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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•March 28, 2007

Nobilas Launches Accident Management Platform ‘Nobilas Connect'

NORCROSS, GA – Nobilas Claims & Fleet Solutions has launched a new communication platform for the vehicle repair market. This IT platform connects all relevant parties in the vehicle accident management value chain. Through the Connect Communication Platform, Nobilas' insurance company clients benefit from instant availability of important data, enabling maximum process efficiency.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•March 28, 2007

Bill to Ban Retreads in Florida Dies

TALLAHASEE, FL – Florida Sen. Victor Crist's recently proposed bill to ban the use of retreaded tires by most trucks in Florida is now a dead issue, according to Harvey Brodsky, managing director of the Tire Retread Information Bureau (TRIB). A required House companion bill was not forthcoming by the March deadline and this effectively tabled the Senate bill.

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Fuel•by Staff•March 28, 2007

Caterpillar C9 with ACERT Technology for 2007 Certified by EPA

PEORIA, IL – Caterpillar Inc. has received 2007 on-highway certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the C9 engine equipped with ACERT Technology. This technology positions Caterpillar to meet future EPA emissions regulations and provides a long-term emissions solution for the global on-highway engine market.

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Operations•by Staff•March 28, 2007

New High-Performance 600-HP Rating for Cummins ISX

LOUISVILLE, KY – Cummins Inc. has released its most powerful ISX in years, with 600 horsepower and 2050 lb-ft of torque. This new rating is designed for heavy-haul customers, fleets, and owner/operators who specialize in expedited freight.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•March 28, 2007

Iteris Names 12 Commercial Truck Fleets that Adopt Lane Departure Warning Technology as Standard Feature

ANAHEIM, CA – Iteris, Inc.'s Lane Departure Warning (LDW) technology has been adopted as a standard feature by 12 commercial truck fleets across the country, several of which began installing the systems last year. The 12 fleets are located throughout the U.S. and Canada and range from LTLs to flat-bed carriers to regional short haul transportation companies.

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Fuel•by Staff•March 28, 2007

Cummins Announces Approval of B-20 Biodiesel Blends

LOUISVILLE, KY – Cummins's biodiesel B-20 blends have been approved for use in its 2002 and later emissions-compliant ISX, ISM, ISL, ISC, and ISB engines. This includes the recently released 2007 products.

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Operations•by Staff•March 28, 2007

DiamondBack HD Truck Cover Nominated for 2007 Ron Webster Award

ATLANTA – The DiamondBack HD Truck Cover is a 2007 Ron Webster Award nominee, according to DiamondBack Truck Covers. The patented DiamondBack HD is a sturdy, three-panel cover constructed from aluminum alloy. The load-bearing surface is capable of sustaining up to 1,600 lbs.

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Operations•by Staff•March 28, 2007

Sunset Becomes Atlas Van Lines Agent

DEERFIELD BEACH, FL – Sunset Moving & Storage Inc. has become an agent for Atlas Van Lines Inc., joining more than 500 Atlas agents across North America. In addition to its Deerfield Beach headquarters, Sunset has Florida locations in Key West, the Gold Coast, and Tampa.

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Operations•by Staff•March 28, 2007

Detroit Diesel G2 Training Program Wins Training Magazine's Top 125 Award

DETROIT – Detroit Diesel's G2 Program has been selected to Training Magazine's Top 125, a ranking among Fortune 500 companies for their training and learning development programs. The G2 Program is a training, certification, continuous improvement, and rewards program for Detroit Diesel's service network.

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Operations•by Staff•March 28, 2007

Dodge Wins New Product Innovation at Work Truck Show

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI – Dodge is the winner of the Editors' Choice Award for New Product Innovation. Ballots of editors who attended the recent 43rd Annual National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Convention and The Work Truck Show 2007 determined the winner.

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