Engine maker Cummins Inc. said last week it would reduce its workforce by 2,000 employees, or about 4% of its global payroll, and close or restructure some manufacturing facilities as a result of lower demand for its products, including truck engines.
November 1, 2015BusinessEquipment
Cummins to Recall 3,000 Natural-Gas Engines Over Potential for Fire
Engine maker Cummins Inc. said it would recall up to 3,020 Cummins Westport/ISLÂ G/9999 engines manufactured between Sept. 13, 2007 and Sept. 23, 2015, citing the potential for a leak in the oil supply line near the engine manifold to cause a fire.
October 30, 2015BusinessEquipmentSafety
Brake Safety Week Out-of-Service Violations Drop to 12.3% in 2015
The out-of-service rate for the annual Brake Safety Week event in September was 12.3%, down from 16.2% last year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance reported.
October 29, 2015BusinessEquipment
Cummins Reduces Sales Forecast, Cuts 2,000 Jobs
Cummins Inc.’s third-quarter profit trailed analysts’ estimates, and the company reduced its annual sales forecast because of weakening demand for its heavy-duty engines.
October 28, 2015BusinessEquipment
Trailer Maker Wabash National Introduces First Truck Bodies
Semi-trailer manufacturer Wabash National Corp. today introduced its first line of dry and refrigerated truck bodies to meet growing demand for urban delivery services.
October 26, 2015BusinessEquipment
Cargo Thefts Decline in Third Quarter
Cargo thefts in the United States and Canada declined to $22.5 million from $45.8 million during the same period last year, according to CargoNet, which tracks trucking cargo crimes.
October 20, 2015BusinessGovernmentEquipmentAutonomous
Mack Inaugurates Drive-Axle Line After $30 Million Plant Investment
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Mack Trucks inaugurated its new drive-axle line here, the result of a two-year, $30 million investment that is part of the company’s strategy of vertical integration of powertrain components — engines, transmissions and axles.
October 19, 2015BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
Lytx Upgrades Video-Based Safety System That Monitors Driver Fatigue, Distraction
Lytx Inc. said it is upgrading its DriveCam video-based safety system with a new service aimed at helping fleets prevent distracted and fatigued driving.
October 19, 2015BusinessEquipmentAutonomous
Class 8 Purchases Rise 4.5% in September as Buyers Invest in More Efficient Models
U.S. retail sales of Class 8 trucks totaled 20,972 in September, marking the seventh consecutive month when sales topped 20,000, WardsAuto.com reported.
October 19, 2015BusinessEquipment
Former Arrow Trucking CEO Pielsticker Gets 7½ Years for Fraud
Former Arrow Trucking CEO James Douglas Pielsticker has been sentenced to 7½ years in federal prison for his part in a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme that contributed to the Tulsa, Oklahoma, motor carrier’s demise.
October 14, 2015