P.M. Executive Briefing - Oct. 27
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Grupo Dina Files Charges Against Western Star
Mexican truck maker Consorcio G. Grupo Dina (DIN) said Friday it has formally filed charges against Western Star Truck Holdings, Inc. with the International Arbitration Court of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
Grupo Dina is suing for Western Star for breach of contract, asking $110 million in damages. The suit stems from Western Star's cancellation of a multi-year contract with Grupo Dina, under which Dina was to supply trucks to Western Star to be sold in North America.
Western Star was recently acquired by Freightliner, DaimlerChrysler's truck making subsidiary. Transport Topics
Conaway Named Con-Way Now President, CEO
J. Edwin Conaway has been named president and chief executive officer of Con-Way Now, an air and ground freight carrier specializing in emergency and express service and a subsidiary of Con-Way Transportation Services, the company said Friday.Formerly Con-Way Now's vice president and general manager, Conaway will be responsible for day-to-day management, operations and overall financial performance of Con-Way Now. Transport Topics
Qualcomm, Xata Combine Efforts for Onboard Data Collection
Qualcomm (QCOM), a wireless service provider, is teaming with Xata Corp. (XATA) for onboard data collection and management that could be used for hours-of-service reporting, the companies announced Friday.XATA has combined the Qualcomm satellite communications with its own onboard system and SmartCom application suite to provide a real-time logistics management product for private fleet and other transportation market segments. Available now, the product offers customers the ability to lower administrative costs while adhering to current and anticipated federal safety and operational mandates.
Minneapolis-based Xata develops mobile systems, software and enterprise-wide logistics management systems aimed at improving fuel economy, on-time delivery, asset utilization and driver productivity. Qualcomm, based in San Diego, is a major provider of mobile communications for the transportation industry. Transport Topics
West Virginia Truck-Weight Inspectors Shift to Interstates
Most of West Virginia's weight enforcement inspectors have been pulled off state highways and will focus on interstates until November, the Charleston (W.Va.) Gazette reported Friday.Inspectors were shifted earlier this week and are currently concentrating on several areas of concern, including Interstate 68 in Monongalia County, where a new weigh station recently opened, and along Interstate 64 near Sandstone in Summers County, where a serious accident recently occurred, the story said. A state Division of Highways spokesman said inspectors will still respond to citizen complaints, the Gazette added.
Inspections and citations for overweight trucks are up almost 44% this year in West Virginia, the story also said. Transport Topics
Eaton Corp. to Buy Out Japanese Joint-Venture Partner
Eaton Corp. (ETN), manufacturers of engineered products including truck drivetrain systems and engine components, said Friday it will purchase the remaining 50% of a joint venture with Japan's Sumitomo Heavy Industries.The two companies signed a letter of intent, under which Eaton will indirectly purchase Sumitomo's share in Sumitomo Eaton Hydraulics Co., Ltd. (SEHYCO), their hydraulic projects joint venture.
SEHYCO makes hydraulic motors, primarily for construction and farm machinery products. Transport Topics
Mexico Now Allowing 53-foot Trailers
Mexico's Ministry of Communications and Transportation has recently amended its size and weight regulations, now allowing 53-foot trailers, as noted in its Diario Oficial, the American Trucking Associations reported Friday.Tractor-trailers with an overall vehicle length of 23 meters, or 75.9 feet, will be allowed to operate on specific highways in Mexico, the report said. Transport Topics
Headlines From Today's A.M. Briefing
- Frozen Foods Express Reports 3Q Loss
- Oil Prices Steady; OPEC Trigger Date Nears
- 3Q Economic Growth Slows to 2.7%
- Canacar to Lodge Formal Complaint on EASO
- Samsung Truck Workers Strike Again
- Daewoo Approves New Execs
- European Immigrant-Smuggling Bust Uncovers Fake Companies, Warehouses
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