Pike survey finds US consumers favor renewable energy, hybrids and EVs; disfavor cap and trade
Survey results for favorable impressions of energy and environmental concepts. Source: Pike Research. Click to enlarge.
According to a new survey from Pike Research, US consumer support for renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, is high…
Boo-boo looks costly for Solar Energy Initiatives
As Solar Energy Initiatives Inc. completed a spin-off of part of its business into a separate public company called Solar Park Initiatives, somebody made a costly boo-boo. The spin-off called for Solar Energy stockholders to receive one share of Solar …
Mac Tools to Sell Noregon’s JPro
Columbus, Ohio-based Mac Tools is now distributing Noregon Systems JPro Fleet Products diagnostic tools.
Ancra to Distribute Goldline, Silverline Tarp Straps
Ancra International has been named worldwide master distributor for Goldline and Silverline brand Tarp Straps.
Loves to Open 20 New Locations in 2011
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores plans to spend $230 million on new travel stops and improvements to current locations this year.
McLeod Software Experiences Record Growth
McLeod Software, Birmingham, Ala., has completed its fiscal year with a new record for sales growth. The company’s 2010 fiscal year shows a 56 percent sales increase over 2009.
January Cass Freight Index up 27% Year Over Year
According to the Cass Freight Index, freight shipments declined in January for the second consecutive month, but were higher than levels for the same period in 2010.
YRC Reports Year-over-Year Improvement in Fourth Quarter
YRC Worldwide reported net income of $23 million and $0.49 earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2010, including a $52 million benefit from an income tax settlement.
TransCore Analysis of CSA Numbers Shows More Carriers Have Alerts than under SafeStat
In its analysis of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new CSA program data, TransCore found that there are significant state and regional differences in particular BASIC scores and that more carriers have alerts under CSA than they di…
Volvo Trucks Safety Award Continues in 2011
Again this year, two fleets in North America will be recognized for their commitment to safety through the 2011 Volvo Trucks Safety Award. The honorees will each receive $25,000 to be used in their safety-related activities.