EPA Certifies Daimler’s Vehicle Lineup as GHG14 Compliant
The Environmental Protection Agency has certified Daimler Trucks North America’s complete portfolio of model year 2013 on-highway, vocational and medium-duty vehicles as fully compliant with the new greenhouse gas 2014 regulations.
NFI Promotes Barron to Executive Vice President
NFI appointed Rob Barron to executive vice president from senior vice president and general counsel.
Universal Truckload Services 4Q Profit up Nearly 12%
Universal Truckload Services, Warren, Mich., saw its fourth-quarter 2011 revenues rise 11.8% to $174.6 million from $156.1 million in 2010. The company’s operating ratio improved 20 basis points to 96.5% for the quarter from 96.7% for the same quarte…
Safety groups file suit against HOS; say it doesn’t ‘protect public from tired truckers’
The new rule failed to reduce the 11-hour limit on consecutive driving hours to 10 hours, despite the agency’s statement in the proposed rule that “the 10-hour rule is currently FMCSA’s currently preferred option” because it would be most effective in …
Cargo Securement: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You Under CSA
You can hide a multitude of sins inside a van trailer, but with an open deck trailer, any indiscretions are out in the open for all to see – including DOT roadside inspectors
Two Canadians named to 2012 Kenworth Parts Council
KIRKLAND, Wash. — A pair of Canadians have been named to Kenworth’s 2012 Parts Council, including an Albertan taking the helm as chairperson.
TransRep names new national sales representative
CALEDONIA, Ont. — TransRep has announced the addition of Jeremy Drumm as its national sales representative. Drumm has an extensive background in representing brand name products and services including Hitachi Power Tools and The Shandex Group,…
ATA Seeks Change in New Tank Vehicle Definition
By TruckingInfo Staff American Trucking Associations says the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new definition of a “tank vehicle” is too expansive and needs to be changed.
ATA Seeks Change in New Tank Vehicle Definition
By TruckingInfo Staff American Trucking Associations says the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new definition of a “tank vehicle” is too expansive and needs to be changed.
COMPETITION WATCH: Oilfield business booming for Mullen Group
OKOTOKS, Alta. — Mullen Group has reported record revenue for 2011 of $1.39 billion with an operating income of $288 million and a profit of $119.4 million.