB) idle reduction regulation...
Information Channels
Quest Global selects GlobalWave system
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Quest Global has selected TransCore's GlobalWave trailer tracking system and will install more than 250 Sense & Track units...
Alanco's StarTrak boldly goes forward
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Alanco Technologies Inc.'s StarTrak Systems subsidiary has added 16 new refrigerated trailer fleet customers...
Haldex updates Like Nu core ID chart
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems has updated its Like Nu Remanufactured Core Identification Chart...
McLeod integrates interface with Carrier411
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
McLeod Software has announced the integration of the PowerBroker Carrier Insurance Renewal interface with Carrier411...
Trucking industry hits hauling milestone
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The United States trucking industry in 2006 hauled more goods than ever before in a single year, the American Trucking Associations reported...
Cadec, CMV form safety rule partnership
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Cadec Global and CMV Safety Consulting Inc. announced a new partnership to keep Cadec customers abreast of safety regulations...
Keller introduces Client Information Center
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
J. J. Keller & Associates Inc. Client Information Center provides a link between fleet operators and Keller's Vehicle Outsource Services area by giving users access to real-time fleet data...
CPx installs SkyBitz asset tracking system
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Coastal Pacific Xpress Inc. (CPx) has selected the patented Global Locating System (GLS) asset tracking technology from SkyBitz...
TrukSafe America has tools for driver safety
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The United States Department of Transportation counted 4,732 fatal large-truck crashes nationwide in 2006...
Integrated Support Decision Corp acquired
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
TMW Systems Inc, based in Cleveland OH, has acquired Integrated Support Decision Corp (ISDC)...
PowerWarehouse enhances visibility
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Retalix is offering its PowerWarehouse 6.0.1, designed for route-based, multi-stop food distributors...
Product Innovations
DocuDent Kit a vital witness in an accident
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
DocuDent USA announces the debut of its revamped flagship product, the DocuDent Accident Documentation Kit...
Anthony will distribute ANTEO tail-lifts
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Anthony Liftgates Inc. teams up with ANTEO of Bologna, Italy, becomes the exclusive sales network for ANTEO products, accessories, and spare parts...
Log-ic temperature sensors are certified
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Intelligent Devices Inc. announce that the entire line of Log-ic ThermAssureRF devices have received EN12830, IP68, and COFRAC certifications from the French Institute Cemafroid...
Pallet trucks thrive in extreme situations
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Raymond Corporation offers a range of pallet trucks designed for extreme and corrosive environments...
Liner Bond fills voids more completely
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Convenience Products, manufacturer of Touch ‘n Seal insulating foam products, introduces new Liner Bond one-component cylinder adhesive...
Permalogic TC wins award at HDAW 2008
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Permalogic TC from Phillips Industries was voted a Top 5 Aftermarket Product at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week...
Delo extended life coolant is nitrite-free
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Chevron's Delo brand of engine oils, lubricants, and coolants introduces Delo Extended Life Coolant/Antifreeze-Nitrite Free (Delo ELC-NF)...
CentriSet low in weight, upkeep, and cost
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Motor Wheel Commercial Vehicle Systems Inc., a Precision Partners company, announces the launch of its new CentriSet Trailer Hub System...
Produce distributor picks Novazone
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Tanimura Distributing Inc (TDI) chose Novazone Inc's cold storage system to protect tomatoes stored at distribution facility in Irwindale CA...
Supplier Showcase
Fleet Management Systems
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
J. J. Keller & Associates Inc. has launched the beta test for its new online fleet management system, FleetMentor...
Industry Events
IARW-WFLO-IRTA convention set for April
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
2008 IARW-WFLO-IRTA Annual Convention & Expo is set for April 19-24, 2008, at the Marco Island Marriott Resort, Marco Island FL...
Changing Roles
FLEETS
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Decker Truck Line Inc. recently announced its Drivers of the Month for January 2008, and Dale Hartman received the award for the Reefer/Van division...
SUPPLIERS
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Ron Alvarez has joined Phillips Industries as national sales manager-OE service...
ASSOCIATIONS
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Members of the International Foodservice Distributors Association elected new officers and directors to the IFDA board of directors and re-elected several directors...
OBITUARIES
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Richard A. Simpson, an international cargo transportation leader and 23-year employee of Crowley Maritime Corporation, died January 27 after a long illness in Jacksonville FL...
Prime Inc. names 2007 Drivers of the Year
Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Prime Inc. has announced its 2007 Drivers of the Year...
