Allison output retarder available for Freightliner M2 112 refuse trucks
Freightliner Trucks announced that the Allison Transmissions output retarder is now available as an option for M2 112 Natural Gas refuse trucks spec’d with Allison 3000 and 4000 series RDS transmissions. Integrated with the Cummins Westport ISL G natural gas engine and part of the transmission, the output retarder provides seamless secondary vehicle braking, ultimately reducing pad
Empire Express deploys technology and the right equipment, fields trained drivers to meet expectations
Empire Express has always had an excellent long-term safety record, says Tim Gatlin, president and chief executive officer of the Memphis-based general commodities and contract carrier. “As a specialist in hauling hazardous materials and time sensitive freight,” he adds, “we’re always looking for ways to refine our practices and improve our performance.” A good deal
Fastrak Express employs the new Kenworth T880 to support growing business
Manure. According to Don Needham, owner of Fastrak Express Inc., in Rising Sun, Md., it’s the key ingredient in growing quality mushrooms. Needham should know. He was a third generation mushroom grower, before starting a trucking company dedicated to transporting horse manure and straw. Once delivered to a compost operation, the manure and straw go through
Valspar Oil Stain Remover keeps shop floors clean
Oil stains are bound to happen in any shop and cleaning these stains can be a challenge. New Valspar Oil Stain Remover is a solution for keep concrete floors clean and help make a lasting impression on customers. “Our new fast-acting, easy-to-use Valspar Oil Stain Remover absorbs and lifts oil stains without scrubbing,” said Katie
Rush Enterprises reports ‘solid financial performance’ in Q1 2014
Rush Enterprises Inc. announced results for quarter one of 2014, ending March 31, 2014. The company’s net income was $12 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, compared with net income of $13.5 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, in the quarter ended March 31, 2013. “We are proud of the company’s solid financial performance this
The ‘SS’ is coming to a theater near you
What is the SS? Is it the Secret Service? Silent Service? Submarine Service? Social Services? No, there is a new group term from the financial group—strategic sourcing (SS). Wow, what does that mean? What it means is that the person who buys corn flakes on Monday buys tires and oil on Wednesday. The term SS
IT solutions as a management tool can lead to cost savings, productivity benefits
Deryk Powell, president of Velociti Inc., points out that, “One reason there are a growing number of aftermarket technologies being deployed by trucking operations today is that on-board communications, telematics, tracking, fuel saving and safety systems and facility-based management solutions, can deliver transformational benefits to transportation organizations. At the same time, leveraging IT solutions to
Real-time cloud-based proof-of-delivery can be a lifeline
Innovative Office Solutions, a Minneapolis-based independent office supply dealer, was drowning in paper. It reached for a proof-of-delivery (POD) lifeline that has helped the company’s drivers and back office become more efficient, while reducing costs and improving service. Delivering those advantages means that real-time, cloud-based JumpTrack has helped make Innovative more competitive, according to Jump
Jump Technologies introduces route optimization into proof-of-delivery solution
Jump Technologies announced a route optimization solution built specifically for independent office supply dealers. Route optimization is now available for the JumpTrack cloud-based, proof-of-delivery solution (POD), which, according to Jump Technologies, transforms an unordered list of stops into an optimized delivery sequence, ultimately reducing operational costs of the fleet. According to the National Private Truck
Fleet truck replacement and leasing strategies
As the economy has improved through 2013 into 2014, the industry has seen a steady increase in tonnage. With the average age of fleet trucks now at eight years, it is time to either replace or lease trucks. Coming off an economic slump, some fleets—who may be wary of investing in new trucks—are now leasing