Eaton’s 2Q Earnings Rise
Eaton Corp. said Friday its second-quarter earnings rose, due in part to its $13 billion acquisition of Ireland-based Cooper Industries last year.
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Goodyear’s Earnings More Than Double
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s second-quarter earnings more than doubled as its operating income jumped 27%, improving in all four of its global regions.
July 31, 2013Meritor Reports Fiscal Third-Quarter Loss
Meritor Inc. reported a loss for its fiscal third quarter and completed the sale of its 50% stake in a Brazilian company, the truck component maker said Wednesday.
July 31, 2013Wabash’s Second-Quarter Income Rises
Trailer manufacturer Wabash National Corp. said its second-quarter income increased and that it expects a “significant increase” in trailer shipments in the third quarter.
July 31, 2013Cummins’ 2Q Income Declines
Engine maker Cummins Inc. said Tuesday its second-quarter earnings declined from a year ago, but sales increased on higher demand in the North American medium-duty truck market.
July 30, 2013Commercial Vehicle Group Reports 2Q Loss
Commercial Vehicle Group reported a second-quarter loss, the truck and auto components maker said.
July 23, 2013U.S., Canada Truckers Eye Cabotage Change to Liberalize Movement of Empty Trailers
U.S. and Canadian trucking officials said an agreement allowing truckers to move empty trailers within the other country could result from their governments’ efforts to improve cross-border trade.
July 15, 2013Cummins Boosting Dividend 25%
Engine maker Cummins Inc. said it is boosting its quarterly dividend 25%, reflecting its “confidence in the long-term prospects for the company.”
July 10, 2013Eaton Launches Rebuilder Program
Eaton Corp. said it has launched an authorized program for aftermarket suppliers to rebuild and sell its heavy-duty transmissions.
July 9, 2013Campbell to Depart California Trucking Assn.
Mike Campbell, who has led the California Trucking Association for eight years, will retire from the organization as soon as it picks his successor, the group announced late last month.
July 8, 2013