Tire maker Bridgestone Corp. has secured European antitrust approval to buy Bandag Inc. for $1.05 billion, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.
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Mack Markets In-Cab System to Reduce Engine Idling
Mack Trucks introduced a new in-cabin power system as an option, joining several other truck manufacturers — including International, Kenworth and Peterbilt — in offering built-in units to limit idling.
June 4, 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 April
Sales of new Class 8 trucks plunged 45% in April, compared with a year earlier, the most severe decline in six years.
May 21, 2007Truckers Sue Wal-Mart
A federal judge in Arkansas granted class-action status to truck drivers accusing Wal-Mart Stores of using racially discriminatory practices in hiring over-the-road drivers, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported Thursday.
May 17, 2007Midwest Sees Extensive Flooding
Heavy rains from an already deadly storm system caused extensive floods in Missouri as Midwest waterways rose to levels not seen in 14 years, the Associated Press reported Tuesday.
May 8, 2007Michelin’s 1Q Sales Gain
Tire maker Michelin & Cie. said its first-quarter sales rose 5.5% on higher prices and demand from truck makers, Bloomberg reported.
April 24, 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, 2007Perseverance, Timing Key to Mediation of Accident Claims
NEW ORLEANS — While great trials may provide drama and public fascination, mediation of accident claims — a process that avoids that drama — is daily life for trucking companies and other transportation providers. Those involved with the system said mediation takes special skills and techniques.