New hours of service rule reduces driver workweek
Dec 23, 2011
The new rule by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) places new limits on the work schedule of commercial truck drivers...
ATA blasts Obama Administration’s final Hours-of-Service rule
Dec 23, 2011
Leaders of the American Trucking Associations expressed their frustration and disappointment that the Obama Administration issued what they consider to be an unjustified final rule governing hours-of-service that will do nothing to improve highway safety, but will very likely increase the risk of truck-involved crashes...
School bus dealer expands territory
Dec 22, 2011
Thomas Built Buses has expanded the area of responsibility for Warner Bus Industries to include Manitoba. The company previously was responsible only of the province of Saskatchewan. As a result, Warner Bus Industries now has a sales territory of more than a half-million square miles...
Becoming a green manufacturer
Dec 22, 2011
The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA) invites manufacturing executives to join its new Green Manufacturer Network, a professional organization of individual members working together to drive the transition toward environmentally friendly manufacturing...
Heavy Duty Dialog ’12 to feature global economic analysis
Dec 22, 2011
With the theme of "The Global Commercial Vehicle Industry," this year's annual Heavy Duty Dialogue '12, will begin with a foundational discussion on global economics relevant to the CV industry, lead by world-class economist and keynote speaker, Dr. Jeffrey Rosensweig and moderated by Mr. Mike Hanley, Global Leader of Ernst & Young...
Trucks haul more freight in November
Dec 21, 2011
Trucking companies hauled increasingly higher volumes of freight in November, according to the American Trucking Associations’ advance seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index...
NTTC reaches out to tank fleets serving oilfield, shale gas
Dec 21, 2011
National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) will increase its efforts to encourage tank truck companies that support the growing oilfield and shale gas and oil operations to join the association that represents many segments of the tank truck industry...
November Class 8 Orders Fall Below Trend: ACT
Dec 20, 2011
After rising to their third-highest net order volume of the year in October, Class 8 orders fell below trend in November, dropping to their second-lowest volume in 2011—with Class 8 new and net orders totaling 24,354 and 20,603 units, respectively, according to ACT Research Co. ...
Kenworth Offers Advice on Spec’ing for Natural Gas Power
Dec 20, 2011
Ready to seriously explore the purchase of natural gas trucks for your operation? So where do you begin in the effort to specify for natural gas power?...
Polar, IAM Ink Five-Year Labor Contract
Dec 20, 2011
Polar Tank Trailer LLC and the International Associations of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) union have reached an agreement on a new five-year labor contract that was ratified through a majority vote by IAM members at Polar’s manufacturing facility in Opole, Minn...
European Commercial Vehicle Registrations Up 8.4% In November
Dec 20, 2011
Demand for new commercial vehicles was up 8.4% in the EU in November, with 171,670 new registrations, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association ...
Kenworth T800 Adds Bendix Wingman ACB as Option
Dec 20, 2011
The Kenworth T800 is now available for factory order equipped with the optional Bendix Wingman ACB (Active Cruise with Braking), a new approach to adaptive cruise control. The system is also offered on the Kenworth T660 and T700...
NTEA Offers Market Research Seminar
Dec 20, 2011
The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) is offering an all-day event that will focus on the critical elements of market research to formulate stronger business plans...
CTA Criticizes CARB’s Fuel Mandate As Damaging
Dec 19, 2011
The California Trucking Association (CTA) says that the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) proposed adoption of amendments to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) would lead to higher fuel prices and short-circuit the economy....
Kenworth Opens New Facility in Dunmore, PA
Dec 19, 2011
Kenworth of Pennsylvania has opened a new, 30,000-square-foot full-service facility in Dunmore that is now part of dealer network of more than 310 locations in the United States and Canada....
China’s Truck Market Expected to Decline 7% in 2011
Dec 15, 2011
Sales volumes slowed for most medium- and heavy-duty truck categories in China during the third quarter, leaving China with a projected decline of 7% in 2011 compared to 2010, according to China Commercial Vehicle Outlook...
Rush Enterprises Acquires West Texas Peterbilt
Dec 15, 2011
Rush Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:RUSHA) (Nasdaq:RUSHB) announced that it has acquired certain assets of West Texas Peterbilt, a Peterbilt dealership group with five locations in Texas. The acquisition expands the company's Rush Truck Center commercial vehicle dealership network to 70 locations in 14 states...
Reyco Granning Names Compton President
Dec 15, 2011
David J. Compton, whose background includes more than 30 years at a Tier 1 automotive supplier with experience in engineering, operations and general management, has been named president of Reyco Granning....
NTTC Welcomes Carriers Supporting Oilfield, Shale Gas Operations
Dec 15, 2011
National Tank Truck Carriers will increase its efforts to encourage tank truck companies that support the growing oilfield and shale gas operations to join the association which represents many segments of the tank truck industry...
3% Growth Possible in 2012 If Key Issues Addressed ‘Coherently,’ Economist Says
Dec 15, 2011
If the U.S. addresses “in a coherent manner” four key issues that impact the economy – employment, consumer behavior, global economic strain, and the role of politicians – the country can expect growth of around 3 percent in 2012, according to an economist for a leading manufacturing industry trade group...
Utility’s Virginia Plant Achieves Safety Milestone
Dec 14, 2011
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company’s Marion, VA, manufacturing facility has achieved over two million hours without a single lost-time accident...
Fras-Le S.A. Acquires Freios Controil In Brazil
Dec 14, 2011
Fras-le S.A. has acquired Freios Controil Ltda, a manufacturer of auto parts, brake components and automotive polymers, for $6 million, subject to adjustments. In addition, Fras-le will fully assume the company's debt—valued at approximately $24 million...
Construction Equipment Manufacturers Forecast Slower Growth Pace From 2012-2014
Dec 14, 2011
Construction equipment manufacturers anticipate overall business in 2011 will feature double-digit increases over last year in the U.S., Canada and worldwide, with growth slowing for 2012 through 2014, according to the annual business "outlook" survey of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers ...
Medium and Heavy Truck Sales Up 33% in November
Dec 13, 2011
Medium and heavy truck sales were up 33% in November over the same period a year ago and down 7% from last month, according to figures compiled by Wards Communications...
ACT Sticking with Forecast for Class 8
Dec 13, 2011
ACT Research is maintaining its mildly pessimistic outlook for the U.S. economy, according to the December issue of the ACT North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK, published by ACT Research Co. ...
