December 2008
Cover Story
Driving Change
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By David A Kolman
Frozen Food Express Industries is one of the largest trucking companies in North America. A publicly owned motor carrier based in Dallas, Texas, it specializes...
Feature: Green Initiatives
Strategies for greening supply chain processes
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Earlier This year, the Ryder Center for Supply Chain Management at Florida International University, Miami, held a Green Supply Chain Forum. It brought...
U.S. flex-fuel fleet underperforming
Exel orders ReeferTrak systems for fleet
Sun helps ease Fresh & Easy's energy bills
Wabash launches purchasing consortium
2008 Foodservice Distribution Conference & Expo
IFDA event deals with today's urgent challenges
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Under The Theme Bridges to Success, this year's Foodservice Distribution Conference & Expo had a program planned to provide vital information and resources...
Industry leaders discuss operating in changing times
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
In The General session, Assessing the Impact of the Economy and Environment on the Industry, a panel of leading foodservice distribution executives discussed...
Primary elements for an effective safety culture
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Safety Culture might be best defined as an organization's norms, attitudes, values, and beliefs regarding safety. The more successfully a company manages...
Process changes can drive down operational expenses
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Because so many variables are involved, controlling transportation costs is a most challenging task. However, as was demonstrated in the Driving Down...
Creating programs that produce the most benefit
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Many benefits can be derived from an investment in driver training, including more accident-free miles, more attention to safety, and reduced insurance...
Higher fleet performance from understanding cost drivers
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
In Today's Tough economy, transportation managers experience more pressure to manage budgets and operate as efficiently as possible. Higher performance...
Onboard computers evolving with broader applications
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Onboard Computers are proven solutions to maintaining transportation costs and reducing routing headaches. New advances in technology are bringing about...
Getting the most benefit from evolving products, systems
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Every Day, New technology products and services designed to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve the bottom line are introduced into the market....
Industry Watch: News
ATA outlines 18 steps
to greater highway safety
Oct 30, 2008 8:59 AM
The American Trucking Associations has released the details of a bold highway safety agenda designed to reduce the number of highway-related fatalities and injuries for all drivers on the nation’s highways....
GCCA to unite cold chain newsletters
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Almost two years ago, the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) set out to unite the diverse sectors of the temperature-controlled logistics industry to forge...
CVSA truck inspections total sets a record
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Commercial vehicle inspectors from across North America conducted a record number of inspections as a part of this year's Operation Air Brake. Begun in...
Webinar on California TRU emission regulations
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Refrigerated Transporter recently put on a webinar entitled California emissions regulations for transport refrigeration units. This webinar, with officials...
BBTS wins annual Good stuff award
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The American Trucking Associations announced Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS) was awarded the second annual Mike Russell Good stuff Trucking Image...
Hino, Chevrolet lead satisfaction survey
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Hino Trucks, a Toyota Group Company, ranks highest in customer satisfaction among conventional cab medium-duty trucks in its second model year of producing...
Kenworth Grand-Mere joins dealer group
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Kenworth Grand-Mere in Quebec is the newest addition to the Kenworth dealer network. This parts and service facility will provide enhanced customer support...
Pilot centers to carry DEF at the pump
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Pilot Travel Centers, the nation's largest retail operator of travel centers with more than 325 owned or licensed retail interstate locations in 40 states,...
CARB delays emission standards enforcement
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has announced it will delay enforcement of the Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) Airborne Toxic Control Measure...
Mack starts DPF remanufacturing program
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Mack Trucks Inc. launched a large-scale program to remanufacture diesel particulate filters (DPF) for the trucking industry. The program will operate...
Volvo engines meet CA emissions rules
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Volvo Trucks North America's customers may now take advantage of a new feature to meet California's stringent low-emissions truck idling requirements....
IFDA honors Kroger unit's worker safety
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Kroger Manufacturing, a division of The Kroger Company, has been recognized by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) for outstanding worker...
Fleet$avings helps truckers save money
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Covenant Transport Solutions announces the formation of Fleet$avings, a new business division that will provide truckers and private fleets with a purchasing...
ATA Truck Tonnage Index continues decline
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 0.9 percent in September 2008, marking the third...
Oliver Rubber announces price increase
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
As a result of continuing increases in raw material, energy, and transportation costs, Oliver Rubber Company has increased prices up to 6 percent on its...
Forklift safety practices vary, survey finds
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Limb, pedestrian, and other worker injuries seem to be the most common safety problem associated with lift trucks, found a recently completed a survey...
Pressure Systems marks 15th anniversary
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Pressure Systems International celebrated its 15th anniversary at a fleet technology event in San Antonio TX recently. Automatic tire inflation as a new...
Industry Watch: Business
Retread America opens Oliver Rubber plant
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Retread America, a supplier of retreads to the intermodal and commercial tire industries, has opened an Oliver Rubber retread plant close to its North...
Greatwide receives
financing approval
Dec 3, 2008 9:50 AM
Greatwide Logistics Services, a national provider of non-asset-based transportation and third-party logistics services, has obtained final approval of its $73.6 million financing facility....
ArvinMeritor dedicates Mexican facility
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
ArvinMeritor Inc. dedicated a new $30 million manufacturing facility in Cienega de Flores, an idustrial city in northern Mexico, in a formal ceremony...
Reed Boardall tracks real-time trailer temps
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Reed Boardall, one of the largest temperature-controlled food distribution businesses in the United Kingdom, has been working with information technology...
New Frontera Produce unit
to grow logistics services
Oct 29, 2008 9:58 AM
Frontera Produce Ltd., a South Texas-based grower, packer, and distributor of fresh produce, has established a new company, Frontera Fresh Logistics LLC....
Using CESAR to boost
carrier's fleet efficiency
Aug 11, 2008 10:47 AM
Clean Power Technologies Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding with trans-Canadian freight trucking firm East West Express Inc. Under the MOU’s terms, East West will provide Clean Power with a Road Load Data Collection Vehicle for research on its refrigerated trailer fleet....
WABCO forms joint venture with Fuwa
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
WABCO Holdings Inc. has signed a letter of intent with GuangDong Fuwa Engineering Manufacturing Co. Ltd. to form a joint venture for production of air...
Industry Watch: Government
ATA backs bipartisan energy plan
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The American Trucking Associations has announced its support for a bipartisan comprehensive energy bill that calls for domestic oil drilling, tax incentives,...
Penske Truck Leasing joins SmartWay
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Penske Truck Leasing announced its collective support and participation in the SmartWay Transport Partnership, a collaboration between the U.S. Environmental...
US EPA commends Mack Trucks
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Mack Trucks Inc. was recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the company's success in reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout...
Volvo included in sustainability indexes
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Volvo Group has once again qualified for inclusion on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index of the world's foremost companies in sustainable development....
Truck Tonnage Index decreases in October
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 3.0 percent in October 2008, marking the fourth consecutive...
Product Innovations
Device reduces damage from forklifts
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Pallet Dawg from BST Technologies is a device that attaches to a forklift carriage, positioned between the forks to help prevent damage to pallets...
Intelligent workflow processing system
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Degama Systems and Countermind have joined together to offer an intelligent workflow processing system that tracks the delivery process and integrates...
Insulated bags and covers
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
RefrigiWear's line of WeatherGuard insulated bags, blankets, and pallet covers help stabilize product temperatures during storage, loading, and transportation....
LED interior trailer lighting system
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
ROM Corporation has introduced the next generation of DuroLumen, the amp-saving LED interior trailer lighting system. The latest version provides more...
TydenBrammall expands security seal line
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
TydenBrammall now offers a complete line of plastic security seals to complement its family of products. Each seal is ISO/PAS 17712-rated for Indicative...
LED dock light
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
DL Manufacturing has engineered the LED Versa Light dock light specifically to fully illuminate the entire inside of a trailer by providing twice the...
Modular power delivery, lighting system
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Grote Industries has developed a totally modular power delivery and lighting system, complete from nose box to taillight. The Ultra-Blue-Seal (UBS) harness...
Magliner enhances core product offerings
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Magliner has upgraded its core product offerings by adding a contoured edge to nearly all Magliner hand trucks and Gemini units for a smoother, more comfortable...
Universal air chute header and adapter
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
ITW Insulated Product's new UniMax Adapter is an all-in-one universal unit that incorporates the chute header and adapter together. The chute body is...
Waytek offers digital, analog multimeters
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Digital and analog multimeters are the latest additions to Waytek's expanding line of electrical wiring supplies. These new multimeters are electronic...
Haldex brake offered on Hendrickson axles
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems announces that the ModulX DB22LT disc brake is now available on Hendrickson axles. By transitioning to the ModulX DB22LT,...
Changing Roles
Fleets
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
NationaLease has selected its 2009 board of directors to serve a one-year term. Tom Brown of Brown NationaLease, Des Moines IA, continues to serve as...
Suppliers
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Rich Ferguson has been appointed vice president, sales for Freightliner Trucks. He most recently served as president, Daimler Trucks Remarketing Corporation...
VORAD systems optional on Freightliners
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Eaton Corporation recently announced that VORAD VS-400 collision warning systems are now listed as a published, factory-installed option on all Freightliner...
Supplier Showcase
Onboard Computers
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Onboard computers record, in real-time, vehicular and driver data using various sensors. Data that can be electronically recorded includes engine management...
IntelliRoute system navigates precisely
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Rand McNally's new IntelliRoute Dock2Dock system provides truck-attributed dock-to-dock navigation on city and inter-neighborhood streets. The firm's...
PeopleNet upgrades BLU platform
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
PeopleNet is introducing a series of enhancements to its BLU onboard platform as part of the company's fall 2008 product release. BLU, PeopleNet's Driver...
Mobile computer offers wireless versatility
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Enterprise Mobility business from Motorola Inc. has announced the new VC6096 in-vehicle/fixed-mount mobile computer. The VC6096 in-vehicle/fixed mount...
Contigo Messaging Solution is provided
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Contigo has launched the Contigo Messaging Solution, the latest productivity tool available with the the firm's mobile resource management system. The...
BestTransport, iDashboards team up
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
BestTransport.com and iDashboards have announced a strategic partnership that will deliver enhanced business intelligence and reporting capabilities to...
TransCore expands GlobalWave portfolio
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
TransCore introduces a series of new features to its line of GlobalWave satellite products and services for in-cab communications and trailer tracking....
eDriver Logs integrated with LoadMaster
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
PeopleNet announced the integration of its eDriver Logs automated driver log application with LoadMaster dispatch and enterprise software from McLeod...
CabLink optimizes asset, fuel efficiency
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
TransCore introduces CabLink 100 percent satellite mobile terminals with next-generation technology for small to mid-size carriers and private fleets...
TMW observes a quarter century of service
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
TMW Systems Inc. is celebrating its 25th anniversary in April 2008. Since 1983, TMW has been a trusted partner to successful transportation companies,...
Mobius TTS integrates with Procuro PIMM
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Cadec Global's Mobius TTS system now integrates with Procuro PIMM, providing a complete cold-chain management system enabling food distributors to track...
Access speed limiters remotely in real time
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
MAGTEC Products (USA)'s M5K onboard safety and security device has a new Speed and Idle Management (SIM) feature that enables the carrier to remotely...
Information Channels
Commercial truck guide adds APU values
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
NADA Used Car Guide has enhanced its ATD/NADA Official Commercial Truck Guide by adding a comprehensive set of values for Auxiliary Power Units (APUs),...
Brochure showcases Webb Vortex drum
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Webb Wheel Products Inc. has published a new brochure outlining the features and benefits of the Webb Vortex lightweight cast iron brake drum recently...
CARB TRU compliance financing options
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has posted on its website financing options for compliance with the Transport Refrigeration Units (TRU) Airborne...
OCS Logistics installs RedPrairie system
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Orefield Cold Storage (OCS Logistics) has improved its distribution operations with RedPrairie Warehouse Management. OCS Logistics implemented the system...
Industry Events
TMC schedules annual meeting, exhibition
Dec 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) will hold its 2009 Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition, set for February 9-12 at the Orange...
