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30Truck manufacturer Kenworth Truck Co., Kirkland, Wash., on Monday announced it had delivered its first hybrid-electric truck to a U.S. customer.

Fleet management services firm Telargo Inc. said Monday it will provide telematics systems for vehicle leasing company LeasePlan USA, Alpharetta, Georgia.

Wright Express, which provides payment processing and information management services to the trucking industry, reported Tuesday it earned $18.3 million, or 45 cents a share in the second quarter, compared with $9.9 million or 24 cents in 2006.

Ceva Logistics, which last Thursday completed its acquisition of Houston-based EGL Inc., said John Pattullo has joined the company as its new chief executive officer.

Chrysler LLC, the U.S. automobile manufacturing unit of Daimlerchrysler, has appointed Jeff Nardelli as its chief executive officer, Bloomberg News reported Monday.

Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. said Monday its net income rose to $17.6 million or 28 cents a share, compared with a net loss of $21 million or 34 cents a share a year ago.

Trailer Bridge Inc. said Monday it lost $1.9 million or 16 cents a share in the second quarter, compared with a loss of $9 million or 76 cents a year ago.

Penske Logistics has been selected as the lead logistics provider for Bombardier Transportation’s European operations, the company said Monday.

North Carolina legislators have adjourned without passing a proposed increase in the state’s highway use tax, the Truck Rental and Leasing Association said.

Hub International Transportation Insurance Services has acquired two San Antonio-based insurance brokers that provide coverage to the trucking industry, the company said Monday.