Archive for January, 2010

IdleAire shuts down »

The major provider of shore power to truckers clos… More: continued here

Are U.S. stocks set for a down year? »

The adage ‘as January goes, so goes the year’ bodes ill for equity investors after the S&P 500 closed out its worst month in almost a year. More: continued here

Climate change debate heats up: OOIDA warns of diesel price effect »

Think climate change legislation doesn’t affect you? Think again. Climate change legislation – also known as cap and trade – includes one version already approved by the U.S. House and a different bill working its way through the Senate. Cap and trade drives up diesel prices, according to OOIDA representatives working in Washington D.C. More: [...]

IdleAire loses power, ceases operations on Friday, Jan. 29 »

Thousands of truckers who depended on IdleAire’s services to heat and cool their cabs were left out in the cold as the company ceased operations at noon on Friday, Jan. 29. Many drivers with IdleAire accounts have expressed concern about whether they will receive refunds from the company. More: continued here

USA Truck Reports 2009 Loss of $7.1 Million »

The ongoing national freight recession continues to pummel Van Buren-based USA Truck Inc., which reported a 2009 net income loss of $7.177 million compared to a gain of $3.14 million in 2008. More: continued here

Red Dot Corp. now distributing Sleeping Well idle-free A/C systems »

SEATTLE, Wash. – Red Dot Corp., which has 13 Canadian locations, has been approved to distribute Sleepin… [Full Story] More: continued here

NAST announces show calendar for 2010 »

The National Association of Show Trucks has announced its 2010 show schedule, kicking off with the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY. More: continued here

Cardinal Health 2Q profit falls, outlook raised »

Chip maker Altera Corp. said Tuesday its fourth-quarter profit improved, driven by higher demand across all of its markets. More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

‘Back on the Road’ winner to be announced at MATS »

Arrow Truck Sales is currently reviewing submissions to determine the winner of Back on the Road 2010. Country music star Aaron Tippin and Sirius XM radio personality Dave Nemo will be making the announcement at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY, in March. More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

Arrow Truck Sales clarifies confusion over collapse of similarly-named trucking firm »

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Arrow Truck Sales has issued a release emphasizing that the company is still a strong… [Full Story] More: continued here