Sammons Adds Kenworths to Lease-Purchase Program
Sammons Trucking is growing its lease purchase fleet by adding 30 late-model Kenworths. The lease-purchase program is successful because participants work toward earning the titles to their trucks while ensuring they still put money in their pockets with every load they move.
You choose your truck, your loads and where you run. Maintenance and fuel bills […]
Dart Receives Prestigious Awards
United Sugars awarded Dart Transit Company its prestigious Dry Van Carrier of the Decade award at United Sugars’ 10th annual transportation conference in August.
Dart was selected for its exceptional commitment to service and performance.
Over the past 10 years, Dart has hauled over 40,000 loads of sugar with only 68 customer complaints. In the last three […]
Dart Transit Company – Independent Spirit
Delivering top-notch customer service pays for Dart Transit’s award-winning owner-operators.
MTA applauds Manitoba, Saskatchewan’s barrier-reducing MOU
WINNIPEG, Man. — The Governments of Manitoba and Saskatchewan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on that focuses on harmonization of regulations and cooperation on transportation issues, in an effort to reduce barriers in… [Full Story]
Daimler hiring as truck demand ramps up
PORTLAND, Ore. — Business is brisk for Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), which has announced it is expanding production and adding 628 positions at its Mt. Holly and Gastonia, N.C. manufacturing plants. [Full Story]
DOT’s Proposed $129 Billion Budget Is Part of Six-Year Transportation Plan
President Obama’s proposed $129 billion Department of Transportation budget is for the first year of a comprehensive six-year transportation plan that will lay a new foundation for economic growth and competitiveness by rebuilding the nation’s transpor…
Kenworth Names 2011 Dealer Council
Kenworth Truck Company has named its 2011 Kenworth Dealer Council members. The council strives to promote and maintain a strong dealer network by enhancing program consistency so that every Kenworth dealership provides a superior level of customer supp…
Grand Island plant closing to cost nearly 70 jobs
Nearly 70 workers will be losing jobs as their company closes its concrete railroad tie plant in Grand Island.
Audi A1 e-tron Gets UQM Power
The Autoblog is reporting that Audi’s eagerly-anticipated A1 e-tron extended-range hybrid will finally start hitting roads in Europe later this year, and UQM PowerPhase motors (charged by the Audi’s on-board, 254 cc Wankel rotary generator, of course) …
Hyundai introduces 3rd generation Tucson ix hydrogen fuel cell vehicle; significant increase in range and fuel efficiency
Hyundai Motor America has introduced its next-generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the Tucson ix Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). The Tucson ix FCEV made its US public debut at Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy 2011 in Washington, DC.
Hyundai’s third-…