Accuride Reports Third-Quarter Income of $1.2 Million
Accuride Corp. reported a third-quarter income of $1.2 million and said sales increased on strength of the North American commercial vehicle industry.
November 5, 2014E-Log Device Certification Considered by FMCSA
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Oct. 28 issued an “information collection request,” seeking public comment on its plans to ask electronic logging device manufacturers to register and self-certify that their products meet the agency’s technical specifications.
October 30, 2014Trucking Suppliers Report Higher 3Q Earnings
Several trucking industry suppliers reported higher third-quarter earnings, citing strength in North American on-highway markets.
October 29, 2014Wabash’s 3Q Profit Grows as Trailer Shipments Increase
Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. said third-quarter net income increased 12.8% as trailer shipments rose from year-ago levels.
October 29, 2014Cummins Reports Higher 3Q Profit, Boosts Outlook
Cummins Inc. reported higher third-quarter income on a strong North American market, and the company boosted its revenue outlook for the full year.
October 28, 2014Goodyear to Begin Fleet Testing of Air Maintenance Technology
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said it will begin testing its air maintenance technology for commercial vehicles on trucking fleets in the next few months.
October 24, 2014Michelin Launches New Wide-Base Trailer Tire
Michelin Americas Truck Tires has launched a new wide-base single-trailer tire for regional operations.
October 17, 2014NHTSA Investigating Michelin Steer Tire
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary evaluation of a specific Michelin steer tire for use in autohauler rigs that led to six complaints from truck operators who said the tires were involved in seven accidents.
October 16, 2014Class 8 Orders Increase 32%
Orders for new Class 8 trucks jumped 32% in September from a year ago to 24,900, the highest September in eight years, ACT Research Co. reported.
October 13, 2014Cummins Westport Appoints New President
Cummins Westport Inc. said it has promoted Rob Neitzke to president from general manager of the construction segment of Cummins’ off-highway engine business.
October 7, 2014