Navistar moves to settle class action lawsuits, Troy Clarke sets sights on future
U.S class action plaintiffs have filed a motion seeking preliminary judicial approval of a settlement agreement that, when effective, will be a major step in resolving EGR litigation related to International Model Year 2011-2104 Class 8 trucks sold with the Navistar’s big bore engines.
Navajo Express takes care of drivers and lowers customers’ transportation costs
“There’s everything to gain by listening.” In one sense, it’s just that simple for Don Digby, Jr., president of Navajo Express. And Digby, who now heads up the third generation, family-owned business, means it.
At Contract Transport Services, dedication to safety and efficiency pays off
While delivering on time is a key to success for Contract Transport Services (CTS), operating safely is equally essential for the company.
Truck-Lite launches second generation Road Ready trailer tracking system
Truck-Lite Co. announced the release of its second-generation Road Ready system. To increase Road Ready’s compatibility with even more fleets, OEMs and trailer types, the MCU is available in either solar-powered or hardwired versions, the company shared The solar-powered MCU mounts on the front of a trailer, with the solar panel on top, providing a
Michelin rolls out all-season, heavy-duty tire for light-duty truck applications
Michelin North America Inc. unveiled its new Michelin Agilis CrossClimate tire for small-business owners and commercial fleets. This tire was designed specifically for ¾- and 1-ton pick-up trucks and vans used in commercial applications, as well as for European van platforms that have become increasingly popular in the North American market. These vehicles are seen
The Mennel Milling Co. embraces change to serve its operation, customers effectively
To say that The Mennel Milling Co. is dynamic would be an understatement. The Fostoria, Ohio-based private fleet hauls raw materials and over 2,000 bulk and packaged finished products to and from the company’s five mills in Ohio, Michigan, Illinois and Virginia, which produce more than 200 different types of flour each day. Routes primarily
PacLease Montreal’s Eliane Foley focuses on three areas to boost service operation
By staying on top of daily shop operations, actively working with technicians and other maintenance personnel, and focusing on cost control, PacLease Montreal in St-Laurent, Quebec, is constantly improving customer service, according to Eliane Foley, the shop’s service manager. “Those management skills,” she adds, “are what enable us to do a better job of running
NTEA discusses improving work truck efficiency, performance
As part of its ongoing effort to provide fleet executives with valuable resources, NTEA, the association for the work truck industry, regularly releases articles and other technical materials. Recently, an article by George Survant, senior director of fleet relations at the association and a veteran fleet manager himself, provided some very helpful advice on how
What CoVar Transportation focuses on for steady growth and profitable operation
For Dillon Varanay, vice president and co-founder of CoVar Transportation, ongoing success stems from focusing on what you do best and effectively serving customers. “In our case, we have made some decisions that have paid off,” he says. “Now we’re a smaller but more profitable operation because of those choices.” Founded in November of 2014,
What the right data can tell you about aftertreatment issues
You start to realize the power of data analysis when it starts to make your life easier, your decisions clearer. So let’s start with one of your biggest service pain points: aftertreatment systems. The words alone probably makes your stomach sink and your skin crawl, but they don’t have to. With the right data, you