All Trucking articles – Page 12
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ArticleBrazil struggles to keep supply chain costs from taking off
The Automotive Logistics South America conference in São Paulo heard familiar laments about infrastructure and the creative ways that Brazilians keep the supply chain moving. Port reforms and continuing automotive investment is putting more emphasis on improving logistics operationsClick here to read the full version of this report. When automotive ...
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ArticleAries Freight to open Texas facility serving major OEMs
Aries Freight Systems, which provides contract logistics and distribution services for the automotive industry, will officially open a new warehouse and distribution centre at the border with Mexico in Brownsville, Texas on October 16th. The centre, which become operational earlier this year, handles freight moving between Mexico and the US ...
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ArticleUS hours-of-service rule could change outbound business models
The introduction of new hours-of-service regulations for truck drivers brought in by the United States Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in July this year is causing concern for vehicle carriers operating across the country.One of the main concerns is the provision stating that drivers who have reached 70 hours ...
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ArticleComplexity meets coordination at Magna Europe
Magna Logistics Europe has increasingly taken a more integrated approach to engineering logistics across the tier supplier’s massive European network, including rolling out IT tools and concepts developed at contract manufacturing unit, Magna Steyr
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ArticleJack Cooper set to buy Allied Holdings
North American vehicle haulier Jack Cooper is to acquire the business of bankrupt rival Allied System Holdings following a successful bid confirmed this week.“Yesterday the Bankruptcy Court judge in Delaware confirmed that Jack Cooper Holdings Corporation was the successful bidder in the 363 auction sale of Allied Holdings,” Michael Riggs, ...
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ArticleTruck fleet purchasing part 2: tailoring trucks to fit a niche
In the second part of our study into truck fleet procurement for vehicle logistics, manufacturers and equipment providers explain how they are striving to meet the large needs of a very small industry.Talking to car hauliers about their fleet purchasing strategies reveals just how specialised their requirements are for vehicle ...
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ArticleTruck fleet purchasing part 1: LSPs better shop around
Given the high costs in purchasing and running fleets, it is vital that car hauliers consider their options carefully when buying power units. We speak to the buyers to find out what they want Assessing performance and designBuying in a niche marketLife-cycle costA buyer’s spec listService parts and maintenance Although ...
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ArticleVolvo ends Renault Trucks deal with Karsan
Volvo Group will end its agreement with Turkish manufacturer Karsan for assembly of Renault Trucks at Karsan’s plant near Bursa when its current six-year deal expires in November. Renault Trucks is part of the Volvo Group following a buyout in 2001, and the Swedish company established its agreement with Karsan ...
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ArticleTractor dealer Eagle Mark 4 opens warehouse in North Carolina
Eagle Mark 4, which deals in aftermarket parts for terminal and yard tractors, has opened a new warehouse in Wilmington, North Carolina. The facility will provide over 1,000 clients with next-day ground shipping services on all yard truck part orders. The company said its truck yard inventory has grown by ...
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ArticleUS court upholds hours-of-service regulations
An appeal by the American Trucking Association (ATA) against recently enacted hours-of-service rules for drivers has been rejected by the US Court of Appeals, except for a provision that called for short-haul drivers to take a 30 minute break, which has been overturned.“While we are disappointed the Court chose to ...
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ArticleK Line India starts milkruns for Denso
“K” Line’s subsidiary company in India, K Line (India) Private Limited, has started milkrun operations of automotive parts in the suburbs of Delhi for Denso India. The company has suggested that it is one of the first examples of such activities for tier suppliers in the country. The milkrun service ...
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ArticleRyder sees profit growth in first half of 2013
Ryder System has reported higher revenue and profits for the second quarter and first half of this year. The rises were aided in part by growth and new business in the company’s Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) division, which includes contract logistics for the automotive industry. Across all its divisions, the ...
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ArticlePenske Automotive buys Australian commercial vehicle distributor
US-based vehicle retailer, Penske Automotive, has signed a contract to buy Western Star Trucks Australia (WSTA), the commercial vehicles division of Australia’s Transpacific Industries, for $200m. The company primarily distributes heavy and medium-sized trucks, as well as spare and aftermarket parts, for Western Star Truck, MAN and Dennis Eagle in ...
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ArticleCon-way Freight expands Mexico services
Con-way Freight has announced the launch of an improved service package in Mexico, which it hopes will raise the visibility of logistics between the US and Mexico. The service will support tier suppliers moving automotive freight between the two countries. The new service will provide real-time, door-to-door online tracking and ...
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ArticleCargolift to handle inbound for Renault-Nissan
Cargolift is reported to have secured a contract with Renault-Nissan in Brazil to handle the transport of inbound parts from regional suppliers to Nissan’s factory in Resende and to the Renault facility in Pinhais. Operations to the Nissan plant will begin in October this year, and thereafter and at ...
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ArticleSimplytrak launches online freight exchange
Global vehicle tracking provider Simplytrak has launched a free online freight exchange called 'shipntrak' that it said enables shippers and hauliers to match cargo with available space.The company said the auction-style platform will help reduce costs and promote competition amongst hauliers. At the same time it will provide hauliers with ...
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ArticleLooking for drivers of change in North American trucking
Trucking capacity in North America is balanced but still faces strains thanks to driver shortages and changing regulations. Carriers are responding with fleet investments, IT upgrades and a shift to paperless billings.The number of new vehicle sales in the United States continued to grow in 2012, on pace for an ...
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ArticleIndustry mourns loss of Jim Moore
It was with great sadness that Automotive Logistics learned of the passing of Jim Moore this week. Moore was vice president, Supply Chain Excellence, at Ryder System and had more than 25 years’ experience in the supply chain industry. He died on Saturday night after a lengthy illness. ...
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ArticleSouth African transport strike ends
A three-week long strike started by truck drivers in South Africa is reported to have ended following renegotiations involving the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Aribitration (CCMA). The South African Transport & Allied Workers' Union (SATAWU) and several smaller groups agreed Friday to an offer from ...
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ArticleUK trials longer semi trailers
The UK’s Department of Transport (DfT) has selected a 172 transport providers operating in the country to begin a ten-year trial into the use of longer semi trailers, including those providing services to the automotive industry. Carried out by the DfT’s Freight and Logistics Division, the study has ...