FRISCO, Texas — Learning the basics of an industry and demonstrating professionalism are instrumental to excelling in a male-dominated field such as trucking, according to two managers from DISA Global Solutions.
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Capitol Agenda for the Week of Nov. 12: Honoring Those Who Served Our Nation
Robbie Roth of FedEx Freight knows well the bonds that are created by serving in the military and working in the trucking industry.
Trailer orders show no sign of slowing down
More OEMs are taking orders for the second half of 2019, which customers responded by reserving those future build slots.
Diesel Slips 2.1 Cents to $3.317 a Gallon Amid Oil’s Steep Drop
The national average price for regular gasoline plunged 6.7 cents to $2.686 a gallon, DOE’s Energy Information Administration said. The average is 9.4 cents higher than it was a year ago.
Phillips Industries Cites 600% Growth in Electrical Harness Unit After Mexican Expansion
Phillips Industries’ electrical harness division, which expanded into Coahuila, Mexico, 10 years ago, has experienced 600% growth since expanding production of electrical harnesses into Mexico in 2008, according to the Santa Fe Springs, Calif., company.
Phillips Industries Cites 600% Growth in Electrical Harness Unit After Mexican Expansion
Phillips Industries’ electrical harness division, which expanded into Coahuila, Mexico, 10 years ago, has experienced 600% growth since expanding production of electrical harnesses into Mexico in 2008, according to the Santa Fe Springs, Calif., company.
EPA Plans to Review Nitrogen Oxide Emissions Standard for Heavy Trucks
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officials said they are in the early stages of an environmental review to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions from heavy-duty truck engines.
Trends in driver incentive programs
Recruiting new drivers is hard. That’s why many trucking companies make it their primary mission to retain the drivers they already have. And, with so many retention program options, it’s imperative to know what’s working and what’s most effective.
P.S.I. introduces TPMS for commercial vehicles
Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) recently introduced TireView, a new tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) designed for the demanding commercial vehicle market.
The company said it expects to deliver TireView to the market in early 2019.
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Idelic Raises $2 Million in Round Led by Bain Capital Ventures
Idelic, a Pittsburgh-based data and analytics platform for improving transportation industry safety, has closed a $2 million financing round, the company announced in a press release Nov. 9. The round was led by Bain Capital Ventures, with TDF Ventures…