Mr. Jay Thompson
President and General Manager, Transportation Business Associates
Member of the Transportation Council
Council Member Biography
Jay Thompson is the President & General Manager of Transportation Business Associates; a firm providing planning, marketing, energy, carbon reduction, M&A / BK and investment consulting services to financiers; investors; top-name shippers; trucking companies; Intermodal; bus; industry suppliers and truck, trailer and engine manufacturers. He has over 30 years of experience in the global transportation industry and is regularly quoted in industry publications. Current work includes that regarding freight demand versus capacity; logistics profitability; fuel cost v. surcharge; equipment financing; trucking regulations; diesel emissions / technologies and alternative energy. He has owned several niche trucking companies. Mr. Thompson is a Partner in Zenergy, a full-chain renewable fuel company focused on developing nations. For 13 years and until 1990, Mr. Thompson was the General Manager of Sales, Service, and Engineering at Cummins Engine. He is a 1977 graduate of Purdue University. (This is me - Update Profile)
Employment History
- 1990 - Unspecified
- President and General Manager, Transportation Business Associates
- 1977 - 1990
- General Manager, CUMMINS INC.
- 1976 - 1977
- Maintenance - College, TEXAS GAS TRANSMISSION, LLC
- 1973 - 1975
- Truck Driver - College, GIBSON TRUCKING INC
GLG NewsSM Analyses by Jay Thompson(?)
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Record Used Commercial Truck Registrations Indicates Continued Slow New Sales
August 31, 2010
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.
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PeopleNet Trucking Comm Devices Replacing Qualcomm’s At Heartland Express
August 15, 2010
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.
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97K Lbs. US Gross Vehicle Weight Is Smart & Good For Some Industry Suppliers
August 7, 2010
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.
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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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American Trucking Association Freight Tonnage Index Signals A Slowdown?
July 27, 2010
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Fell 1.4 Percent in June | www.prnewswire.com
The American Trucking Association (ATA) seasonally adjusted truck freight tonnage index shows a negative trend for the last two consecutive months (May and June). It’s not viewed as a positive for freight planners - and the rest of us.
GLG Study Groups with Jay Thompson(?)
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| TL and LTL Services Experts | 417 |
| RFID Semiconductor Experts | 281 |
| Ethanol Experts | 234 |
| Council Members who are Knowledgeable about Ethanol | 197 |
| Aircraft Leasing Professionals | 188 |
GLG Live Meetings with Jay Thompson(?)
Recent Seminars
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May 16, 2006 | Midtown
GLGi: Transporting Ethanol: Process, Costs, and Opportunities
Beijing | Dublin | London | Hong Kong | New Delhi | Paris | São Paulo | Shanghai | Singapore | Sydney | Tokyo | Zurich