Cummins Reduces Sales Forecast, Cuts 2,000 Jobs
Cummins Inc.’s third-quarter profit trailed analysts’ estimates, and the company reduced its annual sales forecast because of weakening demand for its heavy-duty engines.
October 28, 2015Trailer Maker Wabash National Introduces First Truck Bodies
Semi-trailer manufacturer Wabash National Corp. today introduced its first line of dry and refrigerated truck bodies to meet growing demand for urban delivery services.
October 26, 2015Cargo Thefts Decline in Third Quarter
Cargo thefts in the United States and Canada declined to $22.5 million from $45.8 million during the same period last year, according to CargoNet, which tracks trucking cargo crimes.
October 20, 2015Mack Inaugurates Drive-Axle Line After $30 Million Plant Investment
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Mack Trucks inaugurated its new drive-axle line here, the result of a two-year, $30 million investment that is part of the company’s strategy of vertical integration of powertrain components — engines, transmissions and axles.
October 19, 2015Lytx Upgrades Video-Based Safety System That Monitors Driver Fatigue, Distraction
Lytx Inc. said it is upgrading its DriveCam video-based safety system with a new service aimed at helping fleets prevent distracted and fatigued driving.
October 19, 2015Class 8 Purchases Rise 4.5% in September as Buyers Invest in More Efficient Models
U.S. retail sales of Class 8 trucks totaled 20,972 in September, marking the seventh consecutive month when sales topped 20,000, WardsAuto.com reported.
October 19, 2015Former Arrow Trucking CEO Pielsticker Gets 7½ Years for Fraud
Former Arrow Trucking CEO James Douglas Pielsticker has been sentenced to 7½ years in federal prison for his part in a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme that contributed to the Tulsa, Oklahoma, motor carrier’s demise.
October 14, 2015Railroads Seek Reprieve to Install PTC Systems
Efforts are being made in Washington to address the Dec. 31 deadline for U.S. freight railroads to comply with a federal mandate to finish installing the crash-avoidance technology known as positive train control.
October 12, 2015MIT Offers New Online Supply Chain Management Program
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology announced a pilot program that allows students to combine online courses with a single semester on campus to earn a master’s degree in supply chain management.
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