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Volvo Won’t Bid for Germany’s MAN, Paper Reports
Volvo AB has no plans to pursue a takeover of German truck maker MAN AG, as it would not get European Union regulatory approval to do so, Bloomberg reported Monday.
February 12, 2007
Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
NATSO Expects More Biodiesel Sales
SAN ANTONIO — Truck-stop industry officials meeting here said their main focus this year would be preparing for the expected increase in biodiesel use.
February 12, 2007Stuart Named TMC Chairman; Says More Technicians Needed
TAMPA, Fla. — Trucking executives are not doing enough to attract talented, younger technicians to the increasingly complex field of truck maintenance, said Darry Stuart, incoming chairman of the Technology & Maintenance Council.
February 12, 2007TMC Group Says Onboard Recorder Rule May Be Costly
TAMPA, Fla. — A Technology & Maintenance Council task force said several provisions of the proposed federal requirement for electronic onboard recorders need clarification, and the rule’s required data-display equipment could be a costly and ineffective expense for trucking companies.
ATA to Launch Driver Recruitment Web Site Friday
American Trucking Associations will launch its driver recruitment Web site, GetTrucking.com, Friday at 5 p.m. Eastern time.
February 9, 2007Letters to the Editor: Hybrid Trucks, Diesel vs. Gasoline
to write a Letter to the Editor.
Undoubtedly, there is a need to pursue alternatives to decrease fuel consumption, lower our dependency on fossil fuels, promote cleaner air and reduce CO2 emissions.
ATA Petitions FMCSA for Employer Notification
American Trucking Associations has filed a petition with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration last week seeking amendments to rules regarding employer notification and drivers.
February 9, 2007Sweden’s Scania to Boost Payout to $1.43 Bln. on Strong Sales
Swedish truck maker Scania AB plans to boost 2006 shareholder dividends to about $1.43 billion, as booming European sales leave truck makers flush with cash, Bloomberg reported Thursday.
February 8, 2007NYSE to Delist Navistar’s Shares Feb. 13
Shares of Navistar International Corp. will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange at the close of trading on February 13, the truck manufacturer said late Tuesday.
February 7, 2007German Truck Maker MAN AG Reports Higher 4Q Profit
European truck maker MAN AG’s fourth-quarter profit rose 22% on higher demand for commercial vehicles in eastern Europe, where economies grew twice as fast as in the company’s domestic market in Germany, Bloomberg reported.
February 6, 2007