Ryder System’s fourth-quarter profit fell to $8.2 million, or 15 cents a share, from $10.6 million, or 19 cents, a year earlier.
February 3, 2010Business, Government, Equipment
Cummins, Chrysler Set Contract Extension
Cummins Inc. announced a multi-year extension of its current agreement with Chrysler Group, continuing a partnership that began 21 years ago.
February 4, 2010Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Ryder’s 4Q Income Declines
Business, Equipment
ArvinMeritor Reports Improved Fiscal 1Q
Truck components maker ArvinMeritor Inc. said Tuesday its fiscal first-quarter was break-even, compared with loss of $961 million, or $13.29 a share, a year ago, which included $856 million in write-downs.
February 2, 2010Business, Government, Equipment
Cummins’ Fourth-Quarter Profit Jumps to $270 Million
Diesel engine maker Cummins Inc. said Tuesday its profit jumped in the fourth quarter due in part to strong sales in China, India and Brazil.
February 2, 2010Business, Safety, Technology, Equipment
Bose Corp. Unveils Sophisticated Truck Seat Designed to Ease Wear and Tear on Drivers
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Bose Corp., the acoustics company best known for its high-end audio equipment and noise-canceling headphones, last week unveiled a sophisticated heavy-duty truck seat designed to ease the wear and tear on drivers.
February 1, 2010Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
GE Exits Truck Trailer-Tracking Business
I.D. Systems Inc., Hackensack, N.J., paid $15 million in cash to purchase General Electric Co.’s trailer-tracking business, Asset Intelligence LLC, the companies announced.
February 1, 2010Business, Safety, Technology, Equipment
Bose Enters Trucking Sector With High-Tech Seat
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Audio products maker Bose Corp. has jumped into the trucking sector, unveiling a high-tech seat for over-the-road drivers to combat road vibration.
January 27, 2010Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Landstar’s 4Q Income Declines
Truckload carrier Landstar System said late Wednesday its fourth-quarter net income fell to $18.6 million, or 37 cents a share, from $24.6 million, or 47 cents, a year ago.
January 27, 2010Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Iteris’ Income Decreases in Fiscal 3Q
Iteris Inc., which makes lane-departure warning systems for the trucking industry, said Thursday its fiscal third-quarter profit decreased from a year ago.
January 26, 2010Business, Equipment
Eaton’s 4Q Profit Improves
Vehicle parts manufacturer Eaton Corp. said Monday its fourth-quarter profit rose 29% from a year ago and that it expects its markets to grow 5% this year.
January 25, 2010