Hino strengthens ties with Allison
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Hino Motors Manufacturing in Detroit and Allison Transmissions have inked a multi-year agreement, making Allison the preferred and exclusive automated transmission supplier in Class 6 and 7 trucks. [Full Story]
Recalculating … J.D. Powers Reports High Incidence of Customer Dissatisfaction with Vehicle Navigation Systems
Vehicle owners are experiencing a high number of problems with factory-installed navigation systems, primarily with routing quality and system usability.
Con-Way selects Goodyear as principal wide-base tire supplier
AKRON, Ohio — Con-way Truckload has selected Goodyear as its principal supplier of wide-base truck tires. Con-way will be using Goodyear’s recently introduced G392 SSD drive and G394 SST trailer wide-base tires. [Full Story]
Robert Sumwalt sworn in for second term as NTSB Board Member
Robert L. Sumwalt was sworn in today for his second five-year term as a Board member of the National Transportation Safety Board. Nominated by President Obama, his term of office will run until December 31, 2016.
NAFTA Surface Trade Continues Year-to-Year Gains
Trade using surface transportation between the United States and its North American neighbors, Canada and Mexico, was 13.8 percent higher in September 2011 than in September 2010, totaling $77.7 billion.
Hino, Allison Sign Long-Term Exclusivity Agreement
Hino Trucks and Allison Transmission, Inc. have signed a multi-year agreement making Allison the preferred and exclusive transmission for all current and future Hino conventional trucks in the United States.
A smooth move
LANSING, Mich. — Moving day, which happens for more than four million Canadians each year, is said to be one of the most stressful days in a person’s life. [Full Story]
Jackknifed Truck Collides Into Dump Truck Causing Fatal Accident…
Two big rigs getting into an accident occurs more often than one might think. This reported accident killed a trucker.
Aljex Offers API Software for Quick, Easy Carrier Access
Aljex now offers software APIs to link brokers and 3PLs directly to carrier online services. Using an Aljex API brokers can quickly and easily access tracking information and proof-of-delivery as well as extract correct, updated rates and quotes.
Training Technicians – Part One
Training has probably never been more valuable or important than it is in 2011. That’s true no matter what the trucking job, but it’s especially true in the shop.