Accuride Says it’s Nearly Done Fixing; Ready to Grow
LAS VEGAS — Rick Dauch, president and CEO of Accuride, has fielded a lot of questions — or perhaps accusations would be a better word — from distributors who want to know why his promises to support the aftermarket are any different from those of…
W.Va. Auto Show exhibit shows truck drivers have little room for error
American Trucking Association driver Clarence Jenkins threads the needle to get his 13-foot-6-inch trailer through the 13-foot-8-inch opening to the Charleston Civic Center’s main event floor.
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Several trucking companies returned to work on Tuesday at the Justice-Southern Coal Corporation owned Liggett No.
Polar Names Rick Jech Controller, Polar Service Centers
Polar Service Centers, the national network of tank trailer parts and service locations, has hired Rick Jech as division controller. He reports to Mike Evans, president of Polar Service Centers.
The Peterbilt Store – Blue Ridge relocates to larger facility
The Peterbilt Store Blue Ridge, one of nine dealerships privately-owned by The Pete Store LLC, has relocated to a new 12,800-square-foot facility in Raphine, Va.
Fontaine Modification Joins Alliance AutoGas Network
Fontaine Modification has joined the Alliance AutoGas network, with all eight of its modification centers nationwide certified as Alliance AutoGas conversion centers.
Muir’s Cartage cuts company drivers loose, will operate as O/O fleet
CONCORD, Ont. — Muir’s Cartage has let go of all its company drivers and will rely entirely on owner/operators going forward, Trucknews.com has learned.
TCA Announces Winners of Second Trucking’s Weight Loss Showdown
The weigh-ins are complete, pounds have been shed, and the results have been tallied for the Truckload Carriers Association’s second Trucking’s Weight Loss Showdown.
Slight Drop in 2011 Transportation Fatalities
Transportation fatalities in the United States declined in 2011 by approximately 2%, according to preliminary figures released by the National Transportation Safety Board. The data indicates that overall transportation fatalities decreased from 35,0…
Allison Transmission introduces enhanced electronic controls
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Allison Transmission has come out with its fifth generation electronic controls, which the company says have been designed to improve performance.