DaimlerChrysler Truck Financial announced a regional initiative Monday that it said will improve service to its Freightliner, Sterling and Western Star dealers in the United States and Canada.
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Stricter Emission Rules Raise Costs, Freight, Shipping Executives Say
By Sean McNally, Senior Reporter
April 9, 2007Chinese Truck Maker Plans Overseas Public Listing
A Chinese truck company plans to transfer its entire stake in its China-based unit to a Hong Kong-based subsidiary in an $845 million deal, paving the way for an overseas listing of that country鈥檚 third-largest truck marker, Bloomberg reported.
April 9, 2007Pacer Sets Debt-Removal Plan
Transportation and third-party logistics firm Pacer International said Monday it has successfully completed the refinancing of its existing long-term debt.
April 9, 2007Diesel Jumps 11.4垄 to $2.79 a Gallon
The average retail price of diesel fuel jumped 11.4 cents to $2.79 a gallon, the largest one-week jump in 18 months, the Energy Department reported.
April 9, 2007Greenhouse Ruling Could Raise Costs
The Supreme Court鈥檚 ruling that the EPA must reconsider its position to leave 鈥済reenhouse gas鈥 emissions from motor vehicles unregulated could lead to increased costs for trucking companies.
April 9, 2007Tire Makers Raising Prices
At least five major tire manufacturers said they are raising prices on their medium- and heavy-duty truck tires by 3% to 5%, with most citing the rising cost of raw materials as the reason.
April 9, 2007Diesel Climbs 5垄 to $2.84
The average pump price of diesel fuel continued to rise Monday, climbing another nickel following last week鈥檚 11.4-cent jump to $2.84 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported.
April 10, 2007FedEx Buys Air Cargo Firm
FedEx Corp. said Friday that it signed an agreement to acquire Hungarian air cargo company Flying-Cargo Hungary Kft.
April 6, 2007Crude Prices Fall Following Sailors鈥 Release by Iran
Crude oil futures fell lower Thursday after Iran released 15 British sailors it had held for two weeks, Bloomberg reported.
April 5, 2007