TMC Announces New Leadership, Winners of Silver Spark Plugs
TAMPA, Fla. — Jerry Thrift of Ryder System, Miami, was installed as chairman of the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations during the group’s meeting here Feb. 11.
February 17, 2010Ruan Transportation Founder Dies
John Ruan, founder of Ruan Transportation Management Systems, died Saturday, the company said. He was 96.
February 16, 2010Cummins Enjoys 4th-Quarter Boost in Engines
Two manufacturers that supply parts to international truck makers reported improved results for the fourth quarter, with engine maker Cummins Inc. increasing profits and component maker ArvinMeritor Inc. eliminating a large loss and breaking even.
February 8, 2010Execs Warn on CSA 2010
SAN DIEGO — CSA 2010, the new federal safety monitoring and rating system for motor carriers, is likely to be the most important and potentially disruptive federal policy development for trucking to come out of Washington this year, fleet executives and industry watchers said last week.
February 8, 2010Cummins, Chrysler Set Contract Extension
Cummins Inc. announced a multi-year extension of its current agreement with Chrysler Group, continuing a partnership that began 21 years ago.
February 4, 2010Ryder’s 4Q Income Declines
Ryder System’s fourth-quarter profit fell to $8.2 million, or 15 cents a share, from $10.6 million, or 19 cents, a year earlier.
February 3, 2010ArvinMeritor Reports Improved Fiscal 1Q
Truck components maker ArvinMeritor Inc. said Tuesday its fiscal first-quarter was break-even, compared with loss of $961 million, or $13.29 a share, a year ago, which included $856 million in write-downs.
February 2, 2010Cummins’ Fourth-Quarter Profit Jumps to $270 Million
Diesel engine maker Cummins Inc. said Tuesday its profit jumped in the fourth quarter due in part to strong sales in China, India and Brazil.
February 2, 2010Bose Corp. Unveils Sophisticated Truck Seat Designed to Ease Wear and Tear on Drivers
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Bose Corp., the acoustics company best known for its high-end audio equipment and noise-canceling headphones, last week unveiled a sophisticated heavy-duty truck seat designed to ease the wear and tear on drivers.
February 1, 2010GE Exits Truck Trailer-Tracking Business
I.D. Systems Inc., Hackensack, N.J., paid $15 million in cash to purchase General Electric Co.’s trailer-tracking business, Asset Intelligence LLC, the companies announced.
February 1, 2010