Trucking Industry News & Technology
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 2017 — When Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida on Sunday, September 10, it was unknown whether the IFDA Truck Driving Championship in Orlando would happen a few days later. Due to the efforts of many, the 2017 transportation safety event was held and on the following Saturday as the sun rose over the […]
WyoTech’s Bonnie Greenwood Becomes First Female TMCFutureTech Champion ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 2017 — The American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council announced that Mark McLean, a FedEx Freight technician from Montgomery, New York, had won his third Grand Champion title at the National Technicians Skills Competitions, most in the 13-year history of the […]
MAUMEE, Ohio, Sept. 2017 — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced that it has selected Christophe Dominiak to serve as its new senior vice president and chief technology officer. He replaces George Constand, who is retiring. Dominiak most recently served as vice president of global engineering for Dana’s Off-Highway Drive and Motion Technologies business since February 2016. Previously, […]
Boreas Nitrogen Cooling System, a direct inject nitrogen climate controlled system for refrigerated transportation, has taken their technology on the road for demonstration. First stop in the journey … Ruan Transportation Management Systems. Photo of Ruan RED CNG Tractor and the Boreas Nitrogen Cooling Trailer Ruan Transportation Management Systems is […]
– Six smart electronic functions protect starter from potential system damage – Simple drop-in replacement for wide variety of heavy-duty starter applications with the first application in the 39MT™ starter – Warranty for Smart IMS covers nearly any system-related issue AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 2017 — At the North American Commercial Vehicle […]
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 2017 — FleetPride, the nation’s largest independent distributor of aftermarket heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, recently held a grand opening event at its new branch in New Orleans. The branch is FleetPride’s third location in Louisiana, and is one of 64 locations in its southeastern U.S. network. “We’re happy to be serving […]
Nearly 400 Wabash National suppliers and associates participate in charity golf outing and auction LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Sept. 21, 2017 – Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC) raised $425,000 for more than 20 community organizations at its annual charity golf outing on September 13, held in conjunction with the company’s annual Supplier Conference, […]
Jost International wins top award; 29 companies earn other performance awards LAFAYETTE, Ind., Sept. 2017 — Wabash National Corporation (NYSE:WNC) recognized top suppliers yesterday during its annual Supplier Conference. More than 300 attendees representing 240 companies attended the conference in Lafayette, Indiana, during which 30 suppliers received awards for exceptional performance. “Innovation is the heart […]
– Celadon to outsource driving academy and recruit from third-party driving schools – Driving academy locations to be re-opened under third-party operation INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 2017 — Celadon Trucking will exit its three Celadon Driving Academy (CDA) locations in Indianapolis, Laredo and Richmond later this year. One of Celadon’s third-party driving school partners plans to establish […]
Cherry Hill, N.J. – (September 19, 2017) – Polar Service Centers has acquired Girard Equipment’s distribution division in Linden, New Jersey. The facility distributes aftermarket tank truck and tank trailer parts, pumps, hoses and refinery equipment. The Linden location joins Polar’s recently acquired 12- bay service facility in Paterson, New […]
