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TransCore Unveils Rate Index Pro Database

Trucking technology system provider TransCore said its new Rate Index Pro product will provide single-lane, real-time truckload information that can be used in pricing and contract negotiations.

April 21, 2008

Landstar鈥檚 First-Quarter Income Improves

Truckload carrier Landstar System鈥檚 first-quarter net income rose to $23.7 million, or 45 cents a share, from $21.6 million, or 38 cents, a year earlier.

April 17, 2008

Ryder to Buy Florida Leasing Firm

Ryder System said Monday it will buy most of the assets of Florida-based Gator Leasing, which will add about 2,300 vehicles to Ryder's fleet.

April 14, 2008

UAW Rejects Mediator on American Axle Strike, Paper Reports

Parts supplier American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings has asked a federal mediator to help broker a deal to end the a 48-day strike, but offer was rejected by the United Auto Workers union, the Detroit News reported Monday.

April 14, 2008

Eaton鈥檚 1Q Profit Gains; Trucking Segment Lags

Heavy-duty vehicle parts manufacturer Eaton Corp.鈥檚 first-quarter net earnings rose 5.6%, led by international sales, though its truck segment鈥檚 sales declined, the company said Monday.

April 14, 2008

Cummins Begins Production at Chinese Fuel Systems Plant

Diesel engine maker Cummins Inc. said Tuesday it opened its first fuel systems manufacturing site outside of North America, the Cummins Fuel Systems Wuhan plant, in China.

April 8, 2008

Rates Rise on Indiana Toll Road; Truckers Begin Using I-Zoom

The cost to drive on the Indiana Toll Road rose for all vehicles with three or more axles, as well as two-axle vehicles that were not using the I-Zoom electronic tolling system, which debuted on the road last week.

April 7, 2008

Equipment Lessors Consolidate, Reduce Fleet Sizes to Adjust for Changing Demand

A weak economy and a deteriorating business environment for truckers are creating challenges and opportunities for equipment leasing and rental companies, executives in the field say.

March 31, 2008

Cummins Releases CARB-Compliant APU

Diesel engine maker Cummins Inc. Wednesday unveiled two new auxiliary power unit systems that are compliant with new California Air Resources Board idle-reduction regulations.

March 26, 2008

Letters to the Editor: SAFER Scores, Fuel Prices, Border Opening

The Opinion column by John Hausladen, 鈥淏e Ready to Explain Your SAFER Scores,鈥 is an excellent reminder to fleets about how important the Safety and Fitness Electronic Record System score is 鈥 and, how it can be misinterpreted by those uninformed about the industry.

March 19, 2008