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The week in earnings reports: Knight, Paccar, Landstar
As fourth quarter and yearly earnings continue being reported, here are the latest: Paccar: Paccar says its $17.05 billion revenue in 2012 was a company record, and the $1.1 billion in net income was its fourth best year in history. The company recorded a $16.63 billion revenue in 2011 and $1.04 billion in net income. 2012’s […]
January 31, 2013
Business
Carrier monitoring service CPcheck adds CARB compliance
Utah-based onewaytrailers.com introduced a quick search and sort function to its motor carrier monitoring service – Carrier Performance Check (CPcheck) – to find CARB compliant carriers operating in California. The new California Air Resources Board (CARB regulation) went into effect, on January 1, 2013, and requires every carrier driving on California roads to comply with […]
January 31, 2013
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Inspection detection: CSA score-lowering technology, Part 2
Besides using technology to fine-tune PM schedules, companies can create more accountability for defects that could have been found and repaired prior to becoming violations.
January 31, 2013
Business
DPF maker goes out of business after causing two forest fires
After reportedly being the source of two fires — one a major forest fire in September in Washington state and the other a three-acre brush fire — diesel particulate filter manufacturer Cleaire Advanced Emissions Controls has closed its operation and is no longer open for business, according to an announcement form the California Air Resources […]
January 31, 2013
Business
Freightliner, Western Star laying off up to 1,300 workers in North America
Bloomberg and others are reporting that Daimler could cut 1,300 factory jobs in North America in plants in Oregon, North Carolina, South Carolina and Mexico.
January 31, 2013
Business
Do you have an MVP sitting on the bench?
Super Bowl XLVII (that’s 47 for you non-Romans) is right around the corner. The buildup to the “SuperBaugh” – as it’s being called since brothers John and Jim Harbaugh are head coaches for the respective teams – is worthy of the hype, but the matchup likely wouldn’t have been possible if not for the San […]
January 30, 2013
Business
Reports: Freightliner, Western Star to lay off about 1,300 workers
Freightliner and Western Star parent company Daimler Trucks North America issued notices to workers this week that large layoffs could be coming to plants across the country.
January 30, 2013
Business
7 states suspend hours of service rules for propane haulers
In an attempt to battle propane shortages around the country, seven states have suspended hours-of-service requirements for truckers carrying propane to their state. Arizona, Michigan, Connecticut, Maine, Wisconsin, New Mexico and Utah have all issued emergency proclamations that waive hours rules for propane haulers. For more on this story, see CCJ sister site Overdrive‘s full report.
January 30, 2013
Business
Blue Tree Systems adds portable in-cab terminal
Blue Tree Systems Inc., a provider of trailer tracking, reefer monitoring and in-cab fleet management systems, has unveiled the latest addition to its feature set–a portable version of its in-cab terminal. The R:COM In-Cab Portable retains all the same features as the existing R:COM in-cab communication system, but is differentiated by being a one-piece ‘plug […]
January 30, 2013
Business
Schaeffer diesel engine oil suited for many applications
Schaeffer’s Eco 5000 15W-40 is a multigrade diesel engine oil that consists of a blend of full-synthetic base oils, virgin paraffin base oils and re-refined base oils. It also incorporates a package of frictional modifiers, detergent/dispersants and anti-wear additives. The oil is formulated for shear stability and to provide long life, extended drain intervals and […]
January 30, 2013
Business
Yokohama rolls out ultrawide-base tires
Yokohama’s TY517 ultrawide-base drive tire is designed for added traction, long and even wear and increased durability and retreadability, and is available in size 445/50R22.5. The company’s RY407 ultrawide-base trailer tire, available in size 445/50R22.5, features an ultra-low profile and is designed for added fuel efficiency and weight savings, as well as increased durability and […]
January 30, 2013
Business
Remote controlled trailers
The Compliance, Safety, Accountability program has spurred fleets to adopt a variety of new technologies to eliminate violations and improve their safety scores. Electronic onboard recorders (EOBRs) and electronic vehicle inspection systems are among the most popular. With all the choices in computers and software technology to collect, manage and disseminate CSA information, it might […]
January 29, 2013
Business
Motorola adds sleek, rugged handheld to MC line
Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) announced a new addition to its MC product line of mobile enterprise-grade devices. The new MC45 mobile computer is the company’s first WAN-based handset in a new category of mobile computers that address the needs of field-based mobile workers in cost-sensitive enterprises. Motorola says the MC45 is targeted at applications such as customer relationship […]
January 29, 2013
Business
ATA asks agency to delay hours rule implementation
The American Trucking Associations has sent a letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration asking it to reschedule the July 1 dat set for implementation of the agency’s new hours of service rule.
January 29, 2013
Business
Ray LaHood out as Transportation Secretary
LaHood informed his staff and the president this morning that he would not be sticking around for Obama’s second term.
January 29, 2013
Business
Used truck market yields mixed results in 2012
The used truck retail market fell 11 percent in 2012 from 2011’s numbers, while the wholesale used market grew 3 percent year over year.
January 29, 2013
Business
Trailer orders reach highest point in 7 years
Trailer orders in December surged to their strongest levels since March 2006, reported ACT Research earlier this week.
January 29, 2013
Business
On thin ice? 2013’s challenges to fleets
Analysts see tighter capacity making 2013 a good year, but carriers aren’t so sure.
January 29, 2013
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