Truckload carrier Landstar System said Thursday its first-quarter net income fell to $21.6 million or 38 cents a share, from $24.4 million or 41 cents a year ago.
April 19, 2007Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Midwest Sees Extensive Flooding
Heavy rains from an already deadly storm system caused extensive floods in Missouri as Midwest waterways rose to levels not seen in 14 years, the Associated Press reported Tuesday.
May 8, 2007Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Qualcomm, Maptuit Set Partnership for NaviGo System
May 7, 2007
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Ryder’s First-Quarter Profit Rises
Ryder System said Wednesday its first-quarter profit rose 8% to $51.3 million or 84 cents a share, from $47.6 million or 77 cents a year ago.
April 25, 2007Business, Safety, Technology, Equipment
Landstar’s Quarterly Income Declines
Business, Technology, Safety
Companies Turn to Tracking Technology for Cargo Security
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March 28, 2007Business, Technology, Safety, Equipment, Logistics, Autonomous
Companies Use Tracking Technology for Electronic Cargo Security
Many manufacturers provide trucking companies with products that use Global Positioning System satellites to help manage their logistics more seamlessly, but have now found an additional use for the technology.
March 28, 2007Business, Safety, Government, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous
Perseverance, Timing Key to Mediation of Accident Claims
NEW ORLEANS — While great trials may provide drama and public fascination, mediation of accident claims — a process that avoids that drama — is daily life for trucking companies and other transportation providers. Those involved with the system said mediation takes special skills and techniques.
March 28, 2007Business, Technology
Qualcomm, GE Trailer, SkyBitz Announce Product Expansions
LAS VEGAS — Qualcomm Inc., GE Trailer Fleet Services and Sky-Bitz, three of the largest providers of trailer-tracking technology, each announced new customers and product expansions and enhancements here last week.
March 23, 2007Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous
February Truck Sales Fall 19.3%
Sales of new Class 8 trucks fell 19.3% in February, while orders for new vehicles plunged more than 70%, according to companies that track the market.
March 19, 2007Business, Safety, Government, Technology, Equipment
Letter to the Editor: Speed Limits, Opening the Border
Click here to write a Letter to the Editor. There is a lot more traffic and a lot more going on behind the wheel other than turning it, with cellphones, Global Positioning System and onboard computers.
March 14, 2007