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Operationsby StaffOctober 21, 2009

LEER Introduces New DCC Commercial Truck Cap

ELKHART, IN - In response to growing demand for its premium commercial cap, the DCC, LEER has tripled its aluminum production capacity, adding plants in Indiana and California.

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Operationsby StaffOctober 21, 2009

Continental Tires Introduces HDR1

FORT MILL, SC - Capitalizing on its success in the regional highway segment, Continental Tire North America, Inc. has introduced the HDR1 drive tire for sales in the North American market.

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Safetyby StaffOctober 20, 2009

IIHS Studies Impact of Cell Phone Laws

ARLINGTON, VA - The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) recently sought out the impact of cell phone laws in changing patterns of driver cell phone use in New York, Connecticut, and the District of Columbia.

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Green Fleetby StaffOctober 20, 2009

Fleets Cut Maintenance Costs Utilizing microGreen Extended Performance Oil Filter

VALHALLA, NY - Since launching its "Fleet Adoption Program" in April, SOMS Technologies, LLC, developer and manufacturer of the microGreen Extended Performance Oil Filter, has announced that over 100 fleets have joined the program.

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Safetyby StaffOctober 20, 2009

GPS Causing Truck Crashes

ALBANY, NY - Gov. David Paterson recently proposed penalties including jail time and confiscation of trucks to come down on drivers who use GPS to take more hazardous routes and end up striking bridges.

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Safetyby StaffOctober 16, 2009

Subaru Outback Named 2010 Sport/Utility of the Year

CHERRY HILL, NJ - The Subaru Outback has been named 2010 Sport/Utility of the Year by Motor Trend magazine.

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Operationsby StaffOctober 16, 2009

Pirelli to Raise Tire Prices

ROME, GA - A 10-percent price increase on several Pirelli tires will go into effect on Nov. 1 in the U.S.

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Fuelby StaffOctober 16, 2009

2010 Annual Fuel Economy Guide Now Available

WASHINGTON - For 2010, the Toyota Prius tops the list as the most fuel-efficient model at 51 mpg city/48 highway.

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Operationsby StaffOctober 16, 2009

Butsch Promoted to Joy Global Director of Fleet Operations

MILWAUKEE - Mike Butsch has been promoted to director of fleet operations for Joy Global, Milwaukee. Joy Global's business units include P&H Mining Equipment Inc., Joy Mining Machinery Inc., and Continental Crushing and Conveyor Inc.

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Small Fleetby StaffOctober 15, 2009

NY State Seeks to Shape Up Rebellious Truckers

New York Gov. David Paterson plans to introduce a bill to the Legislature that would propose penalties on truckers who use GPS systems to locate faster, but prohibited routes.

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