Volvo AB’s North American truck sales rose 57% in August from a year ago to 3,096 units, the company said Thursday.
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N.Y. Manufacturing Index Contracts for Fourth Month
Manufacturing activity in the New York region contracted in September for the fourth straight month, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Thursday.
September 15, 2011Consumer Price Index Rises 0.4% in August
The consumer price index rose 0.4% in August as food, energy and housing costs increased, the Labor Department said Thursday.
September 15, 2011Initial Jobless Claims Rise to Highest Level Since June
Initial jobless claims climbed by 11,000 last week to 428,000, the highest level in nearly three months, the Labor Department said Thursday.
September 15, 2011Jacobson Expands In Asia
Third-party logistics operator Jacobson Cos. is expanding in Asia through the acquisition of G-Link Express Logistics assets, the company announced.
September 15, 2011Inspiron Logistics Launches Fleet Notification System
Inspiron Logistics announced it has launched a new notification system that enables fleet managers to alert trucks and personnel about current weather impacts, route closures and time sensitive information with in-cab voice or text alerts.
September 15, 2011UPS Sees Higher Trucking Profits Ahead
UPS Inc. officials Thursday set ambitious financial targets based on profit growth of about 10% companywide, reiterated its adjusted 2011 earnings and said its trucking profits could double over the next three years.
September 15, 2011Western Star Predicts Its Market Share Will Double
PORTLAND, Ore. — Western Star expects to double its market share in the heavy-duty truck market by 2014, according to its general manager, Michael Jackson.
September 16, 2011DOT Freight Transport Index Rises 3.8% in July
The Department of Transportation’s July freight transportation services index rose 3.8% from a year ago, DOT said Wednesday.
September 14, 2011Ryder, Staples Adding 10 CNG Tractors
Ryder System and Staples Inc. will add 10 heavy duty compressed natural gas tractors to Ryder’s fleet serving the office-products retailer.
September 14, 2011