May 2009
Cover Story
Sunstate Carriers' reputation for integrity, delivering on promises fuels growth
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By David A Kolman
Sunstate Carriers is a Florida-based refrigerated truckload carrier that operates east of Texas, servicing customers throughout the Midwest and Eastern...
Editor's Note
Done in by a discomfort station
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM, David A Kolman david.kolman@penton.com
It is my firm conviction that everything boils down to a matter of perception. Take a half a glass of water, by way of example. An optimist thinks the...
Feature Articles
2009 Convention offers ideas to succeed during daunting economic times
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The Theme for year's Truckload Carrier Conference (TCA) Annual Convention was: Our Driving Force - Trusted, Professional, & Proud. It was inspired by...
TCA president calls on trucking to act collectively, resolutely
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The Trucking industry must act, and act decisively to work with the Obama Administration for legislation that is favorable to trucking. The change of...
Rebound coming with record rewards for surviving carriers, analyst predicts
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The Slowdown in the truckload segment is ongoing and will continue for the next year or so. But for those carriers that can survive the stagnation, the...
Institutional processes, methods can add safeguards
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
In Today's litigious society, the focus is not always who was right or wrong. Often, any lawsuit concentrates on what policies and procedures were implemented...
McCorkle Truck Line's David McCorkle honored
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
David Mccorkle, chairman of the board for McCorkle Truck Line, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was honored with TCA's prestigious Past Chairman's Award. The...
TCA recognizes top performers
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Rocha Transportation, Modesto, California, and Roehl Transport, Marshfield, Wisconsin, were named the grand prize winners of the TCA's 33rd Annual National...
Drivers, owner-operators honored
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The Truckload Carrier Conference also honored the top member-company truck drivers and owner-operators for 2008 during the annual convention. These awards...
First Best Fleets to Drive For winners announced
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Fremont Contract Carriers, Fremont, Nebraska, and Wannemacher Enterprises, Lima, Ohio, have been recognized by the TCA as the Best Fleets to Drive For....
TCA elects governing body for new term
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
A Swearing-In ceremony was held for the individuals selected to serve the TCA for the 2009-2010 term. Named as chairman was Kevin Burch, president of...
Organization recognizes two for outstanding support
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI) has presented the 11th annual Lee J Crittenden Memorial Award to two recipients: Don Hess, director, transportation...
Thermal efficiencies
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The Southern California facility of Chef's Warehouse, located in the City of Industry, made some modifications that resulted in significant operational...
Mid-America Trucking Show
New trailers for changing markets
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Regulations have always been major considerations when designing trailers, and recessions always seem to lead established trailer manufacturers to venture...
Cummins unveils 2010 engines, emissions system
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Cummins revealed its 2010 on-highway engine lineup, and noted that all of the new engines incorporate selective catalytic reduction (SCR) as part of the...
Engine builders review SCR benefits
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Proponents of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) spoke out in defense of the process as the preferred emission control technology to meet the US EPA's...
ArvinMeritor promotes tire inflation, hybrid systems
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Arvinmeritor announced the extended availability of its Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS by PSI) Stimulus Package, and discussed its hybrid power test...
Bendix launches new safety, productivity products
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Fleet Safety and productivity were the focus of two new product introductions from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems: an active cruise control with braking...
Innovation Truck showcases technologies
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) previewed some of the latest productivity improvement technologies, directly from DTNA's development labs, on a new...
Navistar introduces new LoneStar, diesel engine
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Navistar International unveiled a distinctive International LoneStar tractor that it designed with legendary motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson,...
SOFTEK now standard on LoneStar trucks
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Hendrickson's weight-saving SOFTEK integrated front suspension and steer axle system now comes standard on International LoneStar trucks. SOFTEK will...
Mack promotes safety with adaptive cruise control
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Mack Trucks introduced a new safety system that helps prevent accidents by maintaining a safe vehicle following distance through the use of proactive...
Volvo launches collision avoidance system
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
New From Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) is the Volvo Enhanced Cruise (VEC), an advanced collision avoidance system that works with a truck's cruise...
Western Star presents Limited Edition '67, new engine
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Western Star introduced the Limited Edition 67 model, designed to commemorate the year the company began engineering and operations at the company headquarters...
Grote debuts thin, flexible sheet of LED lights
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Grote Industries unveiled its breakthrough LightForm technology a highly-advanced, thin-film, solid-state LED lighting device that can be formed into...
Truck-Lite's 7-inch round LED headlamps show bright possibilities
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Truck-Lite's Department of Transportation (DOT)-compliant 7 round LED (light-emitting diode) headlamp, now available in 12-volt, is showing bright possibilities...
Continental launches new products, services
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Continental Tire North America (CTNA) launched a new program, Continental Revolution, designed to improve the product, service, and training offerings...
Industry Watch: News
Carrier Transicold recognizes Dealers of the Year for 2008
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Making its 25th anniversary year as a Carrier Transicold dealer even more commemorative, DeCleene Truck Repair and Refrigeration of De Pere WI was named...
Court ruling in port lawsuit favors ATA
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled in favor of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) in its lawsuit seeking an injunction against...
Opportunities for reducing supply chain emissions
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Logistics and transportation activities contribute approximately 5% of the 50,000 mega-tonnes of carbon-dioxide emissions generated by all human activity...
IRTA elects new officers, board members
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The International Refrigerated Transportation Association (IRTA) elected new officers and board members at the recent IARW (International Association...
Navistar integrates parts, service systems
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Navistar is helping large and small fleets better manage costs by leveraging service technology to provide faster and more standard service repairs. By...
Meritor WABCO's OnGuard earns award for innovation
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has been awarded the 2009 North American Industry Innovation & Advancement of the Year Award in Class 6-8 truck...
Wireless asset management system debuts at APL terminal
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Mark-It Services has successfully deployed its WAM-D wireless asset management system at APL's Global Gateway Central Terminal in Oakland CA. APL's combination...
Transplace partners with MIT CTL Supply Chain Exchange
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Transplace has announced its partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) Supply Chain...
Aurora to distribute Morgan components
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Aurora Parts & Accessories LLC, a supplier of aftermarket semitrailer parts, has announced an arrangement with Morgan Corporation to distribute original...
Mack announces top distributors of 2008
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Mack Trucks Inc named East Texas Mack Sales LLC of Longview TX as 2008 North American Distributor of the Year. This marks the first time Mack has named...
Industry Watch: Business
Cadec Global receives additional capital
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Cadec Global has raised an additional $4 million from previous investor Thule Investments. The capital will be used to strengthen Cadec's balance sheet...
Vigillo forms an alliance with Sleep HealthCenters
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Vigillo LLC, provider of a web-based risk management platform for delivery of policies, forms, training, assessments, and management reports to the trucking...
BATO opens Florida distribution center
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) is celebrating the grand opening of its newest state-of-the-art tire distribution center in Jacksonville FL....
Thermo King dealerships get new owners
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Thermo King Corporation announces that its dealerships in Springfield MO and Tulsa OK were sold December 31, 2008, to John T. Cooper, a Springfield businessman,...
Industry Watch: Government
Advisory explains TRU compliance requirements
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has issued TRU Advisory 09-17 explaining the compliance requirements for transport refrigeration units (TRU)...
Navistar green technology parts qualify for government grants
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Eligible fleets wanting to make environmentally responsible changes to their vehicles can now apply for government grants to offset the costs of retrofitting...
TermiNOx approved for EPA Emerging Technology List
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Catalytic Solutions' ECS TermiNOx D selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system has been approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for inclusion...
Peterbilt Model 384 is SmartWay-certified
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The Peterbilt Model 384 has been recognized as fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly by the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) SmartWay program,...
Jim Palmer Trucking joins EPA SmartWay
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Jim Palmer Trucking has joined the SmartWay Transport Partnership, a collaboration between the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and freight industry...
Supplier Showcase
Idle Reduction
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
There are numerous technologies being used to allow a driver to have climate control, as well as power to run onboard electrical equipment such as computers,...
Kenworth qualifies for exemptions, credit
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The Kenworth Clean Power no-idle system has qualified for an exemption from the 12 percent U.S. Federal Excise Tax (FET). The U.S. Environmental Protection...
Bergstrom, Kohler form powerful alliance
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Bergstrom Inc. and Kohler Power Systems have joined forces to offer the trucking market a hybrid power system. This system combines the Bergstrom NITE...
Information Channels
Global Cold Chain Directory updated for 2009
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) has published the 2009 Global Cold Chain Directory, an annual publication that reaches more than 3,000 cold chain...
Cadec provides ProTecht remote engine shutdown
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Cadec Global has launched a software-based remote engine shutdown technology for truck and motor coach fleets. Part of a new line of optional safety modules...
GE, SandLinks demonstrate breakthrough ITAV system
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
GE Global Research, the technology development arm for the General Electric Company; and SandLinks Inc of Israel and Dallas TX, have developed an unprecedented...
George R Ruhl improves fleet management and logistics using Intergis MRM system
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
George R Ruhl & Son Inc (GRRS) is a full line bakery supply house that provides dry and frozen goods to stores in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Washington...
XTRA Lease provides free 2009 Size & Weight Guide
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The 2009 version of the Size & Weight Guide, a reference guide containing state-by-state listings of size and weight regulations, is now available from...
McLeod purchases logistics software company iLENS
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
McLeod Software has purchased iLENS (Integrated Logistics Execution Network Systems), a logistics software company that provides freight procurement,...
TRANSFLO 2010 employs enhanced tools
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Pegasus TransTech has introduced TRANSFLO 2010, an evolutionary update of its document management and imaging software for the transportation industry....
Kenworth manual includes hybrid models
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Kenworth Truck Company has produced the 2009 edition of its online medium-duty body builders manual, which now includes Kenworth hybrid models for the...
Accellos One Claims tracks and manages freight claims
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Accellos, a provider of supply chain execution software systems, has launched Accellos One Claims, an advanced system to track and manage freight claims...
RedPrairie enhances Enterprise Visibility
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
RedPrairie Corporation has enhanced its Enterprise Visibility system for 2009 with updated sourcing and recall capabilities. Integration of these new...
Getloaded.com adds cell phone access
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Getloaded.com is officially mobile, launching the first mobile site that allows truckers and brokers to match loads and trucks right from their web-enabled...
Product Innovations
HAWCO expands transport refrigeration offerings
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Hawco, an international controls and refrigeration engineering service provider and distributor, has expanded its refrigeration product offerings to provide...
Webb provides new brake drum
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Webb Wheel Products Inc's Aftermarket Business Unit has released a new brake drum, part number 66855B. This 16.5 8.62 drum, for R-series drive axle and...
Glacier Ridgeline lets one wear a computer
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Glacier Computer announces shipment of the Ridgeline W200 wearable computer. The W200 is made of a reinforced magnesium alloy that maximizes strength...
Goodyear's new regional tires handle multiple applications
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Goodyear has announced the availability of two new regional tires that offer deeper tread depth, enhanced tread designs, and compounds to maximize tire...
CoolTrax offers remote monitoring of Carrier Transicold reefer systems
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
The remote communications company CoolTrax Americas now offers refrigerated asset tracking and temperature monitoring for trailer and truck refrigeration...
Speed-Master opens doors to innovation
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Hrmann Flexon has introduced the Speed-Master 1600 high-performance door. The next generation of the Speed-Master Series of high-speed roll-up doors,...
Fork-tip lasers ensure Reach-Fork accuracy
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
New fork-tip lasers from The Raymond Corporation assist Reach-Fork truck operators to accurately place forks when storing and retrieving pallets in racks....
Changing Roles
FLEETS
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Packerland Transport honored more than 120 of its drivers during recent Driver Safety Awards events at four locations across the nation. Among those honored...
SUPPLIERS
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Walter Frankiewicz has been appointed president of Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC, the joint venture of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and...
ASSOCIATIONS
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Tom Thayer, Idealease of Richmond president and chief executive officer, was unanimously chosen by his industry colleagues as 2009-2010 chairman of the...
