Shell declares force majeure on fuel in South Africa
“There is fuel available across the country so the issue is not fuel supply but the challenge is delivering it safely to our retail sites,” Shell said in an emailed response to questions.
UPS to Add 40 Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles to its Fleet
UPS announced the deployment of 40 new hydraulic hybrid vehicles 20 in Baltimore and 20 in Atlanta. Developed by Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation and Parker Hannifin Corporation, the package cars can achieve up to 35% improved fuel economy a…
Clean Energy to Bring CNG to Virginia
State and local governments in Virginia will be able to buy compressed natural gas from Clean Energy for their vehicle fleets, thanks to a recent agreement signed by the governor.
FTR Trucking Conditions Index Moves Higher in August
FTR expects trucking conditions to improve in 2013, thanks to modestly better economics and a strong increase in capacity utilization stemming from added constraints on trucking from federal regulations taking effect in mid-year.
Truckers’ strike talks collapse
Wage talks to end a strike by more than 20 000 truck drivers have collapsed after unions rejected the employers’ offer of an 18 percent pay rise offer over three years, the Road Freight Employers’ Association said on Thursday.
Tips on Using and Caring for Your Torque Wrench
A torque wrench is a precision instrument designed to apply a specific amount of force to a fastener.
UPS to Add 40 Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles to its Fleet
UPS announced the deployment of 40 new hydraulic hybrid vehicles 20 in Baltimore and 20 in Atlanta.
Truck Chassis Frame Technical Clinic to be held Nov. 13-14
The American Council of Frame and Alignment Specialists is conducting a Technical Training Clinic on Truck Chassis Frame Diagnostics, Analysis, and Gauging, on Nov.
SCL shipper, carrier panel looks at costs, outlook for 2013
MISSISSAUGA, Ont., — Shippers and carriers met to discuss costs and challenges ahead for 2013 during Supply Chain Canada’s breakfast seminar this week in Mississauga.
Canadian economy close to meeting potential: RBC economist
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Dawn Desjardins, Assistant Chief Economist, at RBC, had a positive economic outlook to counter the economic doomsayers when she addressed the Supply Chain & Logistics Association Canada breakfast seminar this week at…