Kenworth engineers explore ways to increase fuel economy
Jan 6, 2003
Kenworth is working with an Olympia, Wash.-based company called Aero Works, which has designed a new approach to "boat tails" -- a term that refers to...
Wabash reduces indebtedness $100 million in 2002
Jan 6, 2003
Wabash National Corporation announced today that it reduced indebtedness $100 million during 2002 while reaching $75 million in liquidity (cash on hand...
EPA wants new off-road diesel standards
Jan 6, 2003
The Bush Administration is drafting new rules that would bring emissions standards for off-road diesel-powered vehicles and machinery in line with rules...
Ford introduces new F-150
Jan 6, 2003
Ford Motor Company unveiled its redesigned F-150 pickup at the week’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit today. Three cab choices will...
Information resource launched for fleets, industry
Jan 3, 2003
efleetmgmt, inc. has launched an extensive, one-stop online professional development, management and information resource for corporate fleet and transportation...
Insurance costs projected to rise in 2003
Jan 3, 2003
Insurance costs for commercial fleets are projected to increase as much as 20% this year as insurers continue to suffer from poor financial results and...
Roadway to sell truckload carrier
Jan 3, 2003
LTL conglomerate Roadway Corp. plans to sell its Arnold Transportation Services (ATS) truckload subsidiary to a group led by Michael S. Walters, ATS's...
Jury hits KLLM for $6.87 million
Jan 3, 2003
A civil lawsuit filed against a subsidiary of truckload carrier KLLM Transport Services has ended with a jury award of over $6.87 million. The nine-day...
Volvo to expand Umeaa truck plant
Jan 3, 2003
AB Volvo said today it will invest $41.4 million U.S. in a new paint shop and production line at Volvo Trucks' Umeaa cab plant in northern Sweden. The...
Yokohama releases three commercial truck tires
Jan 2, 2003
Yokohama Tire Corp. has introduced three commercial truck tires for regional, on/off-road and P&D applications. The premium RY567 is said to offer extended...
Warren Acquires Stovall Equipment
Jan 2, 2003
Russell Warren has purchased certain assets of Brad and Debra Stovall and Stovall Equipment Inc (SEI) of Talco, Texas. Warren Truck & Trailer LLC has...
Diesel rises nine cents in two weeks
Jan 2, 2003
The average price at the pump for a gallon of diesel fuel rose nine cents between December 16 and 30, according to the Dept. of Energy. The department's...
Diesel rises nine cents in two weeks
Jan 2, 2003
The average price at the pump for a gallon of diesel fuel rose nine cents between December 16 and 30, according to the Dept. of Energy. The department's...
North American 2002 vehicle production 3rd-highest ever
Dec 30, 2002
This year marks the third largest vehicle assembly total ever in North America, according to preliminary statistics compiled by Ward's Automotive Reports....
Rising oil prices could impact diesel
Dec 27, 2002
A 25-day long strike by Venezuela's oil industry workers and the threat of war with Iraq have pushed oil prices over $32 a barrel, the highest level in...
ASE sets spring test schedule
Dec 27, 2002
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will offer over 40 certification tests for technicians and parts specialists at 700 locations...
Industrial production rises, led by motor vehicles, parts
Dec 27, 2002
Industrial production rose 0.1 percent in November after a revised drop of 0.6 percent in October. At 110.8 percent of its 1997 average, output was 1.8...
Automotive sales slump predicted for 2003
Dec 26, 2002
Car and light truck sales are predicted to drop in 2003, according to a new report, which means trucking companies that transport finished vehicles as...
Truck sales down 13% in November
Dec 26, 2002
Franchised dealers of U.S. truck manufacturers experienced a 13.8% drop in units sold in November over the same period a year ago, according to data published...
Wabash awards wage increases
Dec 23, 2002
Wabash National Corporation is awarding a 4.1% wage increase in 2003 to all full-time manufacturing associates, the first increase in more than two years....
