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Operationsby StaffMarch 25, 2009

ATA Chairman Endorses Truck Productivity Reform

HILTON HEAD, S.C. - The American Trucking Associations are addressing the challenges to freight transportation by encouraging size and weight provisions to maximize productivity and decrease roadway demand; examining the potential for truck-only lanes; and improving use of existing infrastructure through freight planning.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 25, 2009

Electric Vehicles International Builds Momentum for its U.S. Launch as it Brings the Company's "Road Ready" Commercial EV to California

LONG BEACH, CA - Electric Vehicles International (EVI), a manufacturer of commercial electric vehicles, announced it will be demonstrating its 'Road Ready' commercial vehicle at Faster Freight - Cleaner Air (FFCA California).

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Green Fleetby StaffMarch 25, 2009

Kenworth Medium Duty Hybrids, T800 LNG Trucks Eligible for U.S. Federal Stimulus Package Aid

KIRKLAND, WA - Truck fleets that purchase new Kenworth medium duty hybrid trucks and tractors or Kenworth T800 liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles, then permanently remove an equal number of aged existing diesel-fueled trucks from the marketplace in exchange, are eligible to apply for grant money available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 25, 2009

J. J. Keller's FleetMentor Launches Driver Qualification File Enhancement

NEENAH, WI - FleetMentor has completed a series of five enhancements to the service that now provides subscribers an easier way to manage driver qualification (DQ) files within the service.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 25, 2009

IMMI Introduces the New CargoBuckle Ladder Rack System

WESTFIELD, IN - The Outdoor division of IMMI officially launched its new CargoBuckle Ladder Rack System, a professional grade retractable ratchet tie-down system that takes the hassle out of securing ladders and cargo.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 25, 2009

The Work Truck Show 2009 Attendance Grows 18.5%

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI - More than 8,400 work truck industry professionals attended The Work Truck Show 2009 and 45th Annual National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Convention at the McCormick Place West Building in Chicago, March 3-6.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 25, 2009

Ford F-150 Recognized as Most Rugged Truck by Customers in <i>Kelley Blue Book</i>'s Online Survey

DEARBORN, MI - Kelley Blue Book announced Ford Motor Company is the winner of the 2009 Brand Image Award for the "Most Rugged Truck Brand."

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Operationsby StaffMarch 25, 2009

Analysts Upgrades Navistar, Saying Truckmaker will Rebound Early in Economic Recovery

CHICAGO - Barrington Research analyst Walter Liptak raised his investment rating on the shares of truck and engine maker Navistar International Corp. from "market perform" to "outperform," calling the Warrenville, Ill. company a classic "early-cycle play" that will be among the first stocks to recover when the economy turns up.

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Small Fleetby StaffMarch 19, 2009

Insight Hybrid Gets 65 MPG in Real-world Tests

According to road tests posted at hybridcars.com, the Honda Insight’s fuel economy is averaging much better than Honda’s anticipated 40 mpg.

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Small Fleetby StaffMarch 19, 2009

Kenworth Medium Duty Hybrids, T800 LNG Trucks Eligible for U.S. Federal Stimulus Package Aid

EPA diesel emissions reduction grants are also available.

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