Aperia Technologies Inc., a supplier of tire-inflation technologies for commercial vehicle tractors and trailers, announced the release of a new chrome cover for the Halo Tire Inflator.
August 30, 2018BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel
Peterbilt Factory Installs Aero Devices for P.A.M.
P.A.M. Transportation Services is beginning to take delivery of 550 new Peterbilt Motors Co. trucks that the manufacturer will factory install with FlowBelow Tractor AeroKits, the aftermarket supplier announced.
August 29, 2018BusinessEquipmentSafety
Flatbed Companies Offer Drivers Incentives, Focus on Training to Keep Cargo Secure
Flatbed carriers haul a wide variety of cargo, but securing that cargo requires extra work from drivers. To attract and retain those drivers, flatbed companies said they’re offering incentives and investing heavily in equipment and training to ensure loads are properly secured.
August 29, 2018BusinessEquipment
Exceptional Demand Builds for Used Trailers
The used trailer market is surging. Values are high and inventory is sometimes scarce as buyers look for alternatives to higher-priced new equipment, largely available only after long lead times, industry experts said.
August 28, 2018BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
Summit Partners Acquires MercuryGate International
Investment firm Summit Partners announced the acquisition of MercuryGate International Inc., a provider of SaaS-based transportation management system solutions.
August 28, 2018BusinessEquipment
Used Truck Prices, Sales Climb in July
Used truck sales rose in July, as did the average price in a hot market where finding inventory to buy or sell is a challenge, ACT Research Co. reported.
August 28, 2018GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyTCA
New Mexico Committed to Reversing Trend of Workplace Fatalities
In 2016, the most recent year for which comprehensive data is available nationally, 41 individuals were killed in work-related incidents in New Mexico.
August 27, 2018BusinessEquipmentSafety
Bendix Transitions Facilities to New Quality Standards
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake announced each has completed all audits successfully, ensuring full transition to the new standards from the International Automotive Task Force, and the International Organization for Standardizations.
August 27, 2018BusinessEquipmentFuel
J.B. Hunt 360 Perks Taps Pilot Flying J, Goodyear, SiriusXM
J.B. Hunt, SiriusXM, Pilot Flying J and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. have announced a rewards program that they said will help carriers save money, spend more time driving and have an overall better experience.
August 27, 2018BusinessEquipmentLogistics
PS Logistics Finalizes Purchase of D. Mosley Trucking
PS Logistics has completed the purchase of D. Mosley Trucking Inc. and DMT Logistics Services Inc., the Birmingham, Ala.-based company announced Aug. 23. Financial terms were not announced.
August 27, 2018