Fleet Equipment News
Commercial freight transportation is a machine-based business. Highly technical equipment and advanced engineering are at the center of supply chain and require constant innovation. Transport Topics equipment coverage focuses on the machines and other physical assets that make delivery possible. It looks closely at available truck, trailer, and chassis models, developments in the engineering space, and maintenance innovations and best practices.
Cadec Gets $4 Mln. Funding Boost From Thule
Cadec Global, which offers fleet management services, said it has received an additional $4 million in funding from Thule Investments that will be applied to support further growth.
April 13, 2009Sterling Truck Corp. Closes After 11 Years
Sterling Truck Corp. officially ended its 11-year life span last month when the last Class 8 rolled off the St. Thomas, Ontario, assembly line, part of a final order for ABF Freight System Inc.
April 13, 2009Massachusetts Weighs Transportation Reform
The Massachusetts House of Representatives has joined the Senate in approving a reform plan for the state’s transportation system.
Ryder Lowers 1Q Outlook
Ryder System Wednesday cut its first-quarter forecast, saying the ongoing recession has hurt its freight volumes and reduced demand.
April 8, 2009Iteris Buys Hamilton Signal Assets
Iteris Inc., which makes lane-departure warning systems for the trucking industry, said Tuesday it acquired assets from Hamilton Signal including its Abacus system. Terms were not disclosed.
April 7, 2009Navman Wireless Tracking Software Adds Reporting
Navman Wireless has added a reporting system to its Internet-based tracking software, Online-AVL, the company said.
April 6, 2009Old Dominion to Install PeopleNet’s Onboard Systems
Less-than-truckload carrier Old Dominion Freight Line said it will install PeopleNet’s onboard communications systems across its entire fleet of 5,100 trucks.
April 6, 2009FedEx Wins Wash. State Class Action Suit over Classification of Drivers as Contractors
FedEx Corp. last week won a Washington state class action case that affirmed the company’s position on driver classification.
April 6, 2009Delphi to Sell Brake, Suspension Unit to Chinese Firm
Delphi Corp. has agreed to its global suspension and brake business to Chinese firm BeijingWest Industries Co., Bloomberg reported Tuesday.
March 31, 2009Vanguard Parent to Market U.S. Trailer, Create National Master Dealer Network
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — China International Marine Containers introduced the first trailer it is marketing in the United States under its own name, a refrigerated unit it said contains a proprietary insulation system that will eliminate the 3% to 7% in condensation weight that typical reefers build up in a year.
March 31, 2009