Diesel engine maker Cummins Inc. said Thursday its first-quarter profit plunged and that its engine sales would decline by more than 30% this year.
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McLeod Acquires Logistics Software Firm
McLeod Software said Wednesday that it had purchased Intergrated Logistics Execution Network Systems, or iLENS, a logistics software company.
April 29, 2009Ryder’s 1Q Income Plunges 88%
Ryder System said Wednesday its first-quarter profit fell 88% and that it was suspending earnings forecasts for future quarters due to the uncertain economy.
April 22, 2009Hino Posts $628 Million Loss on Pension Charges
Hino Motors Ltd., Japan’s largest heavy-duty truck maker, had a wider-than-expected annual loss because of falling sales and one-time costs from a change in its pension system, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.
April 21, 2009Eaton Posts $52 Million First-Quarter Loss
Vehicle parts manufacturer Eaton Corp. said Monday it lost $52 million on the first quarter as sales slumped.
April 20, 2009Raising the Bar on Service
A few more customers may be peeking into the showroom, but buying volume continues to limp along near 25-year lows, according to the latest report on Class 8 truck sales.
April 20, 2009Landstar’s First-Quarter Income Declines
Truckload carrier Landstar System said its first-quarter net income fell to $13.9 million, or 27 cents a share, from $23.7 million, or 45 cents, a year ago.
April 16, 2009Federal Researchers Confirm Claims Single Wide Tires Boost Fuel Economy
Federal researchers said they have confirmed manufacturers’ claims that single wide tires can boost a truck’s fuel economy, but one tire expert said they may not be suitable for every fleet.
April 13, 2009ArvinMeritor Says Cuts Have Saved $430 Million
Truck components maker ArvinMeritor said Monday it has saved about $430 million on an annual basis in cost-reduction measures taken since October.
April 13, 2009Cadec Gets $4 Mln. Funding Boost From Thule
Cadec Global, which offers fleet management services, said it has received an additional $4 million in funding from Thule Investments that will be applied to support further growth.
April 13, 2009