January 1, 2008
Cover Story
Star Transportation shines as fuel hauler
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Charles E Wilson
Thirteen years ago, the operation that became Star Transportation LLC consisted of just two petroleum transports. The rigs were used to support Lone Star...
Editorial
Tough year ahead for construction cargo haulers
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Charles E Wilson
Fleets that haul construction cargoes face a tough market in 2008. There is no way to sugarcoat that reality, and the year will be especially difficult...
Feature Articles
Schilli Corp launches piston tank subsidiary
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Big Changes are underway for the piston tank, a niche product used to transport and store highly viscous bulk cargoes. Changes include a new company name...
Holcim (US) launches new strategy to control trucking costs
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Fuel Hedges are being touted by one US cement processor as a way to gain greater control over fuel surcharges and improve transportation costing. It's...
Economic experts at Business and Market Planning Summit say the picture will improve in 08, but the big recovery won't come until 09
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
Imagine that you have been in the waiting room of your doctor's office for about a year. The receptionist calls you to the counter and explains that the...
Fighting rollovers
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
MeritorWABCO Vehicle Control Systems has introduced its new Roll Stability Support (RSS) trailer system, the RSSplus. Designed specifically for the North...
Construction Report
Ailing residential market impacts overall construction outlook
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
As the construction outlook continues to slide due to an ailing residential market, economists fear a broader turnaround may be delayed until 2009. After...
Modest recovery despite current situation
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Though there appears to be no let-up to the current housing downswing, economists participating in the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Fall...
ARTBA calls for investment to upgrade US network
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Nation's status quo highway program is no longer acceptable and needs to be reformed, refocused, restructured, and refinanced, according to Pete Ruane,...
FHWA awards grants for highway improvements
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced $1.59 million in grants for Innovative Highway Technologies. The agency awarded the grants to five...
Weakening homebuilding cuts into construction worker employment numbers
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Although job losses in construction appear subdued in comparison to the sharp declines in some of the other housing indicators, homebuilding has continued...
Global sales projected for moderate 2008 growth
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Construction equipment manufacturing industry expects overall United States and Canadian business to remain flat through the end of 2007 but rebound...
Industry News
Trucking association hails new rule on HOS
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The American Trucking Associations welcomes the interim final rule on drivers' hours of service issued December 11 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
A&R Logistics completes acquisition, merger
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
A&R has completed the acquisition and merger of Alliance Logistics Inc, a non-asset based third-party logistics provider, and MCB Services, a privately...
Trucking-related revenue hits $312 billion
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Revenue for truck transportation, couriers and messengers, and warehousing and storage totaled $312 billion in 2006, compared with $293 billion in 2005,...
CARB seeking input on diesel emissions
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is developing a regulation to reduce diesel particulate matter (PM) and other emissions from in-use heavy-duty...
InterBulk Group adds 200 bulk boxes
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
InterBulk Group plc is expanding its fleet with the acquisition of 200 new 30-foot bulk boxes from Container Leasing (UK) Ltd, designer and supplier of...
Trucking to stay dominant transport mode
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Trucking will increase its share of the nation's freight pool and continue to dominate domestic freight movement into the next decade, the American Trucking...
Global Tank Leasing adds FRAC containers
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Global Tank Leasing has added FRAC Tank containers to its fleet of liquid tank storage and transport systems. Single-axle mobile FRAC tanks are available...
Peterbilt ranks highest in medium-duty truck customer satisfaction, study finds | Chevrolet
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Peterbilt ranks highest in customer satisfaction among conventional cab medium-duty trucks, while Chevrolet ranks highest in medium-duty truck dealer...
US truck tonnage falls in October 2007
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has reported that United States truck tonnage decreased 0.3% in October 2007 after a modest 1.5% increase in...
Global Tank Leasing adds ISO tank containers
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Global Tank Leasing has added ISO tank containers to its line of liquid tank storage and transport systems. ISO tank containers are now available for...
Brenner expands Poly-Coat partnership
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Since 2006, Brenner Tank LLC has been working closely with Poly-Coat Systems Inc, enabling Brenner to offer FRP composite tanks to its customers. Brenner...
Ryder to consolidate SCS business ops
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Ryder System Inc plans to combine its United States and International Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) business operations to form a single, fully integrated...
Michelin Retread Technologies turns 10
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Ten years ago, Michelin Retread Technologies (MRT) began operation. Since its beginning in 1997, MRT has grown to include 45 franchisees, with 77 retread...
Schneider National chosen Most Innovative
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Schneider National Inc has been honored for its advanced IT (information technology) systems by being included on the IDG InfoWorld 100 list for 2007....
ArvinMeritor acquires Mascot Truck Parts
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
ArvinMeritor Inc has entered into an agreement to acquire Mascot Truck Parts Ltd, a remanufacturer of transmissions, drive axle carriers, steering gears,...
Mack Financial has new insurance agency
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Mack Financial Services announced the addition of its new insurance agency, VFS Insurance Services. The agency offers customers and dealers greater support...
Gamajet signs Canadian distributor
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Gamajet Cleaning Systems has signed John Brooks Co Ltd as its exclusive Canadian distributor. A leading full-service national supplier of fluid-handling...
Interactive workplace safety training from Instructional Technologies
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
A new suite of lessons for training on OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and Workplace Safety practices has been added to Instructional...
Phillips Industries opens distribution center
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Phillips Industries has opened a new distribution center in Cincinnati OH. The new site will allow Phillips to more effectively distribute its products...
Florida men plead guilty to CDL fabrication
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Two Florida men have pleaded guilty to manufacturing and distributing commercial driver licenses (some with hazardous materials endorsements) and identification...
Kenworth opens largest dealership yet
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Kenworth Sales Co-Salt Lake City's new $13 million, 122,000-square-foot flagship location represents a far cry from the small three-person, family-run...
Cadec, TMW team up to aid productivity
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Cadec Global has announced a partnership with TMW Systems Inc that will help joint clients track and improve trucking fleet and dispatch productivity....
PeopleNet forms partnership with ITI
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
PeopleNet has partnered with ITI (Instructional Technologies Inc) to bring groundbreaking driver training technology to PeopleNet customers via the PeopleNet...
Volvo to be part of environmental program
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Volvo Group will be participating as a cooperation partner in a joint environmental program between the United States and Swedish governments. This...
OPS, Larson enter distribution agreement
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Oil Purification Systems (OPS), developer and manufacturer of the OPS-1 on-board oil refining system, has announced a distribution agreement with Larson...
McLeod Software introduces new modules
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
McLeod Software used the occasion of its recent annual Users' Conference to unveil a variety of new management software programs, including the latest...
Schneider companies earn ISO certification
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Schneider National Inc and its subsidiary, Schneider Logistics, have once again received ISO 9001:2000 certification. Schneider National locations in...
Webb unit forms alliance with TMD
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Aftermarket Business Unit of Webb Wheel Products Inc has entered into a strategic alliance with TMD Friction to couple brake drums and friction linings...
People in the News
Suppliers
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Jim Pflum has joined Girard Equipment Inc, Linden NJ, as a sales engineer. He will handle sales and customer service in the Midwest and western United...
Associations
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Bruce F Larson, president of the Oscar W Larson Co of Clarkston MI, has been elected to serve as the 58th president of the Petroleum Equipment Institute....
Obituaries
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Rush Enterprises Inc reports that John D Rock, a member of the board of directors and chairman of the Nominating and Governance Committee, died Nov 16,...
Webb Wheel Products improves web site
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Webb Wheel Products Inc has updated and improved its web site at www.webbwheel.com. From the home page, visitors to the site can directly access Webb's...
Waytek publishes its newest catalog
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Waytek Inc, a distributor of electrical wiring supplies, announces its newest catalog 220A. Many new products are introduced in this catalog, including:...
Alternative fuels compatibility guide created
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Petroleum Equipment Institute has established a new Alternative Fuels Equipment Compatibility Guide on the web site at www.pei.org/altfuels. This...
Equipment News
Pumps meet challenges of ULSD transport
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Blackmer's TXD Series sliding vane pumps have been designed to meet the challenges associated with the transport of ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD). The...
Electronic torque wrenches supply accuracy
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
A line of electronic torque wrenches for measuring torque values on fastening applications is provided by Wright Tool. The Computorq III E-Wrench digitally...
Mack's power system uses batteries to bring need for truck idling to a halt
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Truck operators no longer need to idle their truck engine to run their televisions and microwaves, or to heat and air-condition their sleepers, thanks...
Exide RoadForce bolstered with more power
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Exide Technologies has launched the Exide RoadForce AGM-200, a lead-acid battery for heavy-duty and commercial starting applications. Designed with original...
Nitrogen inflators meet fleet needs
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 AM
D Marsh Co Inc introduces a line of five NIflate99 nitrogen inflators to meet needs of truck fleet maintenance facilities. For example, the NIflate99 WS Model, a heavy-duty wall- mounted inflator, is designed to set the beads on truck, bus, and equipment tires. ...
Volvo VNL trucks can now get Aero Clad
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Hendrickson Bumper and Trim introduces an Aero Clad bumper fitted for Volvo VNL trucks the latest addition to the stainless steel clad aluminum line....
Cenelectrex verifies static dissipation path
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The simple bonding lines provided on most special-purpose trucks, mobile service vehicles, or trailer-mounted equipment can easily fail if not used properly...
Voyager can give visibility to blind spots
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
ASA Electronics offers the next generation of Voyager side vision cameras to the commercial vehicle and heavy-duty industries. These compact, aerodynamic...
Trans-Tech, W B Hill offer tank trailer
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Trans-Tech Industries Inc of Brewer ME has teamed up with W B Hill Inc of East Longmeadow MA to offer a low center-of-gravity highway trailer to increase...
Waytek adds limiter fuses to its line
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The ANN and ANL limiter fuses are Waytek's newest additions to its line of electrical wiring products. ANN and ANL limiter fuses are DC-rated and are...
VersaFuel hose can handle variety of fuels
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Goodyear Engineered Products has introduced its most versatile transfer hose to handle many fuel types. Flexwing VersaFuel transfer hose meets the needs...
VHD 430: A hard-working, comfortable-sleeping truck
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Volvo Trucks North America's new VHD 430 is designed for customers who want the VHD's ability to operate in demanding conditions with large or heavy loads,...
No-Idle Air-Conditioning comes to America
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Behr America is working with a major United States truck manufacturer to launch its No-Idle Air-Conditioning (NIA/C) system in North America in 2007....
International names Goodyear tire supplier
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co's commercial tires are now available for specification on all International Truck & Engines vehicles. Goodyear said it has...
Flare ignition system new from John Zink
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
John Zink Co has introduced its WindPROOF InstaFire, a flare ignition system engineered with a rapid response capability and three levels of detection...
Product Showcase: suspensions
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Primaax provided on International trucks Hendrickson Truck Systems Group is offering Primaax heavy-duty air-ride rear suspension on International trucks....
New Literature
Trailer suspension literature goes digital
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Hendrickson Trailer Sales, Parts and Service Literature Library went digital with the release of a CD featuring product information. The CD, L996,...
Sterling Truck Corp updates its web site
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Sterling Truck Corp has launched its revamped web site at www.SterlingTrucks.com. The site includes updated information on all models, including the Set-Forward...
TruckMate 8.0 has 4,000-plus improvements
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
TMW Systems Inc has released TruckMate 8.0, an enterprise software system for trucking fleets and logistics providers. TruckMate is a package of operations,...
Cadec PowerVue is fleet management system
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
New from Cadec Global is its PowerVue, said to be the trucking industry's first Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)-based, hosted fleet management system....
Web site showcases Delo brand products
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Chevron Products Co offers www.DeloPerformance.com, a new web site for its Delo brand of advanced-technology engine oils, lubricants, and coolants. Specifically...
Cole Hersee has heavy-duty line covered
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Cole Hersee Co introduces its new Heavy Duty Catalog, D-400, detailing the company's line of heavy-duty products. Within the past year, Cole Hersee has...
Idle Talk guide adds Canadian information
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Cummins is offering a new version of the eight-page guide, Idle Talk: How the New Regulations Affect You, that includes information for various Canadian...
Luber-finer debuts Oil Analysis Program
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Luber-finer, a division of Champion Laboratories Inc, has added a web page that focuses on its recently debuted Oil Analysis Program. Found at www.luberfiner.com/products/labanalysis,...
Rent a truck online via NationaLease
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
NationaLease has a new web site that enables businesses to rent trucks through the company's network of members. The company provides a full range of...
LoadMaster Version 8.1 has enhancements
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM
McLeod Software announced the newest version of its enterprise transportation management system. New features of LoadMaster Version 8.1 will improve a...
