INSIDE THE NUMBERS: Answering the critical capacity question
TORONTO, Ont. — Can equipment – specifically the inability of some carriers to invest in new tractors – fuel trucking’s next consolidation phase?
First International with SCR Rolls Off Production Line
Navistar announced that the first International ProStar+ Class 8 on-highway tractor equipped with the Cummins ISX15 and SCR-based Cummins Emission Solutions aftertreatment system rolled off the production line this week at the companys Escobedo, Mexico…
Ryder’s Natural Gas Fleet Surpasses 6 million miles
Ryder System Inc. has achieved a significant milestone with its fleet of 250 natural gas vehicles by surpassing 6 million miles.
Are equipment prices the new diesel fuel?
When it comes to the potential to drive carriers out of the industry, equipment is becoming the new diesel fuel, says Bob Costello, the chief economist of the American Trucking Associations.
Using the Safety Management Cycle
The Compliance, Safety, Accountability enforcement model has been fine-tuned on multiple occasions since the program’s inception by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
The Political Supply Chain
Well, in case you hadn’t noticed we had an election last week. I can tell you that living in a battle ground state , I think nearly all of us are more than thankful that it is at last over, regardless of whether or not you were pleased with the outcomes.
Fontaine Suppression Announces Leadership Changes
Fontaine Suppression Co. announced two promotions and an addition to its leadership this week.
How will trucking fare in turbulent 2013? Leading CEOs share their thoughts
TORONTO, Ont. — As carriers head into 2013, how do they think they will fare and what strategies will help them?
EcoDual, Freightliner of Arizona Announce Distribution Agreement
EcoDual LLC, a provider of diesel-to-natural-gas dual fuel conversion systems for heavy-duty diesel trucks, and Freightliner of Arizona announced a distribution and servicing agreement to deliver and support the EcoDual product line.
Want to Die Slowly, Mangled Beyond Recognition??
This Diary is a mash-up of several Diaries I’ve previously Posted here and decided to revisit with the coming of winter.