Eaton UltraShift Plus now available in Western Star trucks
FORT MILL, S.C. — The Eaton UltraShift Plus automated transmission is now available for all Detroit Diesel DD13-equipped Western Star 4900 day-cab configuration truck models. The transmission will also be available for DD13 and Cummins… [Full Story]
Cummins’ Strong Sales, Earnings, Head for ‘Best Year Ever’
Cummins reported strong third quarter sales growth and earnings, and is headed for “its best year ever,” said Tim Solso, chairman and CEO. Sales were $4.6 billion, up 36% from the same period last year.
TCP Survey: ‘Trend of Caution" Among Smaller Carriers
Given all the uncertainly regarding the economy, volumes, rates, drivers, and regulation, more carriers, especially small ones, are thinking about leaving the industry or liquidating in the next six months, according to Transport Capital Partners’ Th…
2011-10-25 21:41:13WRONG Way Trucker a 65-year-old Toronto transport…
A 65-year-old Toronto transport truck driver is facing a charge of Careless Driving.
Trucking incentives program gets GrEEEn light to continue
WINNIPEG, Man. — A Manitoba-based trucking incentive program has been given the “GrEEEn” light to continue. Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation (MIT), together with the University of Manitoba Transport Institute and the Manitoba… [Full Story]
Paccar Reports Record Quarterly Revenue, Doubles Net Income
Paccar reported the highest quarterly revenues in its history and doubled its net income in the third quarter of 2011.
Auctions Lead Used Truck Sales Recovery in September
Auction action and healthy wholesale activity pushed sales volumes of used Class 3-8 commercial trucks in September after an extended summer slump, reported ACT Research. Retail markets fell, however.
US truck tonnage rises 1.6% in September: ATA report
ARLINGTON, Va. – US truck tonnage rose 1.6% in September after falling a revised 0.5% in August, according to the most recent figures from the American Trucking Associations. August’s decrease was more than the 0.2% drop the ATA previously… [Full Story]
Used truck volumes recover in September: ACT report
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Reported volumes of used Classes 3-8 truck sales recovered in September after an extended summer slump, according to a report published by ACT Research. Volumes were mixed on a channel-by-channel basis, falling in the… [Full St…
Utilimaster, Isuzu Begin Production of Lightweight, Aerodynamic Reach Walk-In Van
Production has begun on the Reach lightweight, aerodynamic walk-in van, said the two companies involved. Utilimaster Corp. is assembling the vehicle and Isuzu Commercial Truck of America provides the chassis.