U.S. to Show Modest Growth in 2013, Economists Tell MCE
LAS VEGAS — If Congress and the president can avoid a “self-inflicted” recession early next year, the U.S. economy in general, and trucking specifically, will probably keep limping along with very modest growth in 2013, economists said here Tuesday at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 10, 2012U.S. to Show Modest Growth in 2013, Economists Tell MCE
LAS VEGAS — If Congress and the president can avoid a “self-inflicted” recession early next year, the U.S. economy in general, and trucking specifically, will probably keep limping along with very modest growth in 2013, economists said here Tuesday at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 9, 2012Daimler Sees Longer-Term Sales Growth
LAS VEGAS — Two top Daimler Trucks executives said they expect good long-term growth in sales, both in North America and the world, but said they are not sure when the acceleration will take place from the current sluggish levels of expansion.
October 9, 2012Daimler Unveils 2014 Freightliner Cascadia; Hosts LaHood
OXON HILL, Md. — Daimler Trucks North America showed off its new version of the Freightliner Cascadia that meets January 2014 federal greenhouse gas standards, touting its commitment to fuel economy while hosting Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
May 30, 2012Cummins Kicks Off Natural Gas Theme at MATS With New Engine
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Engine maker Cummins Inc. told reporters here that the company is moving forward with spark-ignition natural gas engines with a heavy-duty 12-liter engine now, and a 15-liter model in two or three years.
March 22, 2012TMC Gives Five Silver Spark Plug Awards
TAMPA, Fla. — The Technology & Maintenance Council gave one fleet executive and four associate members its Silver Spark Plug Award for career achievement at TMC’s annual meeting being held here this week.
February 22, 2012TMC Creates Service Provider Study Group
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Technology & Maintenance Council added a new study group, elevating its Service Provider Committee to study group status.
September 21, 2011TCA Changes on Weight Limit; Backs Higher 88,000-Pound Cap
PHOENIX — The Truckload Carriers Association has changed its long-standing support of the status quo on truck weight limits in announcing a new preference in favor of an 88,000-pound gross vehicle weight, up the from the current 80,000-pound federal limit.
October 19, 2010Navistar Touts ‘Fluid Efficiency’ in Its EGR Engine
Truck and engine maker Navistar Inc. proclaimed the economical operating efficiency of its products during a Webcast Monday concerning what the original equipment manufacturer called “fluid efficiency.”
July 20, 2010Nearly 1,000 Vendors Display New and Updated Equipment
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Despite the drop in attendance and the number of exhibitors at the Mid-America Trucking Show, the aisles of the Kentucky Exposition Center’s three main halls — containing the products of nearly 1,000 vendors — included an astounding array of new products and updated equipment.
March 31, 2009