DEF Prices Steady in March/April, Will Increase In May
The average U.S. diesel exhaust fluid pump price remained at $2.74 per gallon between March and April 2012, after declining by 1 cent between February and March, according to discoverDEF.com. However, a number of major DEF distributors plan to increase…
BTC Announces Percentage Pay Plan for Drivers
Builders Transportation Company, a Memphis, Tenn.-based flatbed carrier, announced a percentage-based pay program for company drivers.
Universal Lubricants Acquires Midstate Environmental Services
Universal Lubricants, a national manufacturer and distributor of automotive and industrial lubricants, has acquired Midstate Environmental Services of Robstown, Texas.
Return of RAI Amsterdam Truck Show Signals Optimism
Story and photos by Sven-Erik Lindstrand, Contributing Editor After a five-year absence, the Amsterdam Truck Show in Holland is back.
Pitt Ohio Enhances LTL Expedited Service
Pitt Ohio enhanced its less-than-truckload Fast Track solution and now offers national and international expedited services.
Bergstrom Partners With Italian Mobile AC Manufacturer
Bergstrom Inc. announced a partnership with SEA SRL, the Italy-based specialist designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty mobile air-conditioning systems.
Cooper Kenworth Adds Parts and Service Facility in Asheville, N.C.
Cooper Kenworth recently opened an expanded 31,000-square-foot parts and service operation along U.S. Interstate 40 in Asheville, N.C.
Trucker Attorney: CBP Agent Told Trucker to Make U-Turn in Mexico at Bridge
The El Paso attorney for the imprisoned Dallas trucker in Mexico says a Customs and Border Protection agent told the truck driver to cross into Mexico, make a u-turn, then return to the US side of the bridge.
Meritor Reports Higher Profit on Lower Sales
Meritor’s sales declined, but earnings rose 18% for its fiscal quarter ended March 31. Meritor reported revenue of $1.16 billion, although analysts had expected revenue of $1.19 billion on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 2.7% lower than the …
Mexico to Lower Weight Limits Following Driver Protests
Following two deadly truck crashes and national protests by Mexican truck drivers, the Mexican government is agreeing to tighten inspections and lower maximums allowed weights for double-trailer trucks,