FedEx Corp. said it has added 92 hybrid-electric trucks to its delivery fleet, the first standard FedEx delivery trucks converted to hybrid-electric systems.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
Eaton’s 2Q Profit Declines
Vehicle parts manufacturer Eaton Corp. said Monday its second-quarter profit fell 91% and that its full-year earnings would be less than previously forecast due to slowing demand in Europe.
July 20, 2009Ericsson to Receive $5 Bln. to Run Sprint’s Networks
Sprint Nextel Corp., the third-largest U.S. wireless carrier, plans to pay Ericsson AB as much as $5 billion to manage its networks, offloading the expense of running its own systems.
July 20, 2009Class 8 Truck Sales Nosedive 31.2% in June
Heavy-duty U.S. retail truck sales continued to sag in June, leading to the most anemic first-half sales record in at least 20 years, according to the latest monthly survey by WardsAuto.com.
July 20, 2009Landstar’s 2Q Income Declines
Truckload carrier Landstar System said late Wednesday its second-quarter net income fell to $17.9 million, or 35 cents a share, from $29.8 million, or 56 cents, a year ago.
July 16, 2009Freightliner Unveils Natural Gas Truck
Freightliner Trucks has introduced its first natural gas-powered truck, the Freightliner Business Class M2 112 NG, the company said.
July 8, 2009Quiet Logistics Expands Kiva System Capacity
Third-party logistics firm Quiet Logistics has tripled the capacity in its Kiva Mobile Fulfillment System in less than six months, Kiva said.
July 7, 2009Eaton Combines Auto, Truck Units
Vehicle parts manufacturer Eaton Corp. said it is combining its auto and truck groups into one operating unit.
July 7, 2009Safeway Fleet Set to Fill Tires With Nitrogen
Grocery retailer Safeway Inc. said it will begin inflating its truck and trailer fleet tires with nitrogen instead of compressed air.
July 6, 2009Landstar Buys Two Supply Chain Companies
Landstar System said it has purchased two Michigan-based supply chain transportation firms that focus on transportation technology systems.
July 2, 2009