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12 Aug by Vitaliy Dadalyan

Morgan Plans to Build Midwest Truck Body Plant

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Medium-duty truck body manufacturer Morgan Corporation has announced plans to expand its manufacturing footprint in the Midwest.

The company is actively searching for a site in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, or Michigan to select a location capable of supporting production of up to 3,000 truck bodies annually. Morgan plans to open the facility and become operational in 2017.

The facility will have a footprint of around 160,000 square feet and Morgan expects to employ approximately 175 team members.

“With a total of 12 facilities in the U.S. and Canada, we know that Morgan's proximity to its customers is an important part of improving customer service,” said Norb Markert, president and COO of Morgan. “Our decision to operate a plant in the Midwest will enable Morgan to better meet the needs of its customers and to more aggressively compete in this strategic region.”

Morgan produces truck and van bodies in North America specializing in Class 3 to Class 7 box truck/straight truck bodies for the dry freight and refrigerated industries. For more information, click here.

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12 Aug by Vitaliy Dadalyan

J.J. Keller Offers Inspection Training Program for Drivers

J.J. Keller & Associates has introduced Vehicle Inspections: Tractor Trailers, a new training program that gives drivers a comprehensive and streamlined examination and explanation of required inspections.

Using video techniques and technology, Vehicle Inspections: Tractor Trailers shows a standard vehicle inspection from the driver's perspective. The high resolution video provides a detailed view of complex parts and the program includes two bonus videos covering intermodal chassis and refrigerated trailers.

The training teachers drivers how to conduct pre-trip inspections, when and how on-the-road inspections must be done, how to conduct post-trip inspections, when DVIRs are required and how to complete them and the importance of using the same inspection routine every time.

“A company's maintenance practices ensure that their drivers have safe equipment,” said Tom Bray, lead transportation editor at J.J. Keller. “But it's up to their drivers to make sure the equipment remains in top condition, which means they must know how to do a proper inspection. J. J. Keller's new training program will help ensure a thorough, efficient inspection process so no critical areas are missed.”

Vehicle Inspections: Tractor Trailers will be available in mid-August on DVD, tablet-compatible Pay Per View and Online Course, and Video Training Book — a new, portable format that puts video-based training directly into employees' hands, with no internet connection required.

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Roadrunner expands Cdn. reach with Sameday Worldwide deal

CUDAHY, WI — Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. and Sameday Worldwide of Mississauga, Ontario have formed a new service agreement. Sameday Worldwide will handle all Roadrunner LTL shipments in eastern Canada and Roadrunner will handle all Sameday Worldwide shipments within its network in the U.S. The agreement will provide Roadrunner with access to additional areas in eastern Canada and enhance service levels for Roadrunner customers. Sameday Worldwide will also assist Roadrunner with cross-border management. “We are excited to be working with Sameday Worldwide, one of the top-three asset-based carriers in Canada,” said Grant Crawford, president of Roadrunner LTL. “Our new relationship will strengthen the capabilities of both organizations as it expands Roadrunner's coverage of eastern Canada and will increase our efficiency in cross-border shipments. It also provides Sameday Worldwide with a leading carrier in the United States. Customers can benefit from the expanded capabilities and service offerings of both companies.”