Trailer manufacturer Wabash National Corp. said its fourth-quarter and full-year income rose on higher trailer sales.
February 23, 2012Business
Mullen’s 4Q, Full-Year Profits Improve
Canadian transportation firm Mullen Group’s fourth-quarter and full-year operating income rose on higher demand at its oilfield services unit.
February 23, 2012BusinessLogistics
XPO Logistics Posts Fourth-Quarter Loss
XPO Logistics said it posted a fourth-quarter loss after earning a profit in the same period a year ago.
February 23, 2012BusinessEquipment
Commercial Vehicle Group’s Income Jumps
Commercial Vehicle Group’s fourth-quarter and full-year income jumped on increases in the North American Class 8 heavy-duty truck and global construction markets.
February 23, 2012Business
Jobless Claims Hold Near Four-Year Low
Initial jobless claims held steady last week at the lowest level in nearly four years, the Labor Department said Thursday.
February 23, 2012Business
Wright Express Reports Higher Profit for 4Q, Year
Wright Express Corp.’s fourth-quarter profit grew to $32.8 million, or 84 cents per share, compared with $18.5 million, or 47 cents, a year ealier.
February 23, 2012Business
Wheaton to Acquire Bekins; Deal Joins Competing Movers
Two of the 10 largest U.S. household goods carriers are about to be combined, as Wheaton Van Lines Inc. said on Feb. 11 it intends to acquire smaller competitor Bekins Van Lines in March.
February 23, 2012GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment
FMCSA to Hold EOBR Listening Session at MATS
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will hear public comments at the Mid-America Trucking Show next month about the potential that drivers using electronic onboard recorders could be harassed by the carriers they drive for.
February 22, 2012BusinessEquipment
TMC Gives Five Silver Spark Plug Awards
TAMPA, Fla. — The Technology & Maintenance Council gave one fleet executive and four associate members its Silver Spark Plug Award for career achievement at TMC’s annual meeting being held here this week.
February 22, 2012BusinessFuel
Diesel Rises 1.7¢ to $3.96 in Fourth Straight Gain
Diesel fuel rose for a fourth week, gaining 1.7 cents to $3.96 a gallon, while gasoline rose for the eighth time in nine weeks, the Department of Energy said.
February 22, 2012