Daimler Appoints Bernhard to Succeed Renschler as Head of Trucks Unit
Daimler AG said Thursday that Wolfgang Bernhard will become the new head of Daimler Trucks, effective April 1, succeeding Andreas Renschler, who will move to the company’s Mercedez-Benz auto unit.
February 21, 2013Infographic: Ryder’s Foundation for a Successful Freight Brokerage
Globally, supply chains are facing unprecedented levels of disruption. As a result, shippers and carriers are challenged more than ever to keep goods moving while remaining profitable. While most brokerages point to technology as the key to achieving success, today’s setbacks have proven that technology alone isn’t enough.
Unions Ratify Agreement With SoCal Ports
Unions for workers at the Southern California ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have approved a contract that will run through 2016.
February 21, 2013Quality’s Fourth-Quarter Income Rises
Tank truck carrier Quality Distribution said its fourth-quarter profit rose from a year ago on stronger energy logistics and intermodal business.
February 21, 2013Wal-Mart’s 4Q Income Improves; Retailer Issues Cautious Outlook
Wal-Mart Stores said Thursday its fourth-quarter net income rose 8.6% from a year ago, but the retail giant issued a cautious 2013 outlook.
February 21, 2013States Issue Warnings as Big Winter Storm Bears Down on Plains, Midwest
Officials issued winter storm warnings from Colorado through Illinois Thursday, with as much as a foot of snow expected in some states, the Associated Press reported.
February 21, 2013Mullen Group’s 4Q Income Falls
Canadian transportation firm Mullen Group said its fourth-quarter profit decreased 54% on reduced revenue from its oil-field services segment.
February 21, 2013Dana’s Fourth-Quarter Profit Improves
Truck and auto component maker Dana Holding Corp. said Thursday its fourth-quarter profit rose from a year ago, though its revenue declined.
February 21, 2013Philadelphia Manufacturing Activity Contracts
Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region contracted in February, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.
February 21, 2013Leading Economic Indicators Rise in January
An index of leading economic indicators rose 0.2% in January, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.
February 21, 2013Existing Home Sales Rise in January
Existing home sales rose 0.4% in January, the National Association of Realtors said Thursday.
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