Truckload carrier Landstar System’s fourth-quarter profit fell to $24.6 million, or 47 cents a share, from $29 million, or 54 cents, a year ago.
January 28, 2009Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Landstar’s 4Q Income Slips
Business, Safety, Government, Technology, Equipment
Storm System Leaves Icy Roads in Many States
A large storm system stretching from Arkansas into the Northeast has left roads with as much as three inches of ice in many areas, the Associated Press reported Wednesday.
January 28, 2009Business, Safety, Technology, Government
Former ATA Chairman Kuntz Joins SkyBitz Board
Ray Kuntz, immediate past chairman of American Trucking Associations, has joined the board of directors at trailer tracking firm SkyBitz, the company said Monday.
January 26, 2009Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Continued Growth of Multi-mode Transport Spurs Information Technology Systems
The information systems that support intermodal trucking companies are much like the business of intermodalism itself: complex, multi-headed and increasingly important to motor carriers.
January 19, 2009Government, Business, Safety, Technology, Equipment
Snow System Moving East; Roads in Several States To Be Affected
Weather forecasters posted winter storm warnings across the Northern Plains Monday, as a cold system threatened the region as it moved south and east, the Associated Press reported.
January 12, 2009Business, Fuel, Technology, Equipment, Safety
EPA Warns of Possible Dioxins In Cummins’ 2010 SCR System
The Environmental Protection Agency said it is concerned that emissions systems using a copper compound that engine maker Cummins Inc. will use in 2010 models could generate “likely human carcinogen” dioxins, in which case it would “likely not certify” the systems.
January 12, 2009Business, Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety
States’ Stimulus Plans Differ From Obama’s
Plans by some states for spending on new highways may undermine the planned economic stimulus, which would focus on existing roads and new transit systems, Bloomberg reported.
January 7, 2009Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Government
Eaton Sells VORAD System to Bendix
Truck parts and components maker Eaton Corp. said Monday it has sold its VORAD, or vehicle on-board radar, system to Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems. Terms were not disclosed.
January 5, 2009Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Ryder to Acquire Conn. Leasing Firm
Ryder System said it will acquire Edart Leasing Co., based in Hartford, Conn.
December 30, 2008Business, Logistics, Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Ryder Completes Logistics Acquisition
Ryder System said Tuesday it has completed its acquisition of a Canadian logistics firm with operations in China.
December 23, 2008