Boeing set to top Airbus with record 763 jets in 2017

Boeing Co (BA.N) said on Tuesday it delivered an industry-record 763 jetliners in 2017, likely beating European rival Airbus SE (AIR.PA) to retain the title of world's biggest plane maker. Boeing also booked 912 net new aircraft orders worth $134.8 billion at list prices last year, compared with 668 worth about $94 billion (£69.5 billion) in 2016. Airbus was on track last month to rack up more than 1,000 gross new orders for the year, excluding cancellations, compared with the 1,053 gross orders Boeing announced on Tuesday.

J.W. Speaker Offers Heated LED Lighting

The SmartHeat Series of LED lighting equipment is a lineup of heated lights designed for over-the-road trucks, snow plows, refuse trucks, construction equipment, delivery vans, and any heavy-duty vehicle that needs to operate in the winter.

It is a comprehensive line of heated LED lights covering forward and rear lighting, as well as task lighting.

The heating technology behind SmartHeat allows for easier use of long-lasting LED lighting during winter weather. This helps owner-operators and fleets improve their utilization and productivity while enhancing the ability to see and be seen on the road, thus ensuring safety and comfort.

“We wanted to give our on-road drivers the ability to power through extreme temperatures when investing in our quality LED lighting,” said Jason Meyers, transport sales manager for J.W. Speaker. “Our new SmartHeat technology improves visibility as well as the ability to be seen in tough wintery conditions, making it safer and more comfortable for the driver.”

All together this new SmartHeat Series includes a variety of heated options, including: 4- x 6-inch LED headlights – Model 8800 Evolution 2, 5- x 7-inch LED headlights – Model 8910 Evolution 2, 5- x 11-inch LED headlights – Model 9800, 4.5-inch round work lights – Model 670 XD and 4-inch round stop, tail, turn lights – Model 234, all street-legal supporting DOT, Transport Canada ECE and Military standards & requirements.

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Women In Trucking Opens 2018 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Nominations

Women In Trucking Association and Truckstop.com are seeking nominations for the 2018 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award, recognizing the achievements and leadership of outstanding individuals in logistics in North America.

Anyone may nominate a candidate by completing and submitting the nomination form online by Feb. 12, 2018. Click here to nominate someone.

Sponsored by Truckstop.com, the DWLA program is open to high-performing women in any field related to logistics, including supply chain management, third-party logistics, and trucking. The 2017 DWLA recipient was Andra Rush, chair and CEO of Rush Trucking Corporation, CEO and president of Dakkota Integrated Systems, and chair, CEO and president of Detroit Manufacturing Systems.

Members of the award selection committee include a representative from WIT, Truckstop.com, Transportation Intermediaries Association, and a university professor. The winner of the 2018 DWLA will be announced during TIA “Capital Ideas” Conference and Exhibition, April 8-11, 2018, in Palm Desert, Calif.

“WIT's mission includes celebrating the success of women who are forerunners in the industry,” said Ellen Voie, president and CEO, Women In Trucking Association. “The Distinguished Woman in Logistics award allows us an opportunity to honor someone who has gone above and beyond her role in supply chain management and is both a role model and a pioneer in the industry.”

Women In Trucking Association is a nonprofit association established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry. Membership is not limited to women and 17% of its members are men that support the mission, according to WIT.

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Help Inc. Partners With Oregon DOT on PrePass Compatibility

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A deal reached reached between Oregon Department of Transportation and Help Inc., has enabled PrePass transponders to be be used at 21 weigh station facilities throughout the state.

PrePass carriers that operate in Oregon can allow their transponders to be enrolled in and use Oregon's Green Light weigh station bypass system after ODOT and Help signed a memorandum of understanding in December 2017.

PrePass carriers wishing to have their transponders enrolled in the Oregon Green Light Program must first submit a signed waiver of Help's data privacy policy to PrePass. The waiver is necessary because Help does not collect or share date and time stamp from weigh station bypass events, nor publish transponder numbers to the Federal Safety and Fitness Electronics Records System. However, PrePass devices registered with Green Light will be subject to that program's regulations. The Data Privacy Waiver acknowledges that the user is aware that bypass transaction data may be shared with Green Light.

The waiver form is available on the PrePass website at www.prepass.com, with instructions on how to submit the form. Upon receipt of the signed waiver, HELP will send a letter of authorization to Green Light on the carrier's behalf.

“We are excited to be entering into partnership with the State of Oregon, and look forward to working with MCTD through this mutual agreement,” said Karen Rasmussen, Help Inc., president and CEO. “Safe fleets and drivers appreciate the time and fuel savings of PrePass as well as opportunities for interoperability of their transponders.”

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Volvo Trucks Names Long As Western Regional VP

Wade Long, Volvo Trucks North America regional vice president for the Western Region of the U.S. Photo: Volvo Trucks North America

Volvo Trucks North America has named Wade Long as regional vice president for its Western U.S. region, overseeing business development and ongoing support for 40 dealer locations.

“Wade has been a valuable asset to Volvo Trucks and to the trucking industry,” said Bruce Kurtt, senior vice president of sales for Volvo Trucks North America. “I'm pleased to welcome him to this new regional position, and look forward to his help in developing our business plans for the future.”

Long has been with Volvo Trucks for 20 years with experience in engineering, rpdouct planning, and marketing. His most recent position was as the director of product marketing where he led a group of marketing managers in creating the specifications for the new Volvo VNR and VNL series trucks, coordinating their 2017 debut.

In his new role, Long will work with Volvo Trucks sales managers and dealer groups to deliver a broad range of diverse specification requirements in the western U.S region.

“Wade's strong background will help him excel in his responsibility for truck sales in the West,” said Kurtt. “He has a great team in the region to support him and I know our dealers will appreciate his leadership on their behalf.”

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Jeff Bezos is now the richest of all time – sort of

Jeff Bezos' fortune has topped $105 billion, leading to a flood of headlines about Bezos being "the richest man of all time."