Equipment
Commercial freight transportation is a machine-based business. Highly technical equipment and advanced engineering are at the center of supply chain and require constant innovation. Transport Topics equipment coverage focuses on the machines and other physical assets that make delivery possible. It looks closely at available truck, trailer, and chassis models, developments in the engineering space, and maintenance innovations and best practices.
Goodyear, Cooper Tire Report Mixed 1Q Results
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. reported a first-quarter loss, citing refinancing charges that offset higher revenue.
May 9, 2012Meritor’s 2Q Profit Improves
Meritor Inc.’s fiscal second-quarter profit rose 18% on stronger performance in its truck segment.
May 8, 2012Roadrunner’s First-Quarter Profit Grows
Roadrunner Transportation Systems’ first-quarter profit climbed to $7.9 million, or 25 cents a share, from $4.4 million, or 14 cents, a year ago.
May 4, 2012Visteon Posts 1Q Loss on Restructuring Costs
Visteon Corp. reported a first-quarter loss on Wednesday, citing restructuring charges.
May 2, 2012Trailer Orders Surge Cools, but Manufacturers Stay Busy
New orders for trailers continued at a strong pace in March, despite dropping 30% from a year ago, ACT Research Co., Columbus, Ind., reported, adding that total orders for the first quarter were down just 1% from the strong performance in the first three months of 2011.
April 30, 2012ATA Calls for EOBRs in Highway Bill
American Trucking Associations urged members of the upcoming House-Senate highway-bill conference to include a mandate for electronic onboard recorders, in order to help drivers and carriers meet federal hours-of-service mandates.
April 26, 2012Accuride’s Loss Declines; Sales Rise
Component maker Accuride Corp.’s first-quarter loss narrowed as sales rose, the company said.
April 25, 2012Ryder’s First-Quarter Income Rises
Ryder System on Tuesday said its first-quarter profit rose from a year ago on higher freight volumes, stronger used vehicle sales and improved rental and leasing revenue.
April 24, 2012Delphi’s First-Quarter Earnings Rise
Vehicle components maker Delphi Automotive PLC said Tuesday its first-quarter profit jumped 18% on higher sales.
April 24, 2012Roadrunner Purchases Flatbed Carrier
Roadrunner Transportation Systems said it has purchased D&E Transport, an asset-light flatbed carrier, for $11.2 million.
April 20, 2012