Volvo Group Introduces Fourth-Generation Hybrid
Sep 18, 2008
The Volvo Group is now introducing the fourth-generation hybrid solution on a broad front in buses, trucks and construction equipment...
NTEA Expands Green Truck Summit, Exhibits and Activities
Sep 17, 2008
In response to growing demand across the many industries served by work trucks, the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) has intensified its focus on hybrid and alternative fuel vocational trucks and equipment at The Work Truck Show 2009...
Cummins Recognized as Sustainability Leader
Sep 17, 2008
For the fourth year in a row, Cummins Inc. has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World index...
Firestone To Close Noblesville Air-Spring Plant
Sep 17, 2008
Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC (FSIP) today announced that it will close its Noblesville, Ind., air-spring plant...
Companies Working to Rebound From Ike
Sep 15, 2008
If there was anything good about Hurricane Ike, it was the opportunity for Houston-area companies to prepare...
Army Reserve Launches Partnership With Schneider National
Sep 12, 2008
The U.S. Army Reserve and Schneider National, Inc. today launched a public-private partnership that will allow the two organizations to recruit, train and employ individuals interested in both serving the nation and pursuing a career in the transportation and logistics industry...
Bayview Kenworth Opens Location in Moncton, New Brunswick
Sep 12, 2008
Bayview Kenworth unveiled its fifth location with a recent grand opening celebration at its newest facility in Moncton, New Brunswick...
Medium and Heavy Truck Sales Down 25%
Sep 12, 2008
Medium and heavy truck sales were down 25% in August compared to the same period a year ago but up 1% over the previous month, according to figures compiled by Wards Communications...
Tough Times Ahead For UK Van Market
Sep 11, 2008
Data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show UK van and truck registrations down 20.7% in August and up 1.9% to 387,645 for the rolling year...
China’s Heavy Truck Sales Up 48%
Sep 10, 2008
In the first half of 2008, China’s heavy truck sales stood at 380,100, up 48.3% over the first half of 2007, according to Research and Markets...
Manufacturing Leaders Meet To Discuss Industry Challenges
Sep 10, 2008
Leading metalforming manufacturers from the United States, Asia, Latin America and Europe will hear from industry giants and discuss the top challenges facing the industry worldwide...
House Votes To Stop Access For Mexican Trucks
Sep 10, 2008
The House voted Tuesday to end a pilot program giving Mexican trucks access to U.S. highways – despite a White House veto threat...
Scania Brasil Receives Its Largest Truck Order Ever
Sep 10, 2008
Scania is delivering 260 tipper trucks to the Brazilian company Odebrecht, the largest single truck order in the 51-year history of Scania Brasil...
Titan to Implement Price Increase
Sep 9, 2008
Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International Inc., will implement a price increase on Titan, Goodyear and General branded off-the-road, farm and construction tires, effective October 1...
Layton Truck Moves To New Denver Facility
Sep 9, 2008
Layton Truck Equipment, part of the Auto Truck Group, has re-located in Denver, Colorado, to a new 40,000-square-foot facility on five acres...
ATA Introduces Business Solutions
Sep 8, 2008
The American Trucking Associations has launched ATA Business Solutions, a line of information products, business tools, services, training programs, and conferences designed to address issues affecting trucking-related companies...
Army Reserve Partners With Schneider National
Sep 8, 2008
Partnership allows organizations to recruit, train and employ those interested in serving the nation and pursuing a profession in the transportation and logistics industry...
Navistar Defense Wins $752 Million Contract for Lighter MRAP Variant
Sep 8, 2008
The U.S. Marine Corps today awarded Navistar Defense, LLC., a contract worth more than $752 million...
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Sep 8, 2008
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Navistar Subsidiary Inks Bus JV
Sep 4, 2008
Two leading companies based in Latin America intend to form a partnership to help meet the growing demand for public and commercial transportation solutions around the globe...
Navistar Defense, U.S. Military Sign Deals Worth $92 million
Sep 4, 2008
Two new contracts of nearly $92 million highlight the increased sales of Medium Tactical Vehicles to the U.S. military from Navistar Defense, LLC...
Alcoa Launches Three New Wheel Lines for Full-Size Trucks
Sep 4, 2008
Alcoa Automotive Wheels, a Cleveland, Ohio-based business of Alcoa, today announced the expansion of its aftermarket catalog to include three new wheel lines for full-size trucks...
Record 3Q Earnings for Navistar
Sep 4, 2008
Navistar International Corporation reported record net income for the third quarter of $272 million, or $3.68 per diluted share...
Inc. Magazine Honors Central States Trucking
Sep 3, 2008
Inc. Magazine has announced Central States Trucking, Bensenville, Illinois, as one of the top 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the country...
TARA Joins HDAW Sponsors
Sep 3, 2008
TARA, the Truck Frame and Axle Repair Association, has joined Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week '09 as a sponsor, bringing the total number of organizations involved to 13...
