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FMCSA Formally Withdraws EOBR Rule

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has formally withdrawn its regulation that would have mandated electronic onboard recorders for some carriers.

May 18, 2012

E&MU: Tire Makers Refine Compounds to Improve Durability, Mileage

Recent advances in rubber compounding processes have helped make tires more durable and fuel efficient, according to manufacturers who compare the techniques to the culinary arts.

May 14, 2012

Opinion: Why an EOBR Mandate Is a Bad Idea

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration continues to be dead set on forcing every commercial vehicle in the United States to carry an electronic onboard recorder — better known as an EOBR — despite the device’s hefty price tag and general uselessness as a safety tool.

May 14, 2012

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, 2012

Commercial Vehicle Group Reports Higher 1Q Income

Commercial Vehicle Group’s first-quarter profit improved, the truck and auto components maker said.

May 9, 2012

Meritor’s 2Q Profit Improves

Meritor Inc.’s fiscal second-quarter profit rose 18% on stronger performance in its truck segment.

May 8, 2012

Roadrunner’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, 2012

Visteon Posts 1Q Loss on Restructuring Costs

Visteon Corp. reported a first-quarter loss on Wednesday, citing restructuring charges.

May 2, 2012

Trailer 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, 2012