Continental names Mercer western sales manager preview image Supply Chain Continental names Mercer western sales manager September 4, 2019 Gary P. Mercer ALLENTOWN, Penn. – Tiremaker Continental has named Gary P. Mercer western sales manager to oversee the company’s aftermarket program for the traditional warehouse distributor network. Mercer…
Volvo improves quality with 3D printing technology preview image Transportation Volvo improves quality with 3D printing technology September 4, 2019 Volvo Trucks used 3D printing technology to develop a one-piece diffuser used in the paint atomizer cleaning process, saving the company more than $1,000 per part. DUBLIN, Va. —…
Navistar subsidiary Fleetrite Parts opens more stores preview image Supply Chain Navistar subsidiary Fleetrite Parts opens more stores September 4, 2019 BOULDER, Col. –Fleetrite Parts has marked its 50th anniversary by announcing the opening of six new retail locations – five in North America and one in Latin America. Fleetrite…
Lisa Kelly: From tomboy to celebrity trucker preview image Transportation Lisa Kelly: From tomboy to celebrity trucker September 4, 2019 Lisa Kelly at the Great American Truck Show in Dallas, Texas, in August. (Photo: Abdul Latheef) DALLAS, Texas – In an episode of Ice Road Truckers, Lisa Kelly jumps…
Supply Chain EnTrans expands presence in Canada September 3, 2019 OAKVILLE, Ont. – U.S. tank trailer maker EnTrans International has signed a new distributor, Transcourt Inc. of Oakville, Ont., for its Heil Trailer and Polar Tank Trailer brands, expanding its…
East names Kenney director of national fleet sales preview image Supply Chain East names Kenney director of national fleet sales September 3, 2019 Douglas Kenney RANDOLPH, Ohio – Aluminum trailermaker East Manufacturing has promoted Douglas Kenney to director of national fleet Sales. In his new position, Kenney will continue to be responsible…
‘Best Fleets to Drive For’ contest is underway preview image Transportation ‘Best Fleets to Drive For’ contest is underway September 3, 2019 ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Nominations are now open for this year’s Best Fleets to Drive For survey and competition, organized by the Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge. Now in its…
Utility Trailer’s green initiatives pay off preview image Sustainability Utility Trailer’s green initiatives pay off August 27, 2019 CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. — Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. says its green initiatives have helped reduce overall waste and emissions. The manufacturer of refrigerated trailers, dry freight vans and…
Chevron debuts Delo Traveling Technology Lab preview image Technology Chevron debuts Delo Traveling Technology Lab August 22, 2019 The Delo Traveling Technology Lab. A visitor tries out the VR system. DALLAS, Texas – Lubricants giant Chevron Products Co. has marked the 20th anniversary of its popular…
ATA Truck Tonnage Index surges 6.6% in July preview image Transportation ATA Truck Tonnage Index surges 6.6% in July August 20, 2019 ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) for-hire Truck Tonnage Index jumped 6.6% in July after falling 1.2% in June, the organization said Tuesday. In…
Prepare for different Canadian and U.S. ELD rules preview image Prepare for different Canadian and U.S. ELD rules August 9, 2019 TORONTO, Ont. -- While Canada's pending ELD regulations are similar to those in the U.S., there will be some differences -- and not only as they relate to hours of service (HOS) rules. Fleets will want to prepare themselves.
Transportation Daimler bolsters customer experience August 8, 2019 Paul Romanaggi, chief customer experience officer at DTNA PORTLAND, Ore. –Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has announced the creation of a new customer experience organization, and named Paul Romanaggi…
Supply Chain Schneider Bulk launches electronic report form August 6, 2019 GREEN BAY, Wis. – Transportation and logistics provider Schneider has launched an electronic Driver Report Form (eDRF) in its bulk division to improve the driver and customer experience. “This…
Equipment NACV Show offers Dealership Incentive Program August 6, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. — The North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show) has launched a Dealership Incentive Program to encourage dealers to invite their fleet customers and prospects to…
Supply Chain AIT Worldwide Logistics acquires Unitrans August 6, 2019 ITASCA, Ill. – Supply chain solutions provider AIT Worldwide Logistics has announced the acquisition of Unitrans International Corp., a freight forwarder with expertise in specialized services. The acquisition is…
