Life-cycle cost more critical in years ahead
May 13, 2003
The life-cycle value and cost of commercial trucks has always been an important measuring stick for fleets. But with high-dollar emission control technology...
TriMas announces 12% sales increase, restructuring plan
May 13, 2003
TriMas Corporation announced first-quarter 2003 net sales of $213.8 million, an increase of $22.8 million or 12% from the first quarter of 2002. The company...
NTEA kicks off new initiative designed to improve distributor–manufacturer relations
May 12, 2003
The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) is initiating a program designed to improve the working relationships between manufacturers and distributors...
International's Chatham plant may stay open
May 12, 2003
International Truck and Engine Corp. and the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) reached a conditional agreement Friday that could avert the planned closure of...
NTEA seeks to improve distributor–manufacturer relations
May 12, 2003
The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) is initiating a program designed to improve the working relationships between manufacturers and distributors...
ArvinMeritor begins production in South American plant
May 12, 2003
ArvinMeritor, Inc today announced that production has begun on schedule at its new Suspensys joint venture with Randon Participacoes of Brazil. Announced...
Wabash receives additional orders from Schneider
May 12, 2003
Wabash National Corp. announced today it has received additional orders from Schneider National for its proprietary 53-ft. DuraPlate HD trailer, bringing...
Featherlite loses money
May 9, 2003
Featherlite Inc. today reported a consolidated net loss of $676,000 for the first quarter on revenues of $41.7 million. The trailermaker said the loss...
Hebe acquires Seagrave Fire Apparatus
May 8, 2003
One of North America's leading manufacturers of fire and emergency services vehicles, Seagrave Fire Apparatus, has been acquired by former American LaFrance...
Fleets poised to buy trucks and trailers
May 8, 2003
A quarterly poll conducted by Columbus, OH-based CK Marketing & Communications shows that large private and for-hire carriers are poised to buy new trucks...
Cummins Westport launches B LPG Plus propane engine
May 7, 2003
Cummins Westport Inc. announced today the commercial launch of a new low-emissions LPG (liquid petroleum gas) engine for mid-size truck and bus applications....
CF auctioning 23 facilities
May 7, 2003
Bankrupt LTL carrier Consolidated Freightways (CF) is placing 23 facilities for sale to the highest bidder, through an open auction process scheduled...
America's Body Company recovering after tornado
May 6, 2003
Officials at an America's Body Company plant in Riverside, Missouri, are assessing the damage today in the wake of a tornado that tore off 85% of the...
Team says used truck sales strategy works
May 6, 2003
Founded in 1999 just as truck sales began its historic crash, used truck dealer Transportation Equipment Asset Management (Team) Vehicle Sales believes...
NewTech's full contact disc brake to cover global heavy-duty market
May 5, 2003
NewTech Group International Inc., announced today the sale of a license to its subsidiary, NewTech Brake Corp. to market its NewTech's full contact disc...
International trucks recalled
May 2, 2003
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it had issued a recall for up to 2,418 International Truck and Engine Corp. model 4700 heavy-duty...
NTEA to release Early Warning Reporting Guide
May 2, 2003
The NTEA is developing an Early Warning Reporting Guide to educate commercial truck and transportation equipment manufacturers and distributors about...
Commercial vehicle demand in Germany falls 5% in 1Q
May 2, 2003
First-quarter commercial vehicle demand in Germany was down by 5% compared to the same period in 2002. Domestic orders fell 2% for commercial vehicles...
April consumer confidence jumps
Apr 30, 2003
The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index, which had been on the decline for the past four months, jumped from 61.4 to 81.0 in April. Analysts...
Reinke re-signs with Transamerica for tank chassis fleet
Apr 30, 2003
Reinke, a manufacturer of over-the-road trailer and intermodal chassis equipment and mechanized agricultural irrigation systems, has signed a contract...
Sales surge, profits return at Wabash
Apr 29, 2003
Wabash National Corporation is back in the black, according to a company announcement issued today. Net sales for the first quarter of 2003 were $223...
Kenworth offers tips on spec’ing for resale value
Apr 29, 2003
It's important for truck buyers to seriously consider spec'ing for resale value on their next purchase decision to help reduce life cycle costs, according...
Bridgestone rolls out high-tech steer tire
Apr 29, 2003
According to Bridgestone, the new R280 tire is a “high-tech” steer-axle radial that incorporates innovate technologies to fight irregular wear. Designed...
Firestone debuts ultra-deep drive tire
Apr 29, 2003
Firestone is introducing a new 29/32-in. deep drive-axle radial aimed at long-distance linehaulers. According to the tire maker, the FD690 PLUS has one...
Diesel drops to pre-war prices
Apr 29, 2003
The average price for a gallon of diesel fuel dropped 2.1 cents last week, according to the U.S. Dept. of Energy. According to the department's Energy...
