Schizo Stereo Technology Helps Truck Outfitters Deliver a Double Punch
May 17, 2001
Truck Outfitters' new radio campaign allows listeners to choose the commercial they want to listen to. Each of the three ads contains two separate story lines: one on the left channel and one on the right. If listeners fail to turn their stereo balance control all the way to the left or right, they will hear pure gibbe ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler, U.S. Army to Adapt Environmentally-friendly Dodge Ram HEV for Military Applications
May 15, 2001
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 15 DaimlerChrysler Corporation and the U.S. Army Tank Automotive & Armaments Command (TACOM) - National Automotive Center (NAC) will develop a military version of the automaker's environmentally-friendly Dodge Ram HEV hybrid electric pickup truck. Under the agreement, DaimlerChrysler will desig ... Continue reading
Hino Trucks Launches New Website
May 14, 2001
NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Karen Reetz, (845-365-1400), reetz@hino.com Hino Launches New Website ORANGEBURG, NY., May 14, 2001 -- Hino, which markets Class 4-7 cabovers, has announced a new website (www.hino.com) which makes site navigation and information gathering easy. According to Ted. J. Fick, Hino's senior vice presid ... Continue reading
NHTSA Publishes List of March 2001 Recalls
May 14, 2001
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in March 2001 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. The list identifies the make and model of the vehicle or equipment involved, with a brief description of the safety problem. NHTSA said ... Continue reading
Accident Control System Developed Protects Trucking Firms From Liability
May 1, 2001
Safe Transportation Systems, Inc. released a legal opinion by David Lunny of Devlin, Jensen, Barristers and Solicitors, Vancouver, British Columbia, of the new STS Accident Control and Anti-Jackknife System. The opinion states, "...where STS safety system products are in manufacture and readily available to all new tru ... Continue reading
NHTSA Study Confirms Reflective Tape On Big Trucks Reduces Crashes
May 1, 2001
A new study by the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirms that the reflective tape now being required to make trailers on big trucks easier to see is effective in preventing crashes. The study estimates that fully-implemented federal visibility requirements f ... Continue reading
Alternative Fuel in The Home Of The Car
Apr 27, 2001
The Sacramento Bee reported that The California Fuel Cell Partnership hosted a one-day "Technology Forum" at its fueling facility at 3300 Industrial Blvd. -- an event designed to reach out to suppliers and promote exchanges of technical data. It also gave a pretty fair glimpse of the possibilities for hybrid-fuel vehic ... Continue reading
Wireless Technology Transforming the Trucking Industry
Apr 24, 2001
Vertical Wireless Associates Identifies Strong Growth in Fleet Management, Wireless Dispatch and Vehicle Tracking With much of the Evangelist selling accomplished, onboard fleet management systems employing wireless communications are positioned for strong growth. The early adopters have weighed in, and the benefits of ... Continue reading
Apr 20, 2001
HOUSTON, April 19 As part of one of the largest automotive class action settlements in history, nearly six million owners of GM pickup trucks will receive a letter from General Motors over the next few days offering them a certificate they can use toward the purchase of a new GM vehicle. At the same time, class members ... Continue reading
Kenworth Installs Parts Council Members for 2001
Apr 19, 2001
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jeff Parietti, (425) 828-5196 jparietti@paccar.com Kenworth Installs Parts Council Members for 2001 KIRKLAND, Wash., April 18, 2001 -- Kenworth Truck Co. has installed its Kenworth Parts Council members for 2001. The council consists of leading parts managers from Kenworth de ... Continue reading
New Tractor Trailer Anti-Jackknife System
Apr 19, 2001
BELLINGHAM, Wash.--April 18, 2001--Safe Transportation Systems, Inc. (STS) (OTC BB: SFTS) announced today that the Company has accepted an invitation to demonstrate its new Accident Control and Anti-Jackknife System at The Fourth International Conference on Accident Investigation, Reconstruction, Interpretation and the ... Continue reading
USFreightways Reports First Quarter Results
Apr 19, 2001
CHICAGO--April 19, 2001--USFreightways Corporation reported revenue for the first quarter ended March 31, 2001 of $621,393,000 compared to $618,690,000 reported for the first quarter which ended April 1, 2000. Net income for the current year's quarter was $8,451,000, or 32 cents diluted earnings per share, compared to ... Continue reading
USA Truck, Inc. Announces Operating Results
Apr 19, 2001
VAN BUREN, Ark.--April 18, 2001--USA Truck, Inc. today announced operating revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2001 of $60,908,374, up 10.5% from $55,144,425 for the same quarter of 2000. The net loss of $404,910 for the first quarter of 2001 was slightly more than the loss of $394,385 for the first quarter of 200 ... Continue reading
Apr 18, 2001
ORLANDO, Fla.--April 17, 2001-- Enhanced On-board Device Combines Stored GPS Geographic Data With Real-time Automatic Vehicle Locating (AVL) Capability Companies are demanding new ways to control operating costs and improve their bottom-line results. In response, Orlando-based FleetBoss Global Positioning Solutions(TM) ... Continue reading
Cummins Reaffirms Its Commitment to Meet 2002 Emissions Requirements
Apr 18, 2001
COLUMBUS, Ind.--April 17, 2001--In meetings with EPA officials, representatives of Cummins Inc. have confirmed Cummins' commitment to meet the deadline to produce lower emissions engines as outlined in a consent decree Cummins signed in 1998. Four other engine manufacturers also signed similar consent decrees. Based up ... Continue reading
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