Vikner Named Mack President and CEO
Jun 18, 2001
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa.--June 15, 2001--Mack Trucks, Inc. today announced that Paul L. Vikner of Allentown, Pa., will become president and chief executive officer in early July. Vikner, 51, succeeds Michel Gigou, who will become president and CEO of Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA). Both Mack and VTNA are part of Volvo Glo ... Continue reading
Roadway Express Honored by Mitsubishi as 2000 Vendor of the Year
Jun 18, 2001
AKRON, Ohio--June 15, 2001--Roadway Express, Inc. was recognized as "2000 Vendor of the Year -- Less-than-Truckload Category," by Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc., (MDEA) Traffic Department. Also honored by MDEA were Mark Hertel, corporate account executive, and Michelle Baitx, administrative assistant, bot ... Continue reading
CHP Turns Up Heat On Unsafe Truckers
Jun 15, 2001
In response to an increase in truck-related and truck-at-fault collisions statewide, CHP Commissioner Spike Helmick is launching an aggressive enforcement effort today targeting unsafe truckers. "A record number of commercial trucks are traveling on our roads and highways. The shortage of professional drivers has also ... Continue reading
CHP Turns Up Heat On Unsafe Truckers Statewide
Jun 14, 2001
WHO: California Highway Patrol WHAT: Statewide special enforcement effort targeting unsafe commercial trucks WHEN: Thursday, June 14, 2001, beginning at 6 a.m. WHERE: Statewide in areas identified as having truck-related problems WHY: In response to an increase in truck-involved and truck-at-fault collisions statewide, ... Continue reading
Arnold Transportation Wins Top Safety Award
Jun 8, 2001
Arnold Transportation Services, an operating unit of Arnold Industries, Inc., has received the top safety award for the year 2000 from the Georgia Motor Trucking Association for truckload carriers with over 20 million miles. The award, sponsored annually by Trailmobile, recognizes those carriers with the lowest frequen ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Extends Line of U.S. Marine Corps Tactical Vehicles with New Tow Truck Model
Jun 7, 2001
OSHKOSH, Wis.--June 7, 2001-- Ultra-Mobility Wrecker is First Defense Truck Equipped with Command Zone(TM) Technology Oshkosh Truck Corporation announced today that it has expanded its line of U.S. Marine Corps Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) trucks with the addition of a ultra-performance tow truck. This mu ... Continue reading
Remembering Larry Orr -- "Father of Truck Aerodynamics"
Jun 6, 2001
Larry Orr, a trucking industry visionary and innovator, passed away on May 31 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was 60. Larry is survived by his wife Carol and their children Bill, Cathy and Mary. Orr had a distinguished 36-year career with Kenworth Truck Company and PACCAR. His love for engineering - for ... Continue reading
Toyota pickup bests U.S. rivals in insurance group crash test
Jun 4, 2001
Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Co.'s full-sized Tundra pickup truck outmuscled rivals from Detroit's Big Three automakers in crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The IIHS, a U.S. insurance industry group that lobbies automakers on safety issues, issued results of its offset crash tes ... Continue reading
May 30, 2001
CLEARWATER, Fla.--May 30, 2001--AquaLux Corporation, makers of AquaFuel(R), announced today that tests show AquaFuel reduces diesel hydrocarbon emissions to zero. "If you are like me, you hate to see diesel engines giving out large clouds of black smoke," said AquaLux President John Lux. "Now you can get relief; we can ... Continue reading
Premium Services Drive Revenues in North American Road Freight Market
May 29, 2001
Shipping clients are willing to pay for faster, more reliable deliveries with expanded tracking capabilities. Consequently, road freight firms that offer expedited, guaranteed deliveries and other premium services will have a key advantage in the marketplace. New analysis by Frost & Sullivan (www.transportation.frost.c ... Continue reading
May 29, 2001
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 29 The Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles (PNGV) has released an annual report outlining successful and pending implementation of technologies developed to decrease fuel consumption and/or improve emissions. The Review of Technical Progress of Goal 2 Research is compiled annually to ref ... Continue reading
May 23, 2001
WEST CHESTER, Pa., May 23 With the sale of its consumer books in January 2001, and the resulting reorganization behind it, Nichols Publishing, publisher of automotive information under the Chilton(TM) brand name, has now turned its focus on the professional market. "For many years, our books have been known as a truste ... Continue reading
TACH SPECIAL: The Auto Channel presents hot jazz and cool cars
May 22, 2001
May 23, 2001 Auto Central - May 22, 2001 - On Wednesday, May 23rd, THE AUTO CHANNEL will present more than three hours of great Jazz music in celebration of this weekend's Sacramento Jazz Jubilee - the world's largest jazz festival. The concert features FAT SAM, Scotland's premier band, with a special appearance by the ... Continue reading
May 22, 2001
STAMFORD, Conn.--May 22, 2001--Analysts at Gartner, Inc. today said that the Bridgestone/Firestone and Ford breakup has the two firms focused on each other at the expense of customers. The result, according to Gartner, will be an increased market share for competitors of both companies. "The finger pointing may advance ... Continue reading
Eaton Innovations Contribute to GM Displacement On Demand
May 21, 2001
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--May 21, 2001--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today disclosed more details about its previously announced $500 million contract with General Motors . Eaton will provide GM with variable valve actuation technology and components for GM's new advanced powertrain technology called ... Continue reading
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