Truck Tolls Will Increase to $4 Per Axle on Bridges Between Pennsylvania and N.J.
Truckers crossing the northern Delaware River between New Jersey and Pennsylvania on any of seven tolled bridges could pay as much as 75 cents more per axle as of July 1.
May 23, 2011Philadelphia Manufacturing Index Slows
Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region slowed in May, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.
May 19, 2011C. R. England to Lease Kenworth LNG Tractors
Truck and engine manufacturer Paccar Inc. said it has reached agreement to lease new Kenworth T800 day cab tractors with 15-liter liquefied natural gas engines to a division of truckload carrier C.R. England Inc.
May 19, 2011Toyo Unveils Drive-Axle Longhaul Tire
Toyo Tires said it has introduced a new drive-axle tire for longhaul, highway-specific applications.
May 18, 2011Goodyear Super Single Tire Replaced
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said it has replaced its super single tire for severe-duty applications with a model it said will last longer and get better off-road traction.
May 18, 2011Marmon Highway Technologies Alters Brake, Wheel End Lines
Manufacturer Marmon Highway Technologies is reorganizing to increase its production brake and wheel end components and systems for heavy-duty tractors and trailers, the Cullman, Ala., company said May 2.
May 16, 2011Cummins Sees Continued Strong Engine Market
Diesel engine maker Cummins Inc. said it expects significant sales and profit growth in 2011 and in future years.
May 12, 2011Used Class 8 Prices Rise as Inventory Tightens
The average price of used Class 8 trucks rose again in March, increasing 6% from February, and buyers accepted higher-mileage vehicles as well, according to ACT Research Co. and retail dealers.
May 9, 2011Commercial Vehicle Group Reports Higher 1Q Profit
Components maker Commercial Vehicle Group said its first quarter profit rose from a year ago on higher sales and stronger vehicle markets.
May 4, 2011FleetPride Completes Acquisition of Midway Truck Parts
FleetPride Inc., an aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, said it completed its acquisition of Midway Truck Parts.
May 3, 2011