|
|
Industry News
TCA
elects Kaburick
as 2010-11 chairman
John Kaburick, president of Earl L Henderson Trucking Company, Salem
IL, has been elected as the 2010-11 chairman of the Truckload Carriers
Association (TCA). The swearing-in ceremony took place during the
association’s recent annual convention at the Wynn Las Vegas in Las
Vegas NV.
Kaburick’s career in the motor carrier industry began in 1973 when
he was an owner-operator with just one truck. Two years later, he and a
partner launched a small trucking company that quickly grew into a
30-truck fleet. In 1977, Kaburick left the company to work as a salesman
for a local truck dealership. This position helped him build a network
of friends and contacts until 1990, when one of his long-time customers
made him an offer he could not refuse—ownership of Earl L Henderson
Trucking.
Highway
Hero finalists risk
their lives to save other lives
As finalists for the 27th annual Goodyear North America Highway Hero
Award, a Pennsylvania truck driver used his rig as a “roadblock” to
stop an out-of-control car; an Arkansas truck driver extinguished a fire
and rescued a trapped fellow trucker whose legs were burning after a
crash; a Massachusetts truck driver noticed a burning vehicle more than
a quarter-mile off the highway on which he was driving, and made an
effort to save the unconscious driver; and an Oregon driver who had his
own rig struck in a multi-vehicle accident was able to pull one trapped
driver from a burning car and contribute to the rescue of two others
from another vehicle.
For the 2009 award, the finalists are George Lantzy of Turtle Creek
PA, Stephen Page of Gloucester MA, Jesse Lee Seal of Alma AR, and
Junichi Shimizu of Gladstone OR.
ADVERTISEMENT
ARRIVING NOW IN SELECTED LOCATIONS -EXCELLENT CONDITION 2007
53X102 WABASH REEFERS WITH CARRIER XTC REFRIGERATION UNITS (7000-8000
HRS)- HENDRICKSON AIR-RIDE, LP22.5 RUBBER, DUCT FLOOR, SWING DOORS.
CONTACT JON - 214-923-1805
Blount
Fine Foods begins
expansion of headquarters
Blount Fine Foods has broken ground on a 58,000-square-foot expansion
to its Fall River MA headquarters. The expansion makes room for more
production space, installation of a large soup chiller, new soup
fillers, and improved packaging capabilities. Blount will also be
building new cold processing rooms to expand its entrance into the dip,
spread, and salad business.
The project includes 46,000 square feet of additional packaging,
freezer storage, cooler storage, and a new shipping/receiving dock, and
a 12,000-sq-ft mezzanine over packaging will be used for dry
storage.
Royal
Food Import taps
Savi Networks service
Royal Food Import Corporation, an export firm specializing in the food
market, has selected Savi Networks for its automated wireless monitoring
service to improve the end-to-end visibility, security, and freshness of
food products while in transit.
The initial phase of this three-year contract involves real-time
tracking and security of fruit and vegetable products as they’re
transported in cargo containers by truck, rail, and ocean vessel from
production sources in Thailand and China to distribution centers in the
United States.
ADVERTISEMENT
166,000 SF Freezer Warehouse Fully Renovated in Avon MA - New
construction of 15,000 SF of offices - New wiring, lighting, HVAC,
plumbing, ceilings, overhead doors, freezer doors. Capacity of 24,000
pallets, 32 feet of inside clear height from 24 doors, and either all
freezer or freezer and cooling space. For lease or purchase – Owners
will also consider dividing into freezer condominium units.
Call Fred or Don O’Neill 617-688-1652 for more information.
Fresh
Del Monte Produce
tallies its 4Q 2009 results
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc reported financial results for the fourth
quarter of the year ended January 1, 2010. Excluding asset impairment
and other charges, net, the company reported earnings per diluted share
of $0.36 for the fourth quarter of 2009, compared with earnings per
diluted share of $0.41 in fourth quarter 2008. Excluding asset
impairment and other charges, net, earnings per diluted share for the
full year were $2.63, versus $2.82 for the full year of 2008.
Net sales for the quarter were $872.1 million, compared with $831.0
million in the fourth quarter of 2008.
Supplier News
Energy
Guard dock leveler seal
system can prevent energy loss
Serco Company’s Energy Guard provides a superior perimeter seal
along the sides and rear hinge of dock levelers to block dirt, debris,
insects, and—most importantly—prevent energy loss.
The patent-pending design seals the gaps between the dock leveler and
concrete pit walls up to 9" above dock level, which is better than
traditional weather seal and under-leveler seals attached to the front
of the dock leveler. Energy Guard stops the air flow and thus stops heat
and energy loss.
Energy Guard is factory-installed on new equipment so the need
for field labor is eliminated.
ADVERTISEMENT
Thieman Tailgates markets a full line of hydraulic liftgates for
light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks and trailers. With lift
capacities from 1,000 to 6,600 pounds, Thieman can provide a liftgate
for every application. Stowaways, Railgates, Sideloaders, Toplifters,
and Conventional models are all part of the Thieman line-up. Thieman
Tailgates is also able to manufacture custom liftgate models. If there
is a need for a different platform size or special bed height
applications, Thieman can usually customize a liftgate to meet the
customer's needs.
www.thiemantailgates.com
Mobile
workstation reduces foot
travel, heightens productivity
Ideal for warehouses, distribution centers, retail stores, and other
facilities, NB Series mobile powered workstations from Newcastle Systems
save labor and improve productivity.
These patented, ergonomic carts can carry computers (desktops,
towers, or laptops), printers, scales, bar-code scanners, and most other
small electronic equipment to wherever they are needed. An on-board
battery can power up to four devices simultaneously for eight to 10
hours of normal use. Adjustable shelves can hold up to 75 pounds each.
NB Series workstations eliminate unnecessary foot travel and
paperwork.
Coming Events
Nearly in view:
March 14-17, 2010
International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) Industrial
Refrigeration Conference & Exhibition, The Manchester Grand Hyatt, San
Diego CA. Phone 703-312-4200 or access www.iiar.org
March 16-19, 2010
Georgia Tech Supply Chain & Logistics Institute (SCL), “Warehouse
& Material Handling” course, Atlanta GA (also offered online). Phone
404-385-3500 or access www.dlpe.gatech.edu/SCL
March 22-24, 2010
Vehicle Maintenance Management Conference (VMMC), University of
Washington, Seattle WA. Phone 206-616-1462 or access www.uw-vmmc.org
ADVERTISEMENT
2009/2010
Refrigerated LTL Guide Now Online
The updated
Refrigerated LTL Routing Guide from Refrigerated
Transporter is now available online. Shippers of
temperature-controlled, refrigerated products can use this guide
throughout the year to route their less-than-trailerload shipments to
buyers throughout the nation. Receivers can use it to purchase
transportation for incoming products, and carriers can use the guide to
locate interline carriers.
Online
Check out RT’s
2010 Editorial
Calendar
Refrigerated Transporter’s editorial line-up for 2010 is now
accessible by clicking on http://refrigeratedtrans.com/advertisers/ed_cal_rt/.
This calendar includes the focus for each month on http://refrigeratedtrans.com, as well as advertising
opportunities throughout the year. A PDF of the 2010 Editorial Calendar
can be downloaded at http://refrigeratedtrans.com/advertisers/rt10edcal.pdf.
An online opportunity:
RT’s Featured
Product
Here’s an ideal opportunity to promote your new product—free of
charge—right on Refrigerated Transporter’s website home
page. Try running it in our Featured Product section.
Each Featured Product we choose will run by itself with a photo in a
special section of RT’s home page for one week, then the
article enters the section’s Featured Product archive for easy online
access at any time thereafter.
Want to receive some valuable exposure for a new product? Just
e-mail Jay Miller at jay.miller@penton.com with
information about your product along with a photo file (JPEG, GIF, BMP,
or TIF) of the item—and we’ll do the rest.
Products submitted should be used in refrigerated transportation,
warehousing, supply chain management, or commercial trucking
applications.
Now accessible:
Public
Refrigerated
Warehousing
& Distribution Directory
This annual directory is a compilation of public refrigerated
warehouses (PRWs) throughout North America that offer or arrange some
type of transportation service. Recently updated, this list is arranged
geographically by state and includes Canada. Listings include address,
phone, and a comprehensive list of services offered. Access http://refrigeratedtrans.com/directory/warehouse-distribution/.
Access the latest
Refrigeration Unit
Repair
Directory
This recently updated directory is the most all-inclusive listing of
refrigeration unit repair facilities in North America. This list is
arranged geographically by state (including Canada and Mexico). Listings
include phone, fax, and a comprehensive list of services offered. Access
http://refrigeratedtrans.com/refrigeration_repair/refrigeration_repair_directory/.
Photo gallery
displays
industry’s images
Photo images can portray the essence of a company’s overall image,
and can capture the core of any news event. Refrigerated
Transporter’s online photo gallery has been enhanced, and is now
being continually replenished with new images of companies highlighted
in previous issues, as well as photographs of current news and events
coverage. Access the photo gallery at http://refrigeratedtrans.com/photo_galleries.
See annual Gross Revenue Reports
Dating back to 2001, these annual revenue reports for the leading
refrigerated carriers can be accessed online and downloaded as PDFs by
clicking on
www.refrigeratedtrans.com/ar/rtgrevrpts/.
Webinars
Webinar on California
TRU emission
regulations
Refrigerated Transporter recently put on a webinar entitled
“California emissions regulations for transport refrigeration
units.”
This webinar, with officials from the California Air Resources Board
(CARB), covered all facets of CARB’s Airborne Toxic Control Measure
for In-Use Diesel-Fueled Transport Refrigeration Units (TRU) and TRU
genset regulations.
Particular attention was paid to how the phased-in compliance
works, and to the various options for meeting engine performance
standards.
There was also the opportunity for attendees to have their
questions on the matter answered.
A recording of the webinar, which was sponsored by Johnson Truck
Bodies, Proventia, and Reviva, is available at http://refrigeratedtrans.com/webinars/.
Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies offers a full line of
refrigerated truck bodies and all-electric truck refrigeration
solutions, including the new RouteMax clean and green refrigeration
system.
Proventia develops diesel emission control systems to meet CARB
regulations, including the CARB-approved Proventia Flow Through Filter
for TRUs.
Reviva, the largest independent remanufacturer of gas and diesel
engines in North America, is now offering CARB-approved remanufactured
diesel-fueled TRU engines.
|
To get this newsletter in a different format (Text or HTML),
or to change your e-mail address, please visit your profile
page to change your delivery preferences.
For questions concerning delivery of this newsletter, please contact our
Customer Service Department at:
Customer Service Department
Refrigerated Transporter
A PENTON MEDIA PUBLICATION
US Toll Free: 866-505-7173
International: 847-763-9504
Email:refrigeratedtrans@pbinews.com
Penton Media | 249 W. 17th Street | New York, NY 10011
Copyright 2010, Penton Media Inc. All rights reserved. This article is
protected by United States copyright and other intellectual property
laws and may not be reproduced, rewritten, distributed, re-disseminated,
transmitted,
displayed, published or broadcast, directly or indirectly, in any medium
without the prior written permission of Penton Media Inc.
|
|
