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Eaton Reports Per-Share Earnings Increase 37 Percent on 15 Percent Revenue Growth
Eaton Corporation posted record net income per share of $1.07 for the third quarter of 2011, an increase of 37 percent over the $0.78 earned in the third quarter of 2010.
Diesel up 2.4 to $3.825; Oil Gains 4.4% to Close at $91.27 Monday
Diesel and crude oil made gains over the past week while gasoline prices dipped slightly, according to the Department of Energy’s weekly on-highway retail price survey.
Commercial Trailer Net Orders Improved in September
Trailer order activity posted solid improvement in September after lackluster performance in previous months. Net orders were up almost 31% month-over month and 22% year-over-year.
Mica on Reauthorization, Hours of Service
Republican leaders in the House have not yet found the money for a fully funded six-year highway program, but they are committed to doing so, said Rep. John Mica, R-Fla., chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
North American Union has arrived: First official Mexican shipping truck to cross US border
Beginning this week, Mexican truckers will officially be allowed to bypass border inspections and drive directly into the US to deliver their goods.
COMPETITION WATCH: Douglas Harrison appointed president of Day and Ross General Freight
HARTLAND, N.B. — Douglas Harrison has been named president of Day and Ross General Freight. Harrison was previously president of Calyx Transportation Group. Prior to that he was president of Acklands-Grainger, an industrial supply company, and… [Ful…
ATA question Transportation Secretary’s views on Hours-of-Service
ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations president and CEO Bill Graves and association chairman Dan England are questioning Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood’s contention in a letter to Congress that the administration is drafting a… [Full …
Commercial trailer net orders improved in September
COLUMBUS, Ind. — After recent lackluster performance, trailer order activity posted solid improvement in September, according to ACT Research Co. Net orders were up almost 31% month-over-month and 22% year-over-year. Supported by solid… [Full Story]
ATA Leaders Express Concern with LaHood’s Hours-of-Service Letter
American Trucking Associations President and CEO Bill Graves and Chairman Dan England questioned Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood’s contention in a letter to Congress that the administration is drafting a new hours-of-service proposal based on the…