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Jay ThompsonPresident and General ManagerTransportation Business Associates

SWA v. Majors’ Bags, Booze, Blankets, Braking & Bad Cheese / Attitude Issues

October 3, 2010

Analysis of:Southwest Airlines to buy AirTran for $1.4B | www.forbes.com

Success in a service business is largely about “service.” The Southwest Airlines purchase of AirTran brings all of the competitive fare / operational insight / supplier issues as noted by our colleagues Ernie and Addison, but less-frequent fliers will get something seemingly missing at the mega carriers - a good in-flight experience in coach! A recent American Airlines weekend trip reminds me of why a growing SWA / WN will be good for the traveling public.

Jay ThompsonPresident and General ManagerTransportation Business Associates

In Addition To Diesel Engine SCR v. EGR Debate - There Are Still DPF Issues

September 23, 2010

While engine buyers are starting to see Navistars’ Advanced Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) versus all others’ with Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) technologies, a “Hotter” issue in the field is the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) problems, life and costs. With higher EGR rates with advanced EGR, does that mean higher DPF stress and costs? Probably!

Jay ThompsonPresident and General ManagerTransportation Business Associates

Pilot-FlyingJ Making Money - But Costing Truckers More?

September 20, 2010

Analysis of:Pilot, Flying J merger appears to be home run, but some are crying foul | www.thetrucker.com

The merging of Flying J into Pilot Travel Centers LLC looks like a winner for Pilot, but with some concerns yet to be addressed. The referenced article by Jack Humphreville of TheTrucker publication lays out the pros for them, but also rightly notes the issues that truckers are seeing - plus concern by competitors and others. We offer the following from our trucking side of things.

Jay ThompsonPresident and General ManagerTransportation Business Associates

Half Of Truckers Report Problems With Newer Engines - It’s Only Part Of Story

September 13, 2010

Analysis of:J.D. Power and Associates Reports: More than One-Half of Heavy-Duty Truck Owners Report Engine Problems in 2010, A Considerable Increase from 2002 | businesscenter.jdpower.com

J.D. Power and Associates has done a U.S. Heavy-Duty Truck Engine / Transmission Study survey for 14 consecutive years. It looks like problems are coming in much worse (double) as compared to before the EPA2004 & EPA2007 emissions rules were implemented. They result in costs that are seen in warranty claims, operators’ costs and sentiment. While these numbers are about pre-2010 engines, we are expecting higher problem numbers yet for 2010 - but at least with better fuel economy.

Jay ThompsonPresident and General ManagerTransportation Business Associates

Dallas Truck Show & Commercial Vehicle Outlook 2010 Summary - It’s Still Cloudy

September 6, 2010

Analysis of:Economy's Course Puzzling, But Changes in Equipment, Driver Pay Coming, Say Speakers at CV Outlook 2010 | www.truckinginfo.com

Transport experts gave us a good overview of HOT trucking topics a couple weeks ago at a meeting held along with the Dallas Truck Show. Issues included freight predictions, higher gross vehicle weights, smaller truck cabs, the “pending” truck driver shortage, the revised hours-of-service (HOS) rules coming, truck pricing increases and truck-maker vertical integration (meaning mostly engines). Here are some thoughts.

Gerry ChristensenFounder and CEOWireless Waypoint

TNS Managed Communication Services

September 2, 2010

Analysis of:TNS Finalizes Acquisition of Communications Services Group from VeriSign | www.tradingmarkets.com

TNS remains strong player in telecom outsourcing space.

Jay ThompsonPresident and General ManagerTransportation Business Associates

Record Used Commercial Truck Registrations Indicates Continued Slow New Sales

August 31, 2010

Analysis of:Polk: Used commercial vehicle registrations hit record levels | www.ccjdigital.com

Backing up reasons for Paccar Inc, Daimler, Cummins Inc., Navistar Corporation and others' strong parts sales numbers, the first half of 2010 registration data is confirming that truck operators are buying (and running) used versus new commercial vehicles. We expect to see that trend continue into late 2011.

Jay ThompsonPresident and General ManagerTransportation Business Associates

PeopleNet Trucking Comm Devices Replacing Qualcomm’s At Heartland Express

August 15, 2010

Analysis of:Heartland Express chooses PeopleNet for onboard computing | www.ccjdigital.com

Heartland Express is switching their vehicle management / communication system from that from Qualcomm Incorporated to PeopleNet. PeopleNet is owned by Norwest Equity Partners whose limited partner is Wells Fargo & Co. It sends a message to the industry that less-expensive more “open communication” systems are not-only good for small and mid-sized fleets, but they can take business from an industry leader.

Jay ThompsonPresident and General ManagerTransportation Business Associates

97K Lbs. US Gross Vehicle Weight Is Smart & Good For Some Industry Suppliers

August 7, 2010

Analysis of:Senate bill would allow heavier trucks on interstates | www.ccjdigital.com

Senate Bill S. 3705 was just introduced raising allowable Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) on Interstate Highways from 80,000 to 97,000 pounds. It mirrors House Bill H.R. 1799, but the issue has failed in the past. If passed, States can opt in. Some Western US States already allow higher GVW’s, but it puts us on par with Europe at 97K and NAFTA partners Canada / Mexico at over 100K. While such legislation comes up almost every congress, it has many good outcomes and the best chance of passing yet.

Jay ThompsonPresident and General ManagerTransportation Business Associates

2010 Emissions-Compliant Truck Orders & The SCR v. EGR Engine Debate

August 4, 2010

With the dust settling somewhat from the California Air Resources Board, EPA, Navistar Corporation, Daimler, Cummins Inc, Volvo et al meeting a couple weeks ago, we found some of the feedback comments - especially from potential buyers - interesting. In addition, numbers always tell the rest of story, so it’s also interesting to look at what the 2010 compliant engine orders look like.

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