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NewsAugust 15, 2007

NTEA Report Details Financial Performance of Truck Equipment Manufacturers

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI – From a high of 9.7 percent to a low of 3.1 percent, pre-tax profits varied widely among manufacturers in the work truck industry. The gap widened even more so when return on investment (ROI) between the typical manufacturer (6.8 percent) and the high-profit manufacturer (25.2 percent) was examined.

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NewsAugust 8, 2007

Trucking Group Pushes for National Database Tracking Driver Drug & Alcohol Test Results

WASHINGTON – American Trucking Associations (ATA) President and CEO Bill Graves has urged Congress to authorize and fund a centralized clearinghouse for positive drug and alcohol testing results of commercial motor vehicle drivers.

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NewsJuly 25, 2007

Wal-Mart Truck Fleet Rolls Fuel Savings

BENTONVILLE, AR – Wal-Mart laid out ambitious environmental goals in late 2005, and now that it is nearing the two-year mark, it is compiling a major report on how far it has come with the program overall, including reducing waste, using more renewable energy, and stocking more green products.

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NewsJuly 19, 2007

GSA Adds Saturn Hybrids to Federal Vehicle Fleet

The fleet will lease 43 of the new Saturn hybrids to the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Transportation, Interior, Energy and Commerce departments, the Environmental Protection Agency and National Space and Aeronautics Administration.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2007

Roadcheck 2007 Shows Advances in Truck Fleet Safety

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The U.S. trucking industry showed improvement in truck safety, including an increase in the number of drivers wearing their safety belts, as well as industry compliance with hazardous materials regulations.

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Newsby StaffJuly 5, 2007

Roadcheck 2007 Shows Advances in Truck Fleet Safety

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The U.S. trucking industry showed improvement in truck safety, including an increase in the number of drivers wearing their safety belts, as well as industry compliance with hazardous materials regulations.

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NewsJune 27, 2007

Ryder Honors Top Carriers of the Year

MIAMI – Ryder System, Inc. has selected its top carrier for the 2006 Ryder Carrier Quality Award. This award recognizes excellence through a variety of metrics, including on-time performance, claims handling, customer service, technology applications, economic value, and innovation.

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NewsJune 18, 2007

Nissan Will Offer Titan Diesel

Nissan Motor Co. is preparing to produce a diesel-powered version of its Titan full-sized pickup truck by 2009 for the United States.

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NewsJune 14, 2007

Dossier Boosts Rating

The software helps deep water marine terminal to increase efficiency, boost ratings and meet clean air goals.

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NewsJune 14, 2007

Truck Sales Decline

The popularity of pickups is in a decline and automakers expect the vehicles to post their lowest sales this year since the beginning of the decade, even with incentives.

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