April 2008
Editor's Note
Got drivers?
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM, David A Kolman
To remain competitive and profitable, companies involved in temperature-controlled distribution must have effective strategies for attracting and retaining...
Industry Watch: News
Fleets can receive financing to retrofit MTIS
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Pressure Systems International is providing a financial lease option to add the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS) by PSI to existing equipment without...
FDA warns of tainted Honduran cantaloupes
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The United States Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning about cantaloupes being imported from the Honduran company Agropecuaria Montelibano...
Kenworth offers rebate for CBC members
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Kenworth Truck Company announced an extension through 2008 of a successful truck purchase rebate program with Consolidated Buying Company (CBC) and its...
DuPont, USDA ARS partner to battle E. coli
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
E. I. du pont de Nemours and Company and the Agricultural Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture are partnering to find new ways...
Hybrid electric order is Eaton's largest
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Eaton Corporation announced that Coca-Cola Enterprises will purchase 120 new trucks in 2008 powered by Eaton's hybrid electric drivetrain systems. The...
Truck Tonnage Index jumps in January
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 2.4 percent in January 2008, after rising an amended...
SuperValu joins EPA GreenChill partnership
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Retail grocery company SuperValu Inc. has joined the United States Environmental Protection Agency's GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership, a...
Simple strategies can cut fuel usage,lessen impact of climbing fuel costs
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Ryder System Inc. offers simple strategies to help businesses reduce fuel consumption and improve the efficiencies of their fleets and overall supply...
HOS tops list of trucking concerns
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has unveiled its list of the top 10 critical issues facing United States truckers. Commercial driver...
To Goodyear's 25th Highway Hero, little girl is the real hero
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
To Goodyear's 25th North American Highway Hero winners, the actual hero is nine-year-old Abby Bern. Despite their life-saving efforts, they insist they're...
Safeway's entire truck fleet goes green
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Safeway Inc. has converted its entire California and United States truck fleet to cleaner-burning biodiesel fuel...
Industry Watch: Business
Tyson Foods plans to close NC facility
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Tyson Foods Inc. plans to close its Wilkesboro NC plant and terminate more than 400 jobs as it focuses on ready-to-eat products instead of refrigerated...
Rickenbacker Intermodal Terminal opens
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Norfolk Southern Corporation has opened the Rickenbacker Intermodal Terminal near Columbus OH. The $68.5 million facility allows Norfolk Southern to expand...
PLM opens center aimed at reefer trailers
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
PLM Trailer Leasing has opened a new customer service center (CSC) in Dallas TX. The CSC was created to offer customer service, maintenance, and repairs...
PacLease adds 14 new locations
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Paccar Leasing Company (PacLease) continues its expansion with the announcement of 14 new locations throughout the United States and Canada, bringing...
Correction
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
La Crosse Transport Refrigeration, Onalaska, WI, was incorrectly listed as a Thermo King dealer in February's Annual Refrigerated Unit Repair Facilities...
STEMCO acquires V.W. Kaiser Engineering
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
STEMCO, an EnPro Industries company, has acquired V.W. Kaiser Engineering in Millington MI. Kaiser is a privately held company with 30 years' experience...
Gills acquires packing, cold storage plant
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Oxnard CA-based Gills Onions has acquired a 200,000-square-foot packing and cold storage plant in San Joaquin CA to add to production at its Oxnard headquarters....
Acquisitions will boost JBS's global status
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
JBS announces the acquisition of National Beef Packing Company LLC, Smithfield Beef Group Inc., and Tasman Group Ltd. Upon the closing of these acquisitions,...
Commercial vehicle telematics expected to grow
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The North American commercial vehicle telematics market appears poised to experience a wave of technology innovations, application penetration, and market...
Ridewell expands manufacturing plant
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Ridewell Suspensions has expanded its Springfield MO facility. A manufacturer of air-ride suspensions for the truck, trailer bus, and RV industries, Ridewell...
FFEX tallies year-end results for 2007
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Frozen Food Express Industries Inc. has announced its financial and operating results for the three- and 12-month periods ended December 31, 2007. The...
W. P. Carey acquires Best Brands facilities
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
CPA:16-Global, the REIT affiliate of investment firm W. P. Carey & Co., has acquired four manufacturing facilities from Best Brands Corporation for a...
Hain acquires Pilgrim's turkey operations
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
New Oxford Foods LLC, has acquired Pilgrim's Pride Corp.'s turkey production facility and distribution center in New Oxford PA...
Company changes name to Artisanal
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
American Home Food Products will begin doing business as Artisanal Premium Cheese Inc....
Supermarket chains join EPA GreenChill
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Hannaford Brothers and Whole Foods, have joined the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) GreenChill Partnership...
CBP proposes new cargo reporting requirements for importers, carriers
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
On Jan. 2, 2008, United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)...
U.S. Foodservice completes Clark purchase
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
U.S. Foodservice has finished its pending acquisition of Clark National Inc....
Smucker agrees to acquire frozen fruit firm
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The J. M. Smucker Company has entered into an agreement, through a subsidiary, to acquire Europe's Best Inc....
Industry Watch: Government
Safety belt usage clicks with truck drivers
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Safety belt use among commercial motor vehicle drivers increased significantly in 2007, according to a survey...
Topps calls it quits; Cargill recalls patties
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The threat of E coli has had a major impact on beef patty producers recently. One meat company has been forced to shut down its operations, and another...
Panther receives NDTA service award
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Panther Expedited Services Inc, provider of critical shipment delivery services, has been awarded the Distinguished Service Award from the National Defense...
Cummins readies engines to meet 2010 requirements
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Cummins Inc has announced its technology approach for on-highway engines to meet the more stringent 2010 EPA emissions standards. The company will use...
PAM Transportation Services wins award
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
PAM Transportation Services Inc has received an Environmental Excellence Award from the United States Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay Transport Partnership...
Feature Articles
Pride in the ride
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By David A Kolman
Michael J. Homiak, founder and owner of Homiak Transport, has a number of strongly held philosophies that have enabled him to expand his less-than-truckload...
Keeping drivers
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Once Quality drivers are hired, the trick is to retain them. Nothing is more impractical than hiring drivers and wondering if they are going to stay with...
Product expansion
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Along with recently introducing an all-electric refrigeration solution for stationary and storage trailers, the New World Group of Companies has expanded...
CO2-neutral vehicles
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By David A Kolman
Volvo Group Used the occasion of the recent Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC) to unveil a group of functional heavy-duty alternative-powered...
Transportation plan
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
Calling for a new beginning to reform the nation's transportation programs, the bipartisan National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission...
Energy strategies
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By David A Kolman
More Than 2,800 delegates from 119 countries took part in the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC)...
International style
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The original International D-Series pickup truck set the pace for a rapidly changing America and became the inspiration for the new 2008 International LoneStar...
Changing Roles
FLEETS
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Decker Truck Line Inc. recently announced its Drivers of the Month for February 2008, and Larry Beasley received the award for the Reefer/Van division...
Suppliers
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Jerry Reynolds recently assumed duties as director of North American field service for Hendrickson. For the past three years, he served as national service...
Associations
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
At its 61st annual Safety Awards Luncheon held in Jefferson City MO recently, the Missouri Motor Carriers Association (MMCA) named Prime Inc. driver William...
Information Channels
GCCA publishes 2008 cold chain directory
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
More than 5,000 cold chain and perishable-food industry professionals are now receiving the 500-page annual Global Cold Chain Directory. For 2008, the...
Richmond Cold Storage HighJumps forward
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
HighJump Software, a 3M company, announced that third-party logistics provider Richmond Cold Storage (RCS) has selected the HighJump warehouse management...
Raymond has online lift truck calculators
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Raymond Corporation has on its website several online calculation tools for helping companies make more informed lift truck purchasing decisions....
Risk management system offered online
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Vigillo LLC has announced the availability of its web-based platform for delivery of policies, forms, training, assessments, and management reports at...
TMC issues third update to VMRS 2000
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) has released its third update for Version 1.05 of the Vehicle Maintenance...
Trailer suspension literature goes digital
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Hendrickson Trailer Sales, Parts and Service Literature Library went digital with the release of a CD featuring product information. The CD, L996,...
Sysco Corp. gets onboard with XATANET
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Sysco Corporation, North America's largest foodservice marketer and distributor, has selected XATA Corp. as its preferred provider of onboard computer...
USDA publishes food defense guide
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its Guide to Developing a Food Defense Plan for Warehouses and Distribution Centers, along...
Report examines refrigerated warehousing
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Research and Markets has added the Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage in the United States report to its offerings. This industry comprises establishments...
C.R. England adopts HirePower module
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
McLeod Software announced that C.R. England Inc. has purchased and implemented HirePower, a new module that streamlines driver recruiting through remote,...
NAFC provides Online State Tax Guide
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The National Accounting and Finance Council of the American Trucking Associations has unveiled an exclusive online resource, known as the Online State...
Intellipur software helps monitor food safety
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Purfresh, formerly known as Novazone Inc, has released Intellipur, a web-based software system that allows food storage and transport managers to actively...
Air-Weigh web sites more user-friendly
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Air-Weigh has announced the launch of a new company web site, www.Air-eighScales.com. The new Air-Weigh web site focuses on providing product, company,...
Product Innovations
Hino to provide UltraShift HV on 09 trucks
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Eaton Corporation's UltraShift Highway Value (HV) transmission will be offered by Hino Trucks on its 2009 model year 268A and 338 trucks. By combining...
All-electric reefer unit for Isuzu trucks
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. has an all-electric refrigeration unit that eliminates the need for a diesel motor to run the compressor on refrigerated...
Peterson expands Piranha LED light line
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Peterson Manufacturing has expanded its line of single-diode Piranha LED clearance/sidemarker lights with a PC-rated model: the 177 Series DOT light....
Optima ImpacDor offers full-width access
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Aleco, manufacturer of PVC strip doors, impact doors, and partitions, offers the versatile Optima ImpacDor. This single-ply PVC panel impact door features...
Metalcraft long-read RFID Hard Tag
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Metalcraft's new standardized RFID (radio frequency identification) Hard Tag is designed to deliver longer read range at lower cost for asset tracking...
Volvo will continue to offer Cummins ISX
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Volvo Trucks North America will offer the 15-liter Cummins ISX engine certified for 2010 emissions standards in the Volvo VN. This is an extension of...
Labelmaster has security seals, bolts, locks
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Labelmaster offers various high-security and tamper-evident seals, bolts, and locks, with stock and custom seals for applications from securing cargo...
Superior has high-intensity LED modules
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Superior Signals has added new high-intensity LED modules to its Meteorlite product line. The X Series 6 or 9 high-intensity LEDs and super side angle...
Enhanced IntelliSet simplifies programming
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Carrier Transicold's IntelliSet trailer refrigeration control option has been improved with new preset profiles that make it easier to program for better...
Waytek adds solenoids to product line
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Waytek Inc, a distributor of electrical wiring supplies, recently added solenoids to its product line. Solenoids remotely switch high electrical current...
Supplier Showcase
supplier showcase
Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Driver Monitoring Systems Driver monitoring systems report witnessed incidents of improper driving actions. This allows fleet to zero in and identify...
