Chrysler, Fiat Set Partnership
In a matter of hours following a demand by the Obama administration, Chrysler LLC said Monday it has agreement to form a “global alliance” with Italian auto maker Fiat, news services reported.
March 30, 2009Opinion: Technology Aids Fleet, Dealer Service Relations
For as long as there has been a trucking industry, fleet equipment and maintenance executives have complained that dealer service operations bills are too high and fail to provide accurate and timely estimates and vehicle repairs.
March 30, 2009Truck Lite, Grote Introduce LED Products
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two manufacturers of lighting products for trucks moved in different directions at the Mid-America Trucking Show here, with Truck Lite rolling out round, white LED headlamps and Grote Industries offering thousands of tiny points of colored light. Both debuted March 18.
March 30, 2009GM’s Wagoner Forced to Resign
The Obama administration forced General Motors Corp. Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner to resign after a task force decided he was unable to craft a plan to save the automaker, Bloomberg reported Monday.
March 30, 2009Truck Lite, Grote Introduce LED Products
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two manufacturers of lighting products for trucks moved in different directions at the Mid-America Trucking Show here, with Truck Lite rolling out round, white LED headlamps and Grote Industries offering thousands of tiny points of colored light. Both debuted March 18.
March 30, 2009ATA Reorganizes Two Councils
American Trucking Associations is reorganizing its Safety & Loss Prevention Management Council and Security Council to form two new councils.
March 30, 2009EPA Proposes Strict Ship Emissions Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency has asked that an emissions control area be created along the United States’ coastline to reduce what officials say are harmful emissions from ships.
March 30, 2009Reefer-Unit Manufacturers Roll Out New Hybrid Models
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The two largest North American manufacturers of trailer refrigerated units each introduced updated product lines with an emphasis on hybrid power at the Mid-America Trucking Show here.
March 30, 2009Cummins Unit to Consolidate S.C. Plants
Diesel engine maker Cummins Inc. said it will consolidate turbocharger operations at two South Caroline plants and may cut jobs in the unit later this year.
March 30, 2009Oil Falls to Near $50 in Early Trading
Crude oil fell almost $2 to near $50 a barrel in early trading Monday following a similar drop on Friday, as the outlook for world demand remained low, Bloomberg reported.
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