MATS on pace to break exhibitor record
Toby Young, president of Exhibit Management Associates, says the 40th anniversary show will be jam-packed with new exhibitors, products and services. OOIDA will be on the scene with staff available to sign up or renew members and discuss hot industry t…
ACOFAS to Host CSA Technician Training Session
The March 30 deadline is nearing for registration for the April 19-20 ACOFAS Technician Training Clinic on the government’s new CSA truck safety enforcement regime.
Funding announced for Regina’s global transportation hub
REGINA, Sask. — The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are slated to contribute a combined $1.2 million in funding to the Global Transportation Hub Authority (GTHA) in Regina. [Full Story]
Cooking product: Portable indoor grill and smokeless broiler
The DeLonghi BQ100 indoor grill and smokeless broiler adds convenience to cooking and eating healthy foods on the road. The portable 20- by 15- by 7-inch appliance is ideal for searing food on the grill then completing the cooking process in the broiler. The BQ100 features a die-cast non-stick grill plate, an adjustable thermostat, an […]
Freightliner introduces new vocational models
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Freightliner has expanded its vocational presence with the introduction of two new severe-duty models. [Full Story]
Start the day with eggs
If it’s not even noon and you’re already famished, you’re probably not eating the right food for breakfast. Start your day with a meal that includes protein, like eggs, can help reduce hunger and the number of calories you eat by 18 percent, according to a study in Nutrition Research on 360-5.com. If you’re watching […]
February Truck Tonnage Rises 4.2%
February truck tonnage increased 4.2% from a year ago but slipped from January, American Trucking Associations said Tuesday.
Dollar Thrifty sees winter storms hurting 1Q
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. anticipates its first-quarter rental revenue will be flat to down 1%. The Tulsa-based car rental company said Tuesday that winter storms across the U.S. in January and February hurt its rental revenue by about $5 mi…
ATA index drops in February
For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 2.9 percent after increasing a revised 3.5 percent in January 2011.
Weichman Named NAFA President
Douglas Weichman, the 2009 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year, will officially take over the reins from NAFA’s current President Christopher D. Amos, CAFM, and kick off the NAFA’s 2011 Institute & Expo.