Tire maker Michelin & Cie. said its first-quarter sales rose 5.5% on higher prices and demand from truck makers, Bloomberg reported.
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Ryder’s First-Quarter Profit Rises
Ryder System said Wednesday its first-quarter profit rose 8% to $51.3 million or 84 cents a share, from $47.6 million or 77 cents a year ago.
April 25, 2007
Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
Class 8 Truck Sales Plunge in March
The collapse in heavy-duty U.S. truck sales accelerated in March, dropping nearly 38% from the same month in 2006.
April 23, 2007Landstar’s Quarterly Income Declines
Truckload carrier Landstar System said Thursday its first-quarter net income fell to $21.6 million or 38 cents a share, from $24.4 million or 41 cents a year ago.
April 19, 2007Eaton’s 1Q Profit Improves
Vehicle parts manufacturer Eaton Corp. said Monday that its first-quarter net earnings were $234 million or $1.56 a share, up from $208 million or $1.36 a year ago.
April 16, 2007Cummins Crosspoint Workers End Strike
Employees of a distributor for diesel engine maker Cummins Inc. went back to work Monday after ending a week-long strike, the Associated Press reported.
April 10, 2007Tire Makers Raising Prices
At least five major tire manufacturers said they are raising prices on their medium- and heavy-duty truck tires by 3% to 5%, with most citing the rising cost of raw materials as the reason.
April 9, 2007Pacer Lowers ’07 Guidance
Transportation and third-party logistics firm Pacer International lowered its full-year earnings guidance, said it would consolidate some operations and said its board authorized a buyback of up to $100 million of the company’s stock.
April 5, 2007Strike Continues at Cummins Crosspoint
Negotiations between Teamsters and a distributor for diesel engine maker Cummins Inc. continued Tuesday, two days after workers at a West Virginia facility went on strike, the Associated Press reported.
April 3, 2007Teamsters Strike at W. Va. Cummins Plant
Forty-three employees of a distributor for diesel engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. went on strike Sunday at a plant in South Charleston, W.Va., the Associated Press reported.
April 2, 2007