NYC Plans to Track Vehicles Entering City
New York City is developing a plan to track every vehicle that enters Manhattan to help guard against potential terrorist attacks, the New York Times reported Tuesday.
August 12, 2008Ryder to Acquire Gordon Truck Leasing
Ryder System said late Wednesday it will acquire Philadelphia-based Gordon Truck Leasing. Terms were not disclosed.
August 7, 2008Volvo Offers Bendix Air Disc Brakes on Heavy Trucks
Volvo Trucks North America said Monday it is now offering Bendix heavy-duty air disc brakes on Volvo VN and VT model trucks.
August 4, 2008Iteris, Delphi to Team on Safety Technologies
Iteris Inc. and Delphi Corp. said Monday that Iteris has been named the exclusive distributor of Delphi’s forward collision warning system for the North American commercial vehicle market.
August 4, 2008DOT Issues Transport Plan
Declaring the current system irrevocably “broken,” Transportation Secretary Mary Peters unveiled the Bush administration’s final major surface transportation policy initiative — a reform of the highway program that includes unlimited tolling and an increased emphasis on private capital.
August 4, 2008Kemp Promoted to President, COO of ABF Freight
Wesley Kemp was appointed president and chief operating officer of less-than-truckload carrier ABF Freight System, the company said.
July 28, 2008Ryder Reports Mixed 2Q Earnings
Ryder System Wednesday reported a second-quarter profit of $62.9 million, or $1.10 per share, compared with $65.1 million, or $1.07 per share, a year ago.
July 23, 2008Landstar’s 2Q Profit, Revenue Rise
Truckload carrier Landstar System said late Wednesday its second-quarter profit rose slightly, while revenue jumped 10%.
July 17, 2008Bendix to Offer Automatic Braking for Heavy-Duty Trucks in 4Q
WASHINGTON — Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC demonstrated here the automatic braking system for heavy-duty trucks it will offer starting in the fourth quarter.
July 7, 2008First Atlantic Hurricane Forms; Unlikely to Affect Gulf Oil Platforms
The first hurricane of the Atlantic hurricane season formed Monday, but forecasts put it on a track that would not affect Gulf of Mexico oil platforms, the Associated Press reported.
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