Tank truck carrier Quality Distribution said it has eliminated about 60 positions —17% of its workforce — primarily at its Tampa, Fla., headquarters.
April 15, 2008Business
Quality Distribution Cuts 60 Jobs
Business
J.B. Hunt’s First-Quarter Income Declines
Truckload carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services’ first-quarter profit declined to $36.4 million, or 28 cents a share, from $44.2 million, or 30 cents, a year ago.
April 15, 2008Business, Government
New York State Manufacturing Index Improves
Manufacturing growth in New York state improved this month, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Tuesday.
April 15, 2008Business, Safety
Industry Veteran James Hebe to Head N. American Sales for Navistar
Trucking industry veteran James Hebe has rejoined Navistar International Corp.’s truck group as senior vice president of North American sales, the company said Monday.
April 14, 2008Business, Technology
Qualcomm’s European Unit Acquires Spanish Firm
Qualcomm Enterprise Services Europe BV, a subsidiary of Qualcomm Inc., said Monday it acquired most of the assets of Madrid, Spain-based Ronda Grupo Consultor.
April 14, 2008Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Ryder to Buy Florida Leasing Firm
Ryder System said Monday it will buy most of the assets of Florida-based Gator Leasing, which will add about 2,300 vehicles to Ryder's fleet.
April 14, 2008Government, Business, Safety, Equipment
Eaton’s 1Q Profit Gains; Trucking Segment Lags
Heavy-duty vehicle parts manufacturer Eaton Corp.’s first-quarter net earnings rose 5.6%, led by international sales, though its truck segment’s sales declined, the company said Monday.
April 14, 2008Business, Government
Business Inventories Rise 0.6%, Commerce Says
Business inventories rose 0.6% in February, the Commerce Department said Monday.
April 14, 2008Business, Government
Retail Sales Rise 0.2% in March
Retail sales rose 0.2% in March, the Commerce Department said Monday.
April 14, 2008Business
Volvo Field Testing Hybrid Refuse Trucks in Sweden
Volvo Truck Corp. said Monday it launching two hybrid refuse trucks in Sweden that will be tested in regular daily operations by two refuse firms there.
April 14, 2008