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Quality Distribution’s 4Q Income Flat; Full-Year Improves
Tank truck carrier Quality Distribution’s fourth-quarter profit was $6.2 million or 31 cents a share, compared with $6.2 million or 32 cents for the previous fourth quarter.
February 27, 2007
Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.
Volkswagen Boosts Stake in MAN by $1.6 Billion
Volkswagen AG has boosted its stake in German truck maker MAN AG to 29.9% from 20%, as part of an effort to create Europe’s largest truck maker in a combination including Swedish competitor Scania AB, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.
February 27, 2007Diesel Fuel Shortage Reported in Ontario
The Ontario Trucking Association said Tuesday that an apparent diesel fuel shortage in the province was causing concern to truckers.
February 27, 2007Rack-and-Pinion Steering Is Now a Truck Option
Rack-and-pinion steering, which has become commonplace in passenger vehicles and light trucks, is now getting its first trial in heavy-duty trucks.
So. Cal. Ports to Require Emission Licenses for Trucks
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — The president of the Long Beach Harbor Commission said a licensing system would be “up and running within five years” at his port and the neighboring Port of Los Angeles to ensure all trucks entering the facilities meet strict emission standards.
February 26, 2007OEMs, Dealers Prep for ’07 Engines With Intense Tech Training
Truck manufacturers and dealers said they are carrying out the most extensive training program ever to prepare technicians to service and repair the new 2007 engine technology, emphasizing the new diesel particulate filters.
February 26, 2007DOT to Begin Audits of Mexican Trucking Companies
Inspectors from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will travel to Mexico to conduct safety audits on trucking companies interested in hauling cargo to and from the United States, the Department of Transportation said late Thursday.
February 23, 2007DOT to Allow Mexican Trucks Access to U.S. Highways
EL PASO, Texas — The United States will grant Mexican trucks access to U.S. highways under a pilot program, Transportation Secretary Mary Peters announced here today.
February 23, 2007Daimler Expects Continuing Profit From Truck Unit
DaimlerChrysler AG said it expects its heavy truck division, including Freightliner, to maintain its profitability, even in the face of flagging U.S. sales, Bloomberg reported Friday.
February 23, 2007Maritime Commission Approves ATA Intermodal Settlement
The Federal Maritime Commission has approved a settlement negotiated between American Trucking Associations’ Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference and an FMC-regulated ocean carrier, ATA said Thursday.
February 22, 2007