Truck Tire Shipments: Nowhere to Go But Up

WASHINGTON - Year to-year replacement truck tire shipments in the United States dropped 19.3 percent in 2009. Shipments were an estimated 12.5 million units, 3 million less than in 2008.

UK: 70% of Companies Offer Car or Cash

Survey says 7 in 10 companies in the United Kingdom offer employees the choice between a company car and a cash allowance.

UPS Takes a Hit from Soaring Fuel

ATLANTA – On Jul. 22 United Parcel Service (GPS) reported an in-line profit that was hit by fuel costs and a weak U.S. economy, but the package delivery company’s shares rose more than three percent as analysts said it was performing well despite multiple challenges.

Center for Transportation Safety, National Safety Council to Partner

Under the arrangement, the two organizations will provide instruction and training to governmental agencies and private companies throughout the United States.

Allison Transmission and UAW Reach Tentative 5-Year Labor Agreement

INDIANAPOLIS – Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. announced that it has reached a new five-year tentative labor agreement with United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 933. The new labor contract must still be ratified by the union membership.

Toyota Will Double U.S. Prius Shipments to 100,000

A.R.E. Awarded GSA Contract for Truck Caps & Tonneau Covers

MASSILLON, OHIO - A.R.E. announced the company was awarded a Government Service Administration (GSA) contract to sell its line of truck caps and tonneau covers to government agencies throughout the United States.

Fleet Boosts Safety and Stats with Dossier Software

BURLINGTON, NJ – United Drilling of Plumsteadville, Pa., has significantly improved its DOT Safe Stat rating using Arsenault’s Dossier fleet maintenance management software to direct and document vehicle maintenance.

GM Confirms New Chevrolet Colorado Pickup for U.S.

DETROIT – General Motors confirmed that a version of the all-new Chevrolet Colorado mid-size pickup will be built and sold in the United States. Product details, timing, pricing, and production location will be announced at a later date