September orders of Class 8 trucks totaled 15,231 鈥 up 37% from a year ago, according to a report by ACT Research Co.
October 22, 2010Business
ATA Seeks Financial Support for Capitol Hill Office
PHOENIX 鈥 To pay down some of the debt incurred to build its new Capitol Hill office complex, American Trucking Associations is offering members the chance to purchase commemorative pavers on the building鈥檚 rooftop patio.
October 25, 2010Business
Mack, Michelin to Continue Sponsoring 鈥楽hare the Road鈥 Program
PHOENIX 鈥 Mack Trucks Inc. and Michelin North America will continue their support of the 鈥淪hare the Road鈥 highway safety education program in 2011, company officials announced.
October 22, 2010BusinessGovernmentSafety
Opinion: Approaching Midterms Put Issues in Focus
Midterm elections are right around the corner, and a number of issues are at the forefront of voters鈥 minds 鈥 not the least of which is the economy. Everyone wants to know what will be done about job creation and economic growth.
October 22, 2010Business
UPS鈥 Third-Quarter Income Jumps 80%
UPS Inc. said Thursday its third-quarter income jumped 80% to $991 million, or 99 cents a share, from $549 million, or 55 cents, a year ago.
October 22, 2010Business
Ryder Reports Higher Third-Quarter Profit
Ryder System said Thursday its third-quarter profit rose 62% on stronger demand for commercial truck rentals and used vehicles.
October 22, 2010Business
USA Truck Returns to Profit in 3Q
USA Truck Thursday reported a $600,000 profit in the third quarter, compared with a $1.6 million loss a year ago.
October 22, 2010Business
Volvo Reports 3Q Profit; North American Truck Sales Jump 38%
Volvo AB Friday reported a third-quarter profit compared with a loss a year ago, as North American and global truck sales both increased.
October 22, 2010Business
Caterpillar鈥檚 3Q Income Jumps 96% on Stronger Sales
Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar Inc. said Thursday its third-quarter net income jumped 96%, due in part to strong sales in developing countries.
October 21, 2010Business
Heartland Express鈥 Third-Quarter Profit Improves
Heartland Express鈥 third-quarter profit rose 26% to $18.3 million, or 20 cents per share, from $14.5 million, or 16 cents, a year ago.
October 21, 2010