NTEA Executive Leadership Summit announced
This fall, the NTEA, the Association for the Work Truck Industry, will host its inaugural Executive Leadership Summit. The annual Executive Summit will provide leaders within the work truck industry the unique opportunity to listen to and engage with experts to help them prepare for the future. The 2014 Executive Summit will take place Oct. 14-15,
Love’s Travel Stops completes first Fast-Fill CNG station
Love’s Travel Stops Fast-Fill compressed natural gas (CNG) is now available for heavy-duty trucks at its travel stop in Willis, Texas, located on Interstate 45, Exit 95, thus opening its first Texas Triangle location. It’s the first of ten stations to open in this phase of the company’s plan to offer Love’s Fast-Fill CNG at
Rush Enterprises Inc. reports 2013 financial results
Rush Enterprises Inc. reported record annual revenues of $3.4 billion compared to $3.1 billion in 2012 and net income of $49.2 million, or $1.22 per diluted share. In 2013, the company recognized a pre-tax charge of $10.8 million in its selling, general and administrative expense related to the Retirement and Transition Agreement with W. Marvin
WABCO acquires Transics International
WABCO Holdings Inc. announced that it has acquired Transics International NV, a fleet management solution headquartered in Ypres, Belgium. WABCO has completed the acquisition of 96.84 % of Transics International shares by acquiring holding company Tavares NV in a cash transaction. The purchase price was EUR 111.1 million, which included the acquisition of EUR 15.3 million
SmartDrive Systems selected by Goggin Warehousing
SmartDrive Systems announced that Goggin Warehousing has equipped its entire fleet with SmartDrive. The company is using the system to help sharpen defensive driving skills and to create a protective environment for its drivers. “We chose SmartDrive after an initial deployment in some selected locations,” said Keith Bellenfant, president of Goggin Warehousing, a Shelbyville, Tenn.-based
Odyssey Battery expands social media presence
Odyssey Battery by EnerSys has expanded its social media presence with the launch of an Instagram page, effective Feb. 1, 2014. Instagram provides an additional platform for Odyssey battery by EnerSys to connect with customers and fans by sharing photos pertaining to Odyssey battery sponsorships, special events, new product updates and more. To connect or follow Odyssey battery
Integrated solutions for fuel purchasing can help lower costs
What an interesting time for motor carriers. New or rising costs for trucks and drivers, regulatory requirements and safety mandates are all ongoing challenges. And let’s not forget fuel. This might be a good time to review the costs associated with fuel. Costs, plural? Yes, the direct cost of fuel that actually is burned is
Vigillo announces the DataQs Success Report
Vigillo LLC, creators of data mining software products designed to aggregate, organize and deliver complex fleet safety information, announced the DataQs Success Report. The new offering allows motor carriers to easily identify where their DataQs challenges are likely to have the best chance of success. FMCSA’s DataQs allow carriers to request a review of federal
J. J. Keller and Verizon join forces for e-log solution
J. J. Keller & Associates Inc. introduces the J. J. Keller Compliance Tablet powered by Verizon, a solution that, according to the companies, will help ease fleets’ transitions to E-Logs. “This collaboration of the leader in compliance with the leader in communication gives our tablet users an all-inclusive E-Log solution supported by a 4G network,”
Double Coin Tires, CMA announce new distribution center
Double Coin Tires and CMA announced the grand opening of their new west coast distribution center in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. The new distribution center recently completed its final phase of construction located at the intersection of 8th Street and Vineyard Avenue in the city of Rancho Cucamonga. The center will support the dealer and end
Gabriel expands heavy-duty product, service offerings
The Original Gabriel Ride Control LLC, a manufacturer and supplier of heavy-duty (HD) Fleetline and GasSLX, has expanded its product and service offerings significantly since it began distributing directly to HD customers one year ago. The company has added 44 new truck, trailer and bus SKU’s and 116 new competitive interchanges to its coverage. All
EnerSys becomes official partner of Team Penske
EnerSys and Team Penske announced a multi-year agreement, naming EnerSys as official partner of Team Penske beginning in 2014. EnerSys will also become an integral partner with Team Penske and will have its Odyssey battery brand on the b-post of the No. 22 NASCAR Nationwide Series (NSS) Ford Mustang beginning in Daytona. “To be able
