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ArvinMeritor Reports Fiscal 3Q Profit

Vehicle component supplier ArvinMeritor earned $44 million, or 60 cents a share in the quarter ended June 30, compared with a loss of $70 million, or 99 cents, a year ago, the company said Tuesday.

July 29, 2008
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Kemp Promoted to President, COO of ABF Freight

Wesley Kemp was appointed president and chief operating officer of less-than-truckload carrier ABF Freight System, the company said.

July 28, 2008
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Ryder Reports Mixed 2Q Earnings

Ryder System Wednesday reported a second-quarter profit of $62.9 million, or $1.10 per share, compared with $65.1 million, or $1.07 per share, a year ago.

July 23, 2008
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Cummins to Acquire N.C. Engine Company

Diesel engine maker Cummins Inc. said Friday it concluded joint ventures with two companies and that it will purchase a stake in a North Carolina engine company, which will become a Cummins unit.

July 18, 2008
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Landstar’s 2Q Profit, Revenue Rise

Truckload carrier Landstar System said late Wednesday its second-quarter profit rose slightly, while revenue jumped 10%.

July 17, 2008
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Eaton Reports Higher 2Q Income, Trims Forecast

Vehicle parts manufacturer Eaton Corp. said Tuesday its second-quarter net earnings jumped 35% led by more acquisitions, but the company trimmed its earnings forecast for the year.

July 15, 2008
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Cummins Boosting Dividend by 40%

Diesel engine maker Cummins Inc. said Tuesday it will boost its quarterly cash dividend by 40%, to 17.5 cents per share, from 12.5 cents per share.

July 8, 2008
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Bendix to Offer Automatic Braking for Heavy-Duty Trucks in 4Q

WASHINGTON — Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC demonstrated here the automatic braking system for heavy-duty trucks it will offer starting in the fourth quarter.

July 7, 2008
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Nokia Gets Antitrust Approval for Navteq Acquisition

Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia received European antitrust approval to complete its $8.1 billion purchase of Navteq Corp., a Chicago-based provider of digital maps for in-vehicle navigation systems.

July 3, 2008
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ArvinMeritor to Acquire European Remanufacturer

Heavy-duty components maker ArvinMeritor Inc. said it will buy Trucktechnic, a Belgium-based remanufacturer and distributor of commercial vehicle disc and foundation brakes and components.

July 3, 2008