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Eigen Capital acquires Plews & Edelmann
Private equity firm Eigen Capital announced the completion of its acquisition of Dixon, Ill.-based Plews & Edelmann from British industrial conglomerate Tomkins. Terms were not released. Plews & Edelmann products include power steering hose assemblies, precision-engineered brass fittings, air accessories, air hoses, tire repair, tire hardware, tire gauges, lubrication equipment and lubrication greases, oils and […]
April 23, 2011
Business
Daimler Trucks North America flips the switch for 1,560 solar panels
Daimler Trucks North America commemorated, with a “Switch On” ceremony, its Cleveland, N.C., Freightliner Truck Manufacturing Plant’s status as a Duke Energy distributed generation solar energy site. Through a 25-year contract, DTNA is providing the land to support 1,560 solar panels, owned and operated by Duke Energy. This photovoltaic solar field project is projected to […]
April 23, 2011
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The new Volvo VNL’s features and trim levels are available to examine interactively. Volvo Trucks has developed a new state-of-the-art online configurator exclusively for VNL models. The configurator provides detailed information on the features and benefits of each trim level and cab option, as well as a 360-degree view of the truck inside and out.
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Yokohama Tire receives award from Fullerton Chamber of Commerce
Yokohama Tire Corp. has been named recipient of the 2011 Presidents’ Business Achievement Award by the Fullerton (Calif.) Chamber of Commerce, which annually recognizes businesses for their innovation, entrepreneurship and outstanding business citizenship. Yokohama was awarded the top honor in the large business category. “We are honored to receive this recognition,” says Takao Oishi, president […]
April 23, 2011
Business
Navistar eStar sponsors Earth Day New York’s CO2 E Drive
eStar, the all-electric truck by Navistar, was a sponsor and participant in the Earth Day New York CO2 E Drive on Friday, April 22. The event helped raise climate change awareness and featured a parade of environmentally-friendly vehicles painting a virtual “E” on the streets of New York. Using GPS technology, the “E” route progress […]
April 23, 2011
Business
USA Truck posts smaller 1Q net loss
USA Truck on Thursday, April 21, announced base revenue of $99.7 million for the first quarter ended March 31, an increase of 11.7 percent from $89.2 million for the same quarter of 2010. The company incurred a net loss of $2.7 million compared to a net loss of $3.0 million. “While we made substantial strategic […]
April 21, 2011
Business
Landstar reports higher 1Q net income
Landstar System on Thursday, April 21, reported 2011 first-quarter net income of $20.6 million compared to net income of $17.2 million for the 2010 first quarter. Operating margin was 35.4 percent compared to 31.3 percent. Revenue was $572.0 million compared to $548.1 million. “I am very pleased with the company’s 2011 first quarter performance,” said […]
April 21, 2011
Business
Werner to debut proprietary trailer skirt on Earth Day
To commemorate Earth Day, Werner Enterprises will showcase its green initiatives on Friday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include an in-depth look at Werner Enterprises’ “green” truck and trailer, educational booths from the company and OPPD, and tips from horticulture, gardening and energy conservation experts. At 11:30 a.m., Derek […]
April 21, 2011
Business
Express-1 recognized for safety
Express-1, a division of Express-1 Expedited Solutions Inc., has received a Gold award by Great West Casualty Co. as part of the 2010 National Safety Awards Program that recognizes carriers in similar operations (truckload and less-than-truckload) with awards based on their yearend preventable accident results. “We are accepting this award on behalf of our drivers,” […]
April 21, 2011
Business
Jacobson holding ‘Amazing Referral Race’ for owner-operator referrals
Jacobson Companies, a Des Moines, Iowa-based third-party logistics provider, has announced the start of “The Amazing Referral Race,” which will reward a Jacobson driver with an additional $5,000 grand prize for referring the most new owner-operators through December. The grand prize will be awarded on top of the $1,000 bonus per referral already given to […]
April 21, 2011
Business
DOT expands small business bonding education program
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that small and disadvantaged businesses will be better positioned to compete for large government contracts as the result of an expansion of DOT’s bonding education program. “When more small and disadvantaged businesses are bond-ready, more will be able to compete for large government contracts,” says U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray […]
April 21, 2011
Business
FedEx, NFWF deliver urban conservation projects
FedEx Corp. and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation announced a collaboration for for urban conservation projects in 12 major cities. This is the second year of their collaboration to address pressing urban environmental challenges across the United States. The FedEx commitment to NFWF is part of EarthSmart Outreach, a FedEx commitment to environmental and […]
April 21, 2011
Business
Port of Long Beach awards $5M to hospitals, clinics
The Port of Long Beach announced the award of $5 million in grants to fund 10 projects to improve the lung and heart health of people who live closest to the port. The funds will pay for projects that will educate families on asthma care, screen at-risk populations for respiratory illness and build a cardiovascular […]
April 21, 2011
Business
IC Bus makes special hybrid bus delivery to ‘Canada’s Greenest School’
At a recent event to bring awareness to Earth conservation, Burnaby North Secondary School in Burnaby, British Columbia, was given a new plug-in hybrid school bus from IC Bus. The school received the hybrid bus after winning the title of “Canada’s Greenest School.” Sixteen year-old Jennifer Hoa’s Canada’s Greenest School contest entry, a video titled […]
April 21, 2011
Business
Navistar’s engine components business to recall workers, hire more
Navistar International Corp. announced that its expanding engine components business, PurePower Technologies will add jobs to the Indianapolis community. The company will recall 150 workers by June and plan to hire 100 additional workers by 2014 at the Indianapolis foundry that makes cylinder blocks and heads. “The Indianapolis foundry is a vital part of our […]
April 21, 2011
Business
Eaton, GridPoint deliver infrastructure management for charging stations
Eaton Corp. and GridPoint Inc. announced an original equipment manufacturer software licensing collaboration to deliver networking monitoring and intelligent charging applications for Eaton’s electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) offering. Eaton is developing a line of charging stations across residential, commercial and industrial applications in North America. “Eaton’s collaboration with GridPoint will enable us to expand […]
April 21, 2011
Business
Trail King debuts Advantage Plus! Series Hydraulic Detachable
Trail King’s Advantage Plus! Series Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck (HDG) trailer features a new gooseneck design, as well as a long list of new standard equipment. The detachable gooseneck system still includes self-lifting hydraulic cylinders, nonground bearing design and V-shaped alignment guide. The Advantage Plus! Series HDG also features a new 5-position gooseneck door adjustment designed […]
April 21, 2011
Business
Compli offers trucking industry products
Compli, a North America provider of on-demand human resource and compliance management software, has launched a new lineup of products designed for the trucking industry. Compli’s trucking and transportation software is designed to help carriers automate HR practices, better manage drivers, implement effective safety programs, address important Compliance Safety Accountability issues and increase overall productivity […]
April 21, 2011
Business
Rush Enterprises announces promotions
Rush Enterprises Inc. announced the promotions of Steven Keller to senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer, and Derrek Weaver to senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. The company also appointed Corey Lowe to the newly created position of senior vice president of Peterbilt Dealerships. Keller has served as vice president, CFO […]
April 21, 2011
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