When New Orleans-based electricity provider Entergy Corp. buys tires for its fleet — which handles a lot of off-road work — durability, fuel economy and cost take a back seat to what the company says is its most important need.
March 3, 2014Business, Equipment
Cummins/Peterbilt ‘SuperTruck’ Reaches 10.7 MPG
A demonstration truck built by Cummins Inc. and Peterbilt Motors Co. achieved a 10.7 mile-per-gallon fuel economy reading last month under real-world driving conditions, the companies announced.
February 19, 2014Perspective, Business, Equipment
Opinion: Extending PMI, Oil Drain Intervals
February 17, 2014
Business, Equipment
Cummins Keeps Top Market Share; In-House Engines Rise, Ward’s Says
Engine maker Cummins Inc. maintained its leading 40.4% North American market share during 2013, even though most proprietary engines claimed a bigger share, WardsAuto.com reported.
February 17, 2014Business, Equipment
American Pride
February 7, 2014
Business, Equipment
American Axle’s Fourth-Quarter Profit Drops
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings reported its fourth-quarter profit declined on costs associated with debt refinancing.
February 7, 2014Business, Equipment
Cummins’ Profit Grows in 4Q
Cummins Inc. reported higher fourth-quarter profit than the same period a year ago as sales increased in North America and Europe.
February 6, 2014Business, Equipment
Double Coin Tires Opens West Coast Distribution Center
Truck tire manufacturer Double Coin Tires has opened a distribution center in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., its second in North America.
February 5, 2014Business, Equipment
Delphi’s Fourth-Quarter Profits Rise
Component maker Delphi Automotive PLC said its fourth-quarter profit and revenue increased on strong growth in North America and Asia.
February 4, 2014Business, Equipment
Improved Retreads Help Wide-Base Tire Users Extend Life of Product, Say Fleets, Makers
Wide-base tires, new and retreaded, are providing an extended-mileage benefit for dry-van carrier Bear Trucking Inc., according to a company manager.
February 3, 2014