BNSF, NS report rising intermodal revenues
Rail giants Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. (BNSF) and Norfolk Southern Corp. (NS) reported rising intermodal revenues in the third quarter this year,...
NTEA co-hosts Early Warning Reporting seminar
In order to help manufacturers of commercial truck and transportation equipment comply with the new Early Warning Reporting requirements of the TREAD...
Exploring manufacturer/distributor relationships
In August 2001, the Industrial Performance Group (IPG) released the results of a four-year study of manufacturer/distributor working relationships. The...
Boyd Bros.' net income and revenue rises
Boyd Bros. Transportation Inc. said that its third-quarter pre-tax income rose 106% and net income $115, though its operating revenues grew just 2%. Aside...
Vitran posts gains in 3Q
Canadian trucking and logistics firm Vitran Corp. posted an 80% gain in net income for the third quarter, largely the result of double-digit increases...
Ryder reports 3Q profits
Third-party logistics provider Ryder System posted net earnings of $33.8 million on revenues of $1.21 billion in the third quarter, compared to a loss...
U.S. Xpress shows 3Q profits
Truckload carrier U.S. Xpress Enterprises posted net income of $1.1 million on revenue of $220.1 million in the third quarter, up from $304,000 in net...
Paccar's numbers triple due to pre-buy
Paccar Inc. said today that its quarterly earnings more than tripled, thanks to pre-buy demand that took place before new federal emissions standards...
Cummins Westport gets LNG funding from DOE
Natural gas engine maker Cummins Westport has won a $447,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop ways to improve heavy-duty vehicle...
Cumming Westport
Natural gas engine maker Cummins Westport has won a $447,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop ways to improve heavy-duty vehicle...
International letting UAW contract expire
International Truck and Engine Corp. said it would allow its contract with the United Auto Workers (UAW) to expire at midnight Monday, which could lead...
International to shut Chatham plant
International Truck and Engine Corp. announced today it will close its Chatham, Ontario, assembly plant early next summer, but the Canadian Auto Workers...
International
International to shut Chatham plant International Truck and Engine Corp. has announced today it will close its Chatham, Ontario assembly plant early next...
Rush realizes strong 3Q
Peterbilt and John Deere dealership conglomerate Rush Enterprises posted a 24.5% increase in revenues for the third quarter, with net income jumping 171.6%....
Haldex unveils condenser/separator
Haldex has unveiled a low-maintenance air pre-treatment condenser/separator especially designed for severe-service applications that experience extreme...
September retail truck sales down 3.9%
Franchised dealers of U.S. truck manufacturers sold 573,567 units in September 2002 according to data published by Ward's Communications -- 3.9% below...
Eaton reports 3Q profits
Eaton Corporation's profits more than doubled in the third quarter this year compared to the same period last year, primarily due to positive cash flow...
Cat considering major layoffs
Despite posting solid third-quarter numbers, Caterpillar Inc. said it may temporarily lay off up to 3,270 workers due to lower industry demand for heavy...
Heil boosts refuse-collection line
Heil Environmental Industries Ltd. has added four new refuse-collection bodies and another new product to its lineup as part of its bid “to offer a model...
Heil boosts refuse-collection line
Heil Environmental Industries Ltd. has added four new refuse-collection bodies and another new product to its lineup as part of its bid “to offer a model...
EPA certifies Detroit Diesel engines
Detroit Diesel Corp. said that it has received EPA certification for its 12.7- and 14.0- liter Series 60 on-highway engines. The Series 60 engine is fully...
EPA certifies Detroit Diesel engines
Detroit Diesel Corp. said that it has received EPA certification for its 12.7- and 14.0- liter Series 60 on-highway engines. The Series 60 engine is fully...
Michelin unveils wireless tire system
Michelin Americas Truck Tires has introduced its eTire System, an integrated electronic monitoring program for truck tires. The eTire System uses a specially...
Eaton signs two deals in South America
Eaton Corp. has signed two eight-year agreements in South America that are expected to generate more than $190 million in additional truck sales at the...
