Engine maker Detroit Diesel Corp. said Friday it will spend $194 million to “substantially” increase production at its plant in Redford, Mich.
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Philadelphia Factory Index Falls
Manufacturing levels in the Philadelphia region fell this month, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.
July 15, 2010
Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.
Cummins to Invest $100 Million in Indiana Engine Plant
Cummins Inc. said Friday it plans to invest about $100 million to expand its high-horsepower engine plant in Seymour, Ind., to add more lines of clean-diesel and natural gas engines in the future.
July 9, 2010Great Dane President Phill Pines to Retire at End of Year
Great Dane Trailers president and chief operating officer Phill Pines will retire at the end of this year after more than 50 years in the trailer industry, the company said Thursday.
July 8, 2010Cummins Sees Progress in Overseas Ventures
Cummins Inc., the last independent heavy-duty diesel engine maker in the United States, announced several overseas business developments.
July 6, 2010ISM Factory Index Shows Expansion in June
U.S. manufacturing activity showed expansion in June for the 11th straight consecutive month but dropped from may, the Institute for Supply Management said Thursday.
July 1, 2010Ryder Receives Patent for Web-based Tools, Method for Supply Chain Management
Ryder System Inc., Miami, said it won a patent for supply chain management tools and methods that pool data from shippers, carriers and consignees on the Web.
June 28, 2010April Class 8 Registrations Rise 8%
New U.S. registrations of heavy-duty trucks grew 8.4% in April compared with the same month a year ago, following an 11.3% gain in March, according to R.L. Polk & Co.
June 28, 2010Global Truck Market Demand Remains Weak, Report Says
The global market for commercial trucks is showing signs of recovery, but demand over the next few years is likely to stay far below the peak levels of 2006 in North America and 2008 in Europe, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services said.
June 24, 2010Wabash Begins Production on 350 Reefers for Frozen Food Express
Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. said it has begun production on 350 new refrigerated van trailers for Frozen Food Express Industries, to be completed by September.
June 22, 2010