Earnings Watch: Schneider Profit Rises 5.2%
Trucking, intermodal and logistics services provider Schneider National Inc. on Tuesday reported its second quarter profit increased 5.2% from a year earlier while revenue improved 8.1%.
A shot in the arm for fixing CSA
The added weight of an objective party is welcome, especially knowing it gives Congress a clear vision of CSA problems. FMCSA has made relatively superficial changes – slowly – to CSA. It’s a shame it’s taken so many voices to repeat the call that change needs to be faster and more substantive.
Pioneers offers five-year warranty on tarping system
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Pioneer has extended the warranty on new models of its flagship Rack ‘n Pinion tarping system to five years, a new industry standard. The non-prorated warranty covers the entire system, except the tarp, making it the most…
Mack certifies 100th Uptime Center
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack Trucks announced today that it certified its 100th dealer location as a Mack Certified Uptime Center – an accreditation signifying the dealer has met stringent requirements to better improve service and help keep customers’ trucks up…
Fleet Engineers’ AeroFlap cleared of patent infringement
MUSKEGON, Mich. — Fleet Engineers announced today it has been cleared of patent infringement. According to court documents in the matter of Fleet Engineers v. Tarun Surti and Mudguard Technologies, Fleet Engineers alleged Mudguard committed tortious interference with business relationships, while…
Breadner Trailer named exclusive dealer for Stoughton refrigerated trailers
STOUGHTON, Wisc. — Breadner Trailer Sales has been designated the exclusive dealer of Stoughton brand refrigerated trailers in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec in Canada. Based in Breslau, Ont. BTS has been a successful Stoughton dry van dealer for…
Carrier Transicold, Thermo King to offer new EPA-approved refrigerant
ATHENS, Ga. and MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Carrier Transicold and Thermo King announced today that both will begin offering the new-generation refrigerant R-452A as an alternative for use in its truck and trailer refrigeration systems to help lower the greenhouse gas…
OTC introduces Hendrickson front and rear suspension bushing adapter kits
WARREN, Mich. – OTC has introduced new bushing adapter kits for Hendrickson front and rear suspensions in heavy duty applications. The OTC 4250 Front Suspension Bushing Adapter Kit and 4254 Rear Suspension Bushing Adapter Kit are now available for select…
XTL Transport donated truck, driver for Canada 911 ride
CHARLOTTEWOTN, P.E.I. — XTL Transport opened up its heart and one of its trailers this summer when it sponsored this year’s charity Canada 911 ride. The Canada 911 ride a charity event that was inspired by the September 11 attacks. Canada…
Montreal’s Fuel Transport rebrands, wins awards
MONTREAL, Que. — Fuel Transport has won four awards for its corporate rebranding, the company announced recently. According to Fuel Transport, at the Festival of Creativity in June, Fuel won four Lions (which represents the highest award in design in…