Meritor introduces two new product lines
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Meritor announced this week it is launching two new product series: an all-makes parts family dubbed AllFit and a line of remanufactured products named Meritor Green.
Fras-le Launches Block Production at Prattville Facility
Fras-le announced that it began production of heavy-duty brake lining at its friction manufacturing facility in Prattville, Ala. earlier this month. This is the first time Fras-le has produced heavy-duty brake lining in the U.S.
Equipment Lease Finance Industry Confidence Increases in January
Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 54.2, an increase from the December index of 48.5, reflecting industry participants’ improved outlook amid ongoing concerns with economic conditions and management of fiscal issues.
Trucker gets ticket after being stymied by Kemnay bridge
A $203 ticket has been handed to an Edmonton man – the latest trucker to have a close encounter with the Kemnay bridge.
2012 Freight Thefts Remain Near 2011’s Record High
A new report from logistics security services provider FreightWatch International shows the total number of cargo thefts in the United States last year was close to the record level set in 2011 — and one type of theft did set a record.
Marten Transport Reports Record Profits
Wisconsin-based Marten Transport has reported its highest income for any quarter as well as any year in its history.
Carriers to Continue to be Conservative in Replacing Fleet Equipment
Carriers will continue to be very conservative in replacing their fleet equipment over the next twelve months, according to the Fourth Quarter 2012 Business Expectations Survey from Transport Capital Partners. Although there is an increase in carrie…
Hazardous materials violations charges filed against ConocoPhillips, truckers at port
ConocoPhillips violated safety laws governing transportation of hazardous materials, according to charges filed Tuesday by the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office.
TRC Expands Regional Footprint
Transmission Remanufacturing Co. announced the addition of three regional distribution centers.
Saddle Creek Opens Facility in Birmingham, Ala.
Saddle Creek Logistics Services announced that the company is expanding its nationwide network with a new facility in Birmingham, Ala.