Hyundai introduces Korea’s first CNG hybrid bus
The Blue-City CNG hybrid bus. Click to enlarge.
Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea’s largest automaker, unveiled the nation’s first CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) hybrid bus, “Blue-City”. This is the first time a major automaker inde…
Truckers Talk Travel During Dangerous Driving Day
The icy roads and brutal conditions on Tuesday meant a white-knuckle drive for many people across the Omaha metro area.
Rick Dauch Named Accuride President & CEO
Accuride Corp. has named Richard F. (Rick) Dauch president and chief executive officer. Dauch succeeds Bill Lasky, who has served as Accuride’s interim president and CEO since September 2008.
FFE Opens Driving School
FFE has opened an FFE Driver Academy in Fort Worth, Texas.
Bridgestone Bandag Announces Price Increase
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions announced a 12 percent price increase on its Bridgestone and Firestone brand truck and bus radial tires, effective immediately.
Dupre Logistics Establishes Supply Chain Division
Dupre Logistics, Lafayette, La., has opened the Supply Chain Excellence Division to help clients solve complex supply chain needs.
FedEx Freight Driver Named Highway Angel
Bill G. Poulos, a professional truck driver for FedEx Freight of Portland, Ore., has been named a Truckload Carriers Association Highway Angel for looking after the best interests of a small child caught in a bad situation.
Landstar Reports 35 Percent Increase in Fourth Quarter Earnings Per Share
Landstar System reported 2010 fourth quarter net income of $24.1 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, compared to net income of$18.6 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, for the 2009 fourth quarter.
ArvinMeritor Reports Financial Results, Sees Strengthening in Global Truck Markets
ArvinMeritor, which announced it will change its name back to Meritor, reported financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended Dec. 31, 2010, with sales and EBITDA up, but negative cash flow and a greater net loss.
Cummins Reports Best Year in Company History
Cummins Inc. reported record profits for all of 2010, as well as record quarterly sales and profits for the fourth quarter, on the strength of significant growth in key international markets and improved productivity in its global manufacturing oper…