Massood Logistics Expands Management Team
Massood Logistics is adding two new members to its management team. Tara Massood will be the company’s new general manager of the concern, and Paula Powell Cubberley will join the company as an account executive.
Spot Freight Index Hits Third Year of Year-Over-Year Increases
TransCore’s North American Freight Index was up 11% in December compared to the same month in 2010. This is the third consecutive year of increases in same-month spot market freight volume, which has reached the highest level since 2005.
Cummins promises substantial fuel economy improvements in ISX12
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Cummins has announced its new ISX12 engine will deliver up to 12% better fuel economy than the ISX11.9 it replaces. [Full Story]
Transportation Intermediaries Association Announces Convention Details
The Transportation Intermediaries Association will hold its 34th annual convention and trade show March 21-24 at the Grand Hyatt in San Antonio, Texas.
Bendix offering Brake Training Schools in Ontario, Quebec
ELYRIA, Ohio — Bendix will be offering its comprehensive 2012 Brake Training School three times this year in Canada. [Full Story]
Kenworth introduces hands-free communication system
KIRKLAND, Wash. — In an effort to reduce distracted driving and comply with hands-free calling legislation for drivers in both Canada and the US, Kenworth has announced the introduction of its NavPlus multi-function communication system. [Full Story]
Judge Rejects Navistar Bid for SCR Engine Recall
A federal judge rejected Navistar’s bid to have the Environmental Protection Agency recall 2010 engines that use selective catalytic reduction to meet emission standards.The judge, Colleen Kollar-Kotelly of the U.S. District Court for the District of…
Traffic Talk: Do semi trucks get fewer speeding tickets than cars?…
Most of the “share the road” questions we get involve the coexistence between motorists and bicyclists, but that’s certainly not the only relationship on the state’s roadways that can become contentious.
Detroit Diesel Delivers 100,000th DD Platform Engine
Detroit Diesel Corp. delivered its 100,000th DD platform engine to Southern Refrigerated Transport, a subsidiary of Covenant Transportation Group.
MTI, Marmicmon partner to help B.C. fleets recruit drivers from abroad
CASTLEGAR, B.C. — With B.C.’s recent decision to open its provincial nominee program (PNP) to long-haul truck drivers, training institution Mountain Transport Institute (MTI) has launched a new program to pre-screen prospective hires before… [Full S…