Irving Oil Offers First DEF Pump in Northern New England
Irving Oil ‘s travel plaza in Kittery, Maine is now equipped with a diesel exhaust fluid pump, making it the most northern DEF pump dispenser in New England.
Steve Largent to Deliver Keynote at Xata User Event
Steve Largent, former congressman, National Football League Hall of Fame receiver and current president and CEO of CTIA-The Wireless Association, will deliver the keynote address during the Xata User Event Aug. 12 – 14 in Minneapolis.
ATA Truck Tonnage Increased 0.5% in February
The American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 0.5% in February after falling 4.6% in January. January’s decrease was more than the preliminary 4% drop ATA reported Feb. 28.
Shipper Group Enters Trucker Hours-of-Service Battle
Shipper association NASSTRAC joined the legal battle over truck driver hours-of-service rules, challenging a lawsuit seeking shorter daily hours for truckers.
Detroit Diesel Renames Detroit Diesel Genuine Parts
Detroit Diesel Corp. is re-naming the Detroit Diesel Genuine Parts brand to Detroit Genuine Parts. The former Detroit Diesel Reliabilt brand will be folded into the Detroit Genuine Parts brand as well.
Prime Inc. Recognizes 3 Million Mile Achievements
Prime Inc., Springfield, Mo., recognized Jeffrey Ayers and John Valentine, for reaching 3 million miles of safe driving for the company.
Ground transportation costs increase for 11th consecutive month
TORONTO, Ont. — The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased .8% in January when compared with December results, according to results published today by the Canadian General Freight Index. After the 11th consecutive…
Diesel Sees Slight Increase, Oil Ends Modestly Higher
Average diesel prices went up just a hair this week, according to the Energy Information Administration’s weekly fuel update. The half-cent increase took the average price to $4.147 per gallon.
New study confirms ‘profound’ safety benefits from speed limiters: ATA
ARLINGTON, Va. — New research released this week by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration points to significant safety benefits from using technology to electronically govern and limit the top speed of commercial trucks. “This…
Lane Reduction on I-57 Northbound in Illinois Starts March 29
Interstate 57 northbound from from Mile Marker 93 to Mile Marker 96 in Illinois’ Jefferson County will be reduced to one lane starting Thurs. March 29 through Nov. 1.