MEMA Speaks Out on Corrosion-Resistant Steel Imports
Nov 1, 2006
The Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA), representing U.S. manufacturers employing hundreds of thousands of Americans, jointly called on the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to revoke antidumping and countervailing duties on corrosion resistant steel imports from six countries...
Cummins Introduces ComfortGuard APU System
Nov 1, 2006
The new ComfortGuard APU from Cummins is the engine manufacturer’s first complete auxiliary power unit system for over-the-road trucks. The system combines the generator expertise of the company’s Onan brand with tailored HVAC components to power all hotel loads for comfort and convenience...
Aurora Trailer Opens New Corporate Headquarters
Oct 31, 2006
Aurora Trailer Holdings LLC, parent company for Aurora Trailer Parts & Accessories, Aurora Trailer Leasing & Rental and Aurora Trailers Sales, announced the move into its new St. Louis headquarters...
Collins Industries Shareholders Approve Steel Partners Merger Transaction
Oct 31, 2006
Collins Industries, Inc. announced that its shareholders have approved the merger agreement with Steel Partners II, L.P., a private investment partnership based in New York...
American LaFrance to Open Parts Distribution Center
Oct 31, 2006
American LaFrance has announced the opening of its Parts Distribution Center, which will speed delivery of cab and chassis parts for the Condor product line to its nationwide network of dealers....
Volvo Announces Workforce Reductions at Hagerstown
Oct 30, 2006
Volvo's North American powertrain facility in Hagerstown, MD, expects to reduce employment in the first half of 2007 by about 600 positions....
Mack Making Stability Protection Standard On Its Highway Vehicles
Oct 30, 2006
Mack Trucks, Inc. announced that the company is making its Road Stability Advantage by Bendix system (Mack RSA) standard on its highway vehicles. ...
Ryder’s Earnings up 8% in 3Q
Oct 30, 2006
Ryder System, Inc. reported earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $1.06 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2006, up 8% compared with $0.98 in the year-earlier period....
GE heading up hybrid fuel-cell bus project
Oct 27, 2006
The General Electric Co. (GE) will lead a $13-million research partnership with the Federal Transit Administration, Ballard Power Systems and A123 Systems to develop a zero-emissions hybrid fuel cell bus. ...
Diesel-price drop stops
Oct 27, 2006
For the first time in 10 weeks, diesel prices increased-up 2.1 cents to $2.524 per gallon for the week ending Oct. 22, according to the Energy Information Administration....
Mack Announces Workforce Reductions
Oct 25, 2006
Mack Trucks, Inc. announced plans to reduce employment over the next six months by about 450 positions at its Macungie, PA, truck assembly plant....
Smithway Reports Record 3Q Earnings
Oct 25, 2006
Smithway Motor Xpress Corp. announced that for the third quarter, net earnings improved 6% to $1.7 million...
Ryder Opens New Service Facility in Buford, Georgia
Oct 25, 2006
Ryder announced the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art service facility located at 3759 Ryder Boulevard in Buford, Georgia....
Marten Transport Reports Record 3Q Financial Results
Oct 25, 2006
Marten Transport, Ltd. announced that for the third quarter of 2006, operating revenue increased 14.1%, to $135.8 million...
Construction Machinery Manufacturers Predict Smaller Gains in 2007
Oct 25, 2006
Construction machinery manufacturers predict smaller gains in overall industry business in 2007, following expected double-digit growth in 2006...
Cummins forms light-diesel JV in China
Oct 24, 2006
Cummins Inc. and Beijing-based Beiqi Foton Motor Company today signed an agreement to form a 50/50 joint venture company, Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Company Limited...
Mixed Outlook for 2007, According to FTR Associates
Oct 23, 2006
According to FTR Associates, a leading transportation forecasting and research firm, factors that are likely to affect the overall 2007 economy are currently giving a mixed picture....
Rush 3Q sales strong
Oct 23, 2006, From FleetOwner
Peterbilt dealership chain Rush Enterprises set trucks sales records for the third quarter this year across its lineup, including used vehicles. ...
Collins Industries Announces Early Termination of Waiting Period for Merger
Oct 19, 2006
Collins Industries, Inc. announced that the Federal Trade Commission has granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976...
Owner Retention of Large Pickups Increases As Gas Prices Decrease
Oct 19, 2006
The recent decline in gas prices has brought an increase in owner loyalty rates for pickup trucks and SUVS...
Carrier Transicold Improves Hybrid APU
Oct 19, 2006
Carrier Transicold has improved its ComfortPro auxiliary power unit (APU) has with a 1,000-hr. service interval, industry standard R-134a refrigerant, and a 60-amp alternator. ...
Great Dane Names New Chicago-Area Dealer
Oct 18, 2006
Great Dane Trailers announced the addition of Transportation Repairs & Services, Inc. (TRS), an authorized parts and service dealer in the Chicago metro area. ...
Armor Holdings Receives $17 Million Award for Up-Armored HMMWVs
Oct 18, 2006
Armor Holdings, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of military vehicles, vehicle armor systems and life safety and survivability systems, announced today the receipt of orders valued at $17 million from the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command...
Diesel-price drop continues - barely
Oct 18, 2006
For the ninth straight week, the average national price for a gallon of diesel fell - barely. This time, it was by 0.3 cents, to $2.503...
GM sees light truck recovery
Oct 18, 2006, by Sean Kilcarr, Fleet Owner senior editor
General Motors Corp. expects sales of light trucks, both pickups and sport utility vehicles (SUVs), to rebound in 2007 as gas prices continue to fall and more fuel-sipping designs come to market, such as its ’07 model Silverado and Sierra pickups...
