Intermec Offers Tough Handheld
Technology firm Intermec said it has introduced a rugged, handheld computer capable of reading symbols at distances from six inches to 50 feet
July 17, 2007Diesel Rises 4¢ to $2.889; Gas Jumps 6.8¢ to $3.049
Diesel fuel’s national average price jumped 4 cents in the past week to $2.889 a gallon, the highest price since September, the Department of Energy said Monday.
July 17, 2007Magtec, PeopleNet Set Deal to Integrate Security Technology
Salvation Army to Install SmartDrive Software on Entire Fleet
The Salvation Army said it will install safety monitoring and vehicle diagnostic systems, manufactured by SmartDrive, on its entire fleet.
July 16, 2007Con-way to Buy Contract Freighters for $750 Million
Con-way Inc. said Monday it has entered into an agreement to buy truckload carrier Contract Freighters Inc. for $750 million.
July 16, 2007Vancouver Port Plans Stricter Truck Safety, Environmental Standards
The Vancouver Port Authority said Monday it had introduced the most demanding container truck safety and environmental licensing standards in North America for the British Columbia port.
July 16, 2007Eaton’s 2Q Profit Dips; Company Boosts Outlook
Vehicle parts manufacturer Eaton Corp. said Monday its second-quarter net earnings dipped compared with a year ago, but its earnings per share remained the same and the company boosted its full-year profit outlook.
July 16, 2007Letter to the Editor: SafeStat Scores
Getloaded.com Offers Cellphone-Based Service
Web-based load board Getloaded.com said Friday it will offer its core services to truckers via cell phone.
July 16, 2007ATRI, FMCSA to Host Safety Webinar
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the American Transportation Research Institute will co-host a trucking industry Webinar on Wednesday, July 25, on onboard collision warning systems.
July 16, 2007