Goodyear’s 1Q Loss Narrows
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said Wednesday its first-quarter loss was less than a loss in the same quarter last year.
April 28, 2010Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Cummins’ 1Q Income Improves
Cummins Inc. said Tuesday its first-quarter profit jumped to $149 million, or 75 cents a share, from $7 million, or 4 cents, a year ago.
April 27, 2010Wider EOBR Rule Not Likely to Make Deadline
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration likely will not meet a deadline to issue a more expansive rule requiring fleets to use electronic onboard recorders, according to a new report.
April 19, 2010CTA Predicts Broader U.S. EOBR Mandate
The Canadian Trucking Alliance said the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will “inevitably” move toward broader electronic onboard recorder requirements, if not a universal mandate.
April 12, 2010U.S. Issues Final EOBR Rule
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration last week issued a rule that could require as many as 5,700 trucking fleets to use electronic onboard recorders to monitor drivers’ hours by lowering the threshold for violations that trigger the EOBR mandate.
April 12, 2010FMCSA Delays CSA 2010
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said last week it is pushing back the start of its new safety monitoring system, CSA 2010, until late this year, to give itself time to respond to criticisms and suggestions, and give fleets time to fix safety deficiencies.
April 12, 2010Utah Clean Truck Program to Provide APU Funding
State and federal grants totaling $585,000 will help 15 trucking companies in Utah install auxiliary power units, the Associated Press reported.
April 9, 2010Wabash Gets Large Order From Prime
Wabash National Corp. said Tuesday it signed an agreement with Prime Inc. to supply the refrigerated carrier with 4,000 trailers over three years.
April 9, 2010Opinion: Engine Makers’ Rivalry Reaches Heated Level
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — This year’s version of the Mid-America Trucking Show here cast a bright light on the ongoing fractious debate over which engine technology makes the most sense for fleets that operate heavy-duty trucks in North America.
April 8, 2010Peterbilt Unveils New Class 8, Medium-Duty Models
Peterbilt Motors Co. recently introduced its new Model 587 Class 8 truck, available as a day cab or a twin sleeper, replacing its Model 387.
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