Industrial production steady in May
Jun 25, 2007
Industrial production was unchanged in May after a downwardly revised increase of 0.4% in April. ...
Reading Truck Body opens new plant
Jun 25, 2007
Reading Truck Body, LLC, a Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of service bodies, platform bodies and truck accessories, has opened a new manufacturing facility in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. ...
ICUEE adds ride and drive
Jun 21, 2007
The 2007 ICUEE - International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) has expanded its working equipment demonstrations with a new “ride and drive” program ...
Driver turnover increases 6%
Jun 21, 2007
The driver turnover rate for large truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers increased during the first quarter of 2007, according to the American Trucking Associations....
Heil Environmental VP dies
Jun 21, 2007
David Baratti, vice president of sales and marketing for Heil Environmental, died this weekend at home in Chattanooga. ...
Reitnouer names new dealers
Jun 21, 2007
Prairie Trailer Sales of Morris, Minnesotta, and Bell Trailer Sales of Winnipeg, Manitoba, have become dealers for Reitnouer Inc...
Truck sales down 27% in May
Jun 21, 2007
Retail sales of Class 3-8 trucks were off 27% in May, according to figures compiled by Wards Communications....
Tri State named top U S dealer
Jun 21, 2007
Tri State Trailers, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been named winner of the the United States Dealer of the Year Award for Reitnouer Inc. ...
Chrysler to revamp V-6 engine plant
Jun 15, 2007, From Fleet Owner
The Chrysler Group plans to invest $450 million in its Kenosha, WI, plant for a comprehensive retooling as it prepares to launch a new family of more fuel-efficient V-6 engines for use in its cars and light trucks...
StarTrak, PLM Trailer Leasing Combine on ReeferTrak Systems
Jun 13, 2007
StarTrak Systems, LLC, a subsidiary of Alanco Technologies, today announced that it has entered into a long-term agreement with PLM Trailer Leasing (PLM) for the purchase of ReeferTrak monitoring and control systems...
Major Changes For '08 Mitsubishi Fuso Models
Jun 13, 2007, By Jim Mele, Fleet Owner editor-in-chief
A new cab for medium-duty models, new configurations on the light-duty side and new engine emissions systems with diesel particulate filters (DPFs) lead the changes for the 2008 North American Mitsubishi Fuso cabover truck line...
Survey: Private Fleets Still Leery of '07 Engines
Jun 12, 2007, From Fleetowner
An annual survey of private fleet managers conducted by PHH FirstFleet has found that the majority - some 63% - are still putting off purchasing trucks equipped with EPA '07-certified engines...
J.B. Hunt Recognized as Wal-Mart's 2006 Intermodal Carrier of the Year
Jun 12, 2007
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. today announced the company has been recognized by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. for the second consecutive year as the recipient of the prestigious Intermodal Carrier of the Year award....
Paccar wraps up German buy
Jun 11, 2007, From Fleet Owner
Bellevue, WA-based Paccar Financial Services (PFS) - a subsidiary of global truck maker Paccar - has completed its acquisition of Truck Center Hauser GmbH in Germany. ...
Cummins Breaks Ground on Fuel System Plant in China
Jun 11, 2007
Cummins broke ground on its first fuel systems plant outside North America. Cummins Fuel Systems/Wuhan will be the company’s 13th production facility in China and is expected to begin production early next year. ...
FTR Associates' 2007 Freight Transportation Conference Set for August 27-29
Jun 11, 2007
FTR Associates, a leading transportation freight forecasting and research firm, has scheduled its 2007 conference, "America's Freight Transportation Through 2011", for August 27-29th...
Sapa Forms From Orkla, Alcoa merger
Jun 11, 2007
Orkla and Alcoa have signed and closed the agreement merging Sapa's and Alcoa's aluminum profile operations to form a leading global company, Sapa AB...
Walker Group Acquires Brenner Tank
Jun 11, 2007
Walker Group Holdings LLC, of New Lisbon, Wisconsin, has agreed in principal to purchase Brenner Tank LLC of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin...
ATA President Named Chairman of Highway Users
Jun 7, 2007
The American Highway Users Alliance announced today that former Kansas Governor Bill Graves would become chairman of the group's Board of Directors, effective immediately. Graves remains president and CEO of the American Trucking Associations (ATA). ...
New Advice for Fleets
Jun 7, 2007
From Fleet Owner The transportation consultant Trincon Group says it has created a new three-part program to help fleets successfully navigate growth in their business....
Diesel Price Switches Gears
Jun 5, 2007
For the first time in three weeks, the average price for a gallon of diesel nationally dropped-going down two cents to $2.80 for the week ending June 1, according to the Energy Information Administration....
Celadon Group Acquires Truckload Van Assets From Air Road Express
Jun 5, 2007
Celadon Group Inc. announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has purchased the truckload business and certain tractors and trailers of Air Road Express Inc...
Preliminary May Class 8 Orders Exceed Expectations
Jun 4, 2007
Preliminary Class 8 orders released by A.C.T. for May came in at 15,100-down 49% year-over-year but well above Bear Stearns’ forecast of 10,000 to 12,000....
Travis Appoints New Dealer in Louisiana
Jun 4, 2007
Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. of Houston, Texas is pleased to announce the appointment of Walker's Trailer Sales of Monroe, Louisiana, as its newest Independent Dealer. ...
Trailer, truck, & body OEMs
Jun 1, 2007
Benson International has named Ryan Black and Travis Flowers as design engineers. Black is a 2007 graduate of Tennessee Technological University with...
