Quest Global expands use of TRANSFLO scanning solutions
Pegasus TransTech announced that Quest Global has expanded its use of TRANSFLO scanning solutions to speed cash flow and increase efficiency by giving drivers more options to conveniently submit proof-of-delivery documents. The high-quality scanned images are instantly routed to Quest Global’s transportation management software system where they are integrated with its billing and payroll processes. Until
Private fleet analytics: The competitive advantage
Private fleets of all sizes face tremendous pressure to generate value for the companies that run them. To do so, they must determine how to answer this all-important question from a potential customer: “Why should I do business with you rather than with your competitor?” How can you answer that question and begin outperforming your
Mitchell 1 ‘Super Workshop’ to be held in San Diego
Mitchell 1 will hold an expanded shop management “Super Workshop” July 17-19 in San Diego, Calif., at the Hotel Salomar. The training workshop is designed for those who have previously established competence using their shop management software and now want to learn more advanced capabilities, better methods and shortcuts. The curriculum for the two-day training
Wabash National expands West Coast sales and service
Wabash National Corp. announced an agreement with Portland-based TEC Equipment Inc. to provide sales, parts and service for Wabash National, Transcraft and Benson brand trailers in California, Oregon and Washington. Beginning May 2014, TEC Equipment will facilitate the transition of three Wabash National Trailer Centers to independent dealer facilities operated by TEC Equipment. These locations
Drivewyze Weigh Station Bypass rolls out to six of the busiest weigh stations in Texas
Drivewyze and the Texas Department of Public Safety announced that Texas has added Drivewyze PreClear bypass service to the state’s six busiest commercial vehicle weigh stations. The six stations are: Queen City Weigh Station on U.S. Highway 59 northbound (about 23 miles south of Texarkana near the Texas/Arkansas border); Penwell weigh stations on U.S. Interstate
Utility Trailer Sales Southeast Texas to open parts location in San Benito, Texas
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co., manufacturer of refrigerated trailers and a leading manufacturer of dry freight vans, flatbeds and Tautliner curtainsided trailers, announced the opening of a new parts location in San Benito, Texas on June 1, 2014. Utility Trailer Sales Southeast Texas’ new location encompasses a 2,400-sq.-ft. showroom, parts counter and office space with 7,250
Horizon Tire Corp. adds industry vet to sales roster
Horizon Tire Corp. has appointed industry veteran Edward Fabrizio to a management sales position within the company. As vice president of sales-southeast/central divisions Fabrizio is responsible for sales staff management and overall sales of the Southeast and Central USA divisions based out of Horizon’s Atlanta and Houston office/warehouse locations. Fabrizio was practically born into the
FTR Shippers Conditions Index continues to reflect tight capacity
FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) for March was basically unchanged from February at a reading of -8.7. The negative level of the SCI reflects extremely tight capacity available to haul goods. FTR currently expects the tight environment for shippers to moderate slightly in the coming months unless freight growth picks up as a result of
Cummins names Eaton top supplier
Cummins Inc. named Eaton a “Top Supplier” for its Technology Contribution on the SuperTruck program and SmartAdvantage integrated powertrain product. The award was presented to Eaton earlier this month at Cummins’ U.S. Supplier Conference in Indianapolis. Eaton was one of 17 suppliers to receive an award from the more than 5,000 companies that supply parts and
Industry Perspectives with Pressure Systems International: Good things happen when you pay attention
One of the industry’s leading supplier executives, Tim Musgrave, subscribes to the practice of listening ever so closely to customers—both current and potential ones. He subscribes to the habit described by a former GM CEO: “We listened to what our customers wanted and acted on what they said. Good things happen when you pay attention.”
PIT announces membership discount: Bison Transport encourages fleets to join
FPInnovations’ Performance Innovation Transport (PIT) group, a not-for-profit engineering and research group for the North American trucking industry, announced it is offering a 20% discount to fleets that join PIT before the end of June 2014. Benefits for the Canadian and U.S. fleets becoming members of the independent testing organization include: the ability to choose
FTR reports April Class 8 orders tempered from hot pace of previous months
FTR has released preliminary data showing April 2014 North American Class 8 truck net orders at 24,115, 11% below March results. While orders tempered in April 2014 from the torrid pace set in the previous four months, they were 5% above a year ago, continuing the year-over-year positive comparisons for a fifteenth consecutive month. Class
