IdleAire Technologies Corp., a designer of anti-idling systems for long-haul trucks at truck stops, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but its facilities will remain open to truckers, the company said Friday.
May 19, 2008BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
Ryder Completes Gator Leasing Acquisition
Ryder System said late Monday it has completed its acquisition of Gator Leasing, privately held company based in Miami.
May 13, 2008BusinessGovernmentTechnologyEquipmentSafety
FAST Card Applications Now Being Taken Online
The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agency has implemented an online application for Free and Secure Trade, or FAST, cards through its Global Online Enrollment System, or GOES.
April 30, 2008BusinessSafetyTechnologyEquipment
J.B. Hunt to Use New SkyBitz Trailer-Tracking System
Truckload carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services will put trailer-tracking units made by SkyBitz on its North American trailer fleet, the two said Monday.
April 28, 2008BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
Ryder Reports 1Q Income Gain, Boosts Outlook
Ryder System said Wednesday its first-quarter profit rose 9% to $56.1 million, or 96 cents per share, from $51.3 million, or 84 cents, a year earlier.
April 23, 2008BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyGovernment
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, 2008BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
Landstar’s First-Quarter Income Improves
Truckload carrier Landstar System’s 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, 2008BusinessTechnology
Qualcomm’s European Unit Acquires Spanish Firm
Qualcomm Enterprise Services Europe BV, a subsidiary of Qualcomm Inc., said Monday it acquired most of the assets of Madrid, Spain-based Ronda Grupo Consultor.
April 14, 2008BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
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, 2008FuelBusinessGovernmentTechnologyEquipmentSafety
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