The forward-thinking approach of Cowan Systems
In the 47 years that Michael Sizemore has worked in truck fleets, he’s seen what he calls some very intelligent decisions. “In 1994, when Joseph Cowan, the son of the company’s founder W.T. Cowan, opened Cowan Systems LLC as a new operating entity, he created a niche with a lightweight fleet,” says the director of
Gypsum Express fields trucks designed for maximum payload, reliability
With its recent move into bulk materials hauling, Gypsum Express is expanding the size and the scope of its operations. “Our expertise is in the flatbed market, so when we decided to start a bulk division we needed to learn about equipment for that type of operation,” says Larry Wight, vice president of the bulk
Geotab introduces Privacy Mode feature
Geotab has introduced a new Privacy Mode feature, which enables drivers and dispatchers to temporarily shield vehicle tracking within their MyGeotab fleet management application. According to Geotab, Privacy Mode is specifically designed for drivers who may use work vehicles on their personal time or in the event that it is an organizational requirement that exact
TMW, RMIS announce software integration
TMW and Registry Monitoring Insurance Services (RMIS) have announced a new software partnership. RMIS’s compliance management services and technologies will now be integrated into TMW.Suite, TMW’s transportation management system (TMS) for asset-based, asset-light and freight brokerage transportation service providers, expanding the software’s capabilities. TMW clients will be able to monitor carrier insurance information directly from
Inside automated manual transmissions with predictive cruise control
Introduced to the market only a few years ago, automated transmissions equipped with advanced cruise control features are now a staple of OEM offerings. Predictive cruise control systems use GPS data, onboard maps and cruise control to optimize cruising speed based on the topography of a truck’s route. As the truck enters certain types of
Separating from the pack: ERL Intermodal is meeting its customers’ needs with the right equipment, business practices
For Steve Sperbeck, general manager at ERL Intermodal, it’s all about confidence. In the fall of 2017, for example, the company that was originally named Empire Recycling Logistics took the step of rebranding itself as ERL Intermodal to better reflect the import/export container hauling nature of its business. “We wanted to be known for the
Fill up on truck tire inflation, maintenance tips
For every 10% of under-inflation in the tires on a vehicle, a 1% reduction in fuel economy will occur, said Matthew Hanchana, senior manager of the sales technical department for Giti Tire. That may seem small, but when you multiply by tire positions, trucks in your fleet and miles run per year, the cost adds
ATS Chemical highlights 3C Intelligent induction cleaner
ATS Chemical highlights its 3C Intelligent induction cleaner, which the company says removes heavy carbon deposits from the gasoline based internal combustion engine. The 3C microprocessor is programmed with a run profile that commands the 3C chemical to be delivered into the gasoline-based induction system where it can best reach all carbon sites within the
Optronics adds new surface-mount LED scene light
Optronics International has introduced the new UCL41 Series Scene Light. Optronics says that the new lamp is the first of a new style of directional scene lighting that casts a more focused beam of LED light in a direction that can be accurately defined simply by its placement, using 12 diodes and advanced optical engineering
The merger of ContainerPort Group, ASF Transportation Group means growth and success
When ContainerPort Group Inc. (CPG) and ASF Transportation Group LLC (ASF) merged earlier this year, the combination of the two enterprises formed an intermodal drayage operation with a footprint that covers most key markets east of the Rockies. The merger essentially doubled the company’s trucking capacity and solidified its presence in regions where it has
