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Keller offers DOT medical exam handbook

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:33:00 CDT

J J Keller & Associates Inc announces its latest publication: DOT Medical Exams: The Complete Guide. This compact handbook helps transportation managers understand the driver medical qualification and examination process

OPW provides Civacon rack equipment

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:31:00 CDT

OPW Engineered Systems, a division of OPW Fluid Transfer Group, announced that it is now the single source for selling the Civacon brand of rack monitoring equipment

Hogebuilt expands quarter fender line

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:30:00 CDT

Hogebuilt has recently introduced two new products, expanding its M-Series 430 stainless steel quarter fender offering. The 30" and 34" quarter fenders have a bright annealed mirror-shine finish and contain Hogebuilt’s 3" side flange

More Recognition for Eagle Transport Chemical Division

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:27:00 CDT

The newly formed Chemical Division of Eagle Transport Corp has received the Eastman Supplier Excellence Award or ESEP in recognition of Outstanding Quality Performance

New J J Keller handbook helps protect workers from H2S

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:26:00 CDT

Oil and gas sector workers have a new resource to help them understand the serious dangers of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas, which can cause serious injury or even death. J J Keller developed its new H2S: Understand the Dangers handbook as a training aid

ATA tells Congress damaging HOS changes are unwarranted

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:25:00 CDT

In testimony June 18 before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s panel on highways and transit, Steve Williams, chairman and CEO of Maverick USA, said upcoming changes to federal hours-of-service (HOS) rules are costly and unsupported by data or research

Textainer partners with Trifleet in tank container leasing

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:39:00 CDT

Textainer Group Holdings Limited and Trifleet Leasing BV signed an agreement under which Textainer will invest in new intermodal tank containers to be managed by Trifleet. This marks Textainer’s entry into the tank container leasing market

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for April stays positive

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:38:00 CDT

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for April as reported in the June 2013 Trucking Update reflects a strongly favorable environment for trucking, increasing another 0.7 points for the month to a reading of 13.8

New Oiltanking terminal in Indonesia targeting Asian demand growth

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:32:00 CDT

Oiltanking GmbH says that under its joint-venture partnership Gunvor Group it will construct a green field terminal on the island of Karimun, Indonesia

ATA hails Supreme Court ruling on challenge to LA Port drayage rules

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:30:00 CDT

In an opinion handed down June 13, the US Supreme Court agreed with American Trucking Associations (ATA) and unanimously rejected burdensome operational mandates the Port of Los Angeles had attempted to impose on interstate commerce, according to ATA officials

Linde expands commitment to LNG-fueled trucks, buys 20 more

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:29:00 CDT

Linde North America, a global leader in the growing liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling market, is intensifying its commitment to LNG with the purchase of 20 LNG-fueled trucks

Kit simplifies Solimar Fluidizer installation

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:12:00 CDT

Solimar Pneumatics has announced a new method of installation for its Fluidizer disks. Now upgrading to the aeration of the Solimar Fluidizer can be accomplished easily for silos, hoppers, and bins

Champion provides synthetic CNG oil

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:08:00 CDT

Champion Oil recently announced a new full synthetic low-ash oil for fleets fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), or propane

ATA opens registration for annual MC&E

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:58:00 CDT

The American Trucking Associations has opened registration for the annual Management Conference & Exhibition, scheduled for October 19-22 in Orlando FL

Iowa

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:15:00 CDT