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Mack, Michelin to Continue Sponsoring ‘Share the Road’ Program

LAS VEGAS — Mack Trucks Inc. and Michelin North America said they will continue as the main sponsors of American Trucking Associations’ Share the Road program in 2013.

October 8, 2012
Special Coverage, Business

America’s Road Team Saluted at MCE 2012

LAS VEGAS – Volvo Trucks said it will continue to be the sole sponsor of America’s Road Team in 2013.

October 8, 2012
Special Coverage, Business, Government, Equipment

Navistar Announces Hebe’s Retirement, Production Plans

Navistar International Corp. this week announced the retirement of well-known executive Jim Hebe, the appointment of new board members and outlined a plan for full production of trucks with Cummins ISX engines at the start of next year.

October 8, 2012
Special Coverage, Business

ATA Partners with Truckers Against Trafficking to Raise Awareness About Human Trafficking

LAS VEGAS — American Trucking Associations announced it has joined with Truckers Against Trafficking to raise awareness about human trafficking.

October 8, 2012
Special Coverage, Business

Trucking Leaders Gather in Las Vegas as ATA Hosts Its Annual Convention

Trucking industry leaders will gather this week at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition to discuss recent accomplishments and prepare for the challenges of the upcoming year.

October 5, 2012
Special Coverage, Business

ATA Unveils Highlights of Annual Conference

American Trucking Associations unveiled several spotlight events of its 2012 Management Conference & Exhibition, scheduled for Oct. 7-10 in Las Vegas.

October 5, 2012
Special Coverage, Business

Daimler Says Layoffs to Be ‘Significantly Lower’ Than Previously Announced

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Martin Daum, president of Daimler Trucks North America, said the company’s previously announced layoffs at its production facilities will be “significantly lower” than the 1,300 jobs it had projected earlier this year.

March 14, 2012
Special Coverage, Business

Navistar Reports Smaller 1Q Loss; Names Troy Clarke CEO

Navistar International Corp. said its first-quarter loss declined from a year ago, and the company named Troy Clarke its new CEO, replacing Lewis Campbell, who is stepping down.

March 14, 2012
Special Coverage, Business, Equipment

Cummins, Eaton Unveil Heavy-Duty Powertrain

Engine maker Cummins Inc. and component manufacturer Eaton Corp. unveiled a new powertrain package for the North American heavy-duty truck market that they said will boost fuel economy by 3% to 6%.

March 14, 2012