Fleets Outsource Major Maintenance Work to Reduce Tool, In-House Labor Expenses
When A. Duie Pyle needs an engine overhauled or major transmission work done, the company sends the work to an off-site maintenance shop rather than using in-house mechanics.
November 4, 2013American Axle Reports Third-Quarter Profit
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings said it had a third-quarter profit of $31.6 million, or 41 cents per share, from a loss of $8.1 million, or 11 cents, a year ago.
November 1, 2013Trimble’s Profit Increases in 3Q
Trimble Navigation Ltd. reported higher third-quarter profit than a year ago and said earnings nearly doubled at its segment that includes trucking technology providers PeopleNet Communications Corp., TMW Systems Inc. and ALK Technologies Inc.
October 31, 2013Jobless Claims Decline by 10,000 as California Clears Backlog
Jobless claims declined by 10,000 for the week ended Oct. 26 as backlogs in California cleared after a switch in computer systems, Bloomberg News reported.
October 31, 2013Wabash’s Third Quarter Income Declines
Wabash National Corp. said its third-quarter income declined, but the trailer manufacturer expects a “strong demand” in the fourth quarter.
October 30, 2013Cummins’ Profit Falls on Weak Demand
Cummins Inc. saw its net income decrease in the third quarter as lower demand for capital goods caused revenue to drop.
October 29, 2013Goodyear Profit Grows 51%
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said profit rose 51% in the third quarter as each regional operating segment saw improved results.
October 29, 2013Michelin Rolls Out Road-Service Plan for Trucks
ORLANDO, Fla. — Michelin Americas Truck Tires announced the launch of an on-call service program for trucks, expanding upon a program only for tires.
October 21, 2013Manufacturing in Philadelphia Expands at Slower Pace
Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia Region expanded at a slower pace in October, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Oct. 17.
October 17, 2013About 50 Carriers Opt Out of Pilot Settlement
Only about 50 of the 6,000 Pilot Flying J customers who were eligible to participate in a rebate-fraud class action lawsuit settlement have formally declined to participate in the settlement, Pilot’s attorney said.
October 16, 2013