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Letters to the Editor: Rollover Stats, SafeStat Scores, Hard Braking

These letters appear in the June 4 print edition of Transport Topics. Click here to subscribe today.

June 6, 2007

Mack Markets In-Cab System to Reduce Engine Idling

Mack Trucks introduced a new in-cabin power system as an option, joining several other truck manufacturers — including International, Kenworth and Peterbilt — in offering built-in units to limit idling.

June 4, 2007

TMW Acquires Software Firm

Trucking software firm TMW Systems said Thursday it acquired TMT Software, which makes fleet maintenance applications, for an undisclosed sum.

May 31, 2007

Allied Emerges from Bankruptcy

Vehicle hauler Allied Systems Holdings has emerged from bankruptcy, the company said in a statement.

May 31, 2007

Bridgestone/Bandag Deal Gains EU Antitrust Clearance

Tire maker Bridgestone Corp. has secured European antitrust approval to buy Bandag Inc. for $1.05 billion, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.

May 29, 2007

Class 8 Truck Sales Plunge in April

Sales of new Class 8 trucks plunged 45% in April, compared with a year earlier, the most severe decline in six years.

May 21, 2007

Truckers Sue Wal-Mart

A federal judge in Arkansas granted class-action status to truck drivers accusing Wal-Mart Stores of using racially discriminatory practices in hiring over-the-road drivers, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported Thursday.

May 17, 2007

Michelin Forecasts Higher Costs

Tire maker Michelin & Cie. said it will face tougher competition and higher raw materials costs this year, Bloomberg reported Friday.

May 11, 2007

TMW Cites First-Quarter Upturns

Trucking software provider TMW Systems said it was “pleased” with its first-quarter financial performance and production output.

May 14, 2007