Component Shortages Grow; OEMs Report Supply Problems
Shortages of components for new heavy-duty trucks are growing, leading vehicle manufacturers to cut back their sales forecasts as their backlog of truck orders continues to mount, executives said.
August 1, 2011Three Truck Makers’ Profits, Revenue Soar
Three of the world’s largest heavy-duty truck makers reported significant increases in profits and revenue for the three months ended June 30, with North American results playing a large role in all cases.
August 1, 2011Chicago Manufacturing Activity Falls
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago area fell in July, the Institute for Supply Management-Chicago said Friday.
July 29, 2011Philadelphia Manufacturing Index Rebounds
Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region increased in July, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.
July 21, 2011June Class 8 Truck Orders Top 20,000 for Eighth Straight Month
Truck manufacturers received more than 20,000 orders for new Class 8 vehicles in June in North America, the eighth consecutive month above that level and 33% higher than June 2010, two market research firms reported.
July 11, 2011Survey Finds Fewer Technical Problems With 2009 Trucks Than Previous Year
Owners of 2009 Class 8 trucks reported a drop in mechanical and technical problems from the previous year, including problems with engines, usually the largest source of complaints, J.D. Power and Associates said in a report.
July 11, 2011Factory Orders Rise 0.8% in May
Factory orders rose 0.8% in May, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
July 5, 2011Chicago Manufacturing Activity Rises
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago area rose in June, the Institute for Supply Management-Chicago said Thursday.
June 30, 2011Nevada Bans Texting, Handheld Conversations While Driving
Nevada became the 34th state to ban texting while driving and the ninth to ban talking on handheld cell phones while driving.
June 21, 2011Industrial Production Rises 0.1% in May
Industrial production rose 0.1% in May as factory output rose but utility output declined, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.
June 15, 2011