Hilliard Lyons warms to Sypris Solutions Nov 21, 2009
He added that Hilliard Lyons analysts are optimistic that Sypris Solutions will sell its industrial division, which makes axle and gear components for automobiles, once the commercial truck market rebounds. The division posted revenue of $37. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Officers cite truckers for safety violations Nov 11, 2009
Bob Donaldson/Post-Gazette Moon Patrolman Joe Brace calls brake measurements to Moon Sgt. Jeff Veness from underneath a semi-trailer during a truck inspection by 17 commercial truck inspectors from seven police agencies set up yesterday along I-376 at exit 8 in Findlay Township. Truckers Jim Gray and Dan Born had at least one thing in common yesterday -- neither was upset at being ordered off of Interstate 376 in Findlay for a surprise safety inspection. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
U.S. stimulus buoys U.K.factory workers Oct 30, 2009
Shots from the photo-op show the president standing in front of trucks with Navistar emblazoned on the front and side, a publicity coup for the major American commercial truck and bus manufacturer ... Right here in America On Aug. 5, Obama unveiled plans that would allow Navistar to receive $39 million in federal money to build electric battery-powered commercial trucks with Modec. (MSNBC -- International)
Ala. resuming crackdown on drivers near big trucks Oct 29, 2009
It is funded through a $650,000 grant from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which enforces commercial truck and bus regulations. State troopers are focusing on the leading causes of highway crashes: speeding, tailgating, improper lane change and failure to signal lane changes. (WSJA.com, AL)
Goodyear closing sends work to Tonawanda Oct 23, 2009
About 90 workers are employed at the Spartanburg plant, which produces retread materials for commercial truck tires and aviation tires. A statement released by the Akron, Ohio-baed tiremaker said the shutdown was being done to improve efficiency and optimize (Goodyear s) manufacturing footprint. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Goodyear announces plans to close S.C. plant Oct 22, 2009
The plant makes retread materials for commercial truck tires. Company spokeswoman Amy Brei says operations are being moved to other Goodyear plants nationwide to improve efficiency. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Nissan: Pain After the Binge Oct 22, 2009
Nissan also is pushing hard into the commercial truck business. Starting next year, it will build medium-duty commercial trucks in Canton, going up against the likes of Ford () and Daimler's () Freightliner unit ... Both the electric and commercial truck bets are highly risky. (BusinessWeek)
Upgrades aim to speed services at border Oct 22, 2009
Upgrades aim to speed services at Arizona's border stations. by Betty Beard - Oct. 21, 2009 04:41 PM The Arizona Republic. (AZCentral -- Business)
Skaneateles gets out of ownership of community center Oct 13, 2009
Green admonished the New York State Motor Truck Association, calling their request to extend a public comment period regarding proposed legislation limiting non-local commercial truck traffic a stall tactic ... With the original 45-day public comment period expanded, Green encouraged residents to continue writing in support of the proposed regulations, which prevent non-local commercial trucks from using certain roads that travel through smaller communities. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Meeting examines truck alternatives Sep 24, 2009
Published: Thursday, September 24, 2009 1:15 AM CDT Local and state officials held a public meeting Monday at City Hall to discuss the future of the commercial truck route through Hudson. Over the past two weeks a call to reroute the trucks out of Hudson s narrow, old streets has been renewed by the Bottom Line Party. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Corcoran may tighten truck parking rules Sep 22, 2009
Large commercial truck drivers could face tighter street parking restrictions in Corcorans residential areas in the future, if the city council decides to proceed with such a proposal ... The new ordinance, as proposed, would prohibit any commercial trucks weighing more than 10,000 pounds from being parked on public streets or alleys in the citys residential neighborhoods unless drivers are making emergency repairs, loading or unloading the vehicles or have a temporary permit. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Vegas eyes new billboard rules Sep 21, 2009
Letizia said some small companies she calls them "one-truck wonders" park trucks overnight in front of their homes instead of in commercial truck yards. "It's hurting me that there isn't regulation," said Letizia, who has 80 employees and 13 trucks. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Braintree school committee backs opposition to Holbrook transfer station Sep 18, 2009
She pointed out that the committee did not take a stand when Braintree s traffic review committee came before it about commercial truck traffic issues at the Ross School. Cunningham agreed while at the same time saying that he personally opposes the transfer station. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Magnum SRI Produces First Light Truck Tires in a Commercial Production Plant Using Magnum SRI's Breakthrough Next Generation Custom Compound Sep 13, 2009
Further, the tires will also be installed on a commercial truck operating in real time conditions for their useful life under standard load. The vehicle will return to the Rubber Research Institute Tire Testing Lab, where results should show the compounds aligned with all the protocols in terms of kilometers run tests so that proper measurements may be taken. (PR Newswire)
Navistar posts loss; lowers outlook Sep 10, 2009
(Reuters) on Wednesday reported a loss in line with expectations as a drop in military sales compounded the problems it was already experiencing in its core commercial truck market because of global economic problems. But the company also lowered its guidance for the full-year, blaming -- among other things -- what it characterized as "the worst truck market since 1962.". (Crain's Chicago Business)
Snider Tire, Michelin open Houston tire retreading plant Sep 9, 2009
Snider Tire, based in Greensboro, N.C., already has a commercial truck tire service center in Houston near Loop 610 East and Interstate 10. The company expects that the new pressing plant will cut delivery time to the four locations by more than 20 percent. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Commercial Vehicle wins Navistar contract Sep 9, 2009
has secured a new contract with commercial truck maker that could add millions of dollars in annual sales. The New Albany-based truck parts maker said Tuesday that it was awarded a contract to supply interior trim products to Navistar s Heavy Truck Product Group. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Classes aim to help self, job abilities Sep 1, 2009
Career training programs focus on giving participants training to put them into the workforce, with classes like commercial truck driving, heating and air conditioning, and welding. These classes are aimed at helping people find jobs in new career fields, Williamson said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Goodyear Plants Covered by Tentative Deal Aug 31, 2009
-- Buffalo, N.Y.: Consumer, commercial truck and motorcycle tires ... Commercial truck and aviation tires ... Commercial truck and off-the-road tires. (ABC News -- Wire)
Goodyear, Steelworkers reach deal on contract Aug 30, 2009
- Buffalo, N.Y.: Consumer, commercial truck and motorcycle tires. Steelworker retirements could create hiring gap. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Magnum Completes Acquisition of Hudson, Colorado Facility, One of the World's Largest Tire Landfills, and Perhaps Currently the Largest in the USA Aug 30, 2009
1-Continental Mobile Home 1-Homilite Mobile Home 1-Set of Commercial Truck Scales 1-2005 Dodge 2500 4x4 PU 1-2000 International 4700 Box Van 1-2000 International 4700 Box Van 1-1999 GMC Box Van 1-1998 Freightliner Truck 1-1998 Freightliner Truck 1-1994 John Deere 644C Front End Loader 1-Fiat-Allis 845C Front End 1-John Deere 4020 Tractor Loader w/Brush Hog 1-Galion Road Grader 1-Hotsy Steam Cleaner 1- 5 HP Air Compressor 1-Gas Powered Wheel Crusher 1- 300 Amp Lincoln Arc Welder 1- Gas Powered... (PR Newswire)
Diverse Applicants Get Behind the Wheel Aug 23, 2009
Middle Georgia Technical College offers a 10-week Commercial Truck Driving program. In the past two years, the class has been at capacity with several on the wait list. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Driving ambition: High demand for trucking classes Aug 15, 2009
Raymond Harrell inspects the engine of a truck during an Athens Technical College Commercial Truck Driving Program class in Elberton on Thursday ... Athens Technical College Commercial Truck Driving Program instructor Don Nestor, right, points out the mechanics of a big rig to student Steve Vaughn on Thursday during a class in Elberton ... Georgia has one of the toughest tests for commercial truck drivers in the nation, Nestor said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Bins hopes to get Pods cast aside Aug 11, 2009
The company designed its trucks and lift systems, and Bins delivery drivers don t need commercial truck licenses. Containers are made from plastic and aluminum, which makes them easy to maintain, repair and resistant to rusting, mildew and mold, Tuel said. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Street closed for downed wire (48) Aug 7, 2009
It appeared that a commercial truck driving on Madison had snared the wire. Utility workers and firefighters were working to clear the road. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Map: Follow the stimulus cash Aug 6, 2009
In March, it unveiled its newest hybrid truck, the International WorkStar Hybrid 4x4, billed as the industrys first four-wheel drive diesel-electric hybrid commercial truck. . (MSNBC -- Politics)
Enterprise starts holding company Aug 4, 2009
Going forward, privately held Enterprise Holdings will serve as the parent corporation that operates Alamo, Enterprise and National, as well as the company s portfolio of other businesses, including commercial fleet management, used car sales, commercial truck rental and WeCar car sharing. The launch of Enterprise Holdings marks the last major step in the integration process following the Taylor family s of the Alamo and National operations in 2007. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Own a grain or livestock truck? May need to file Heavy Use tax form Aug 1, 2009
An owner/operator of a commercial truck must file Form 2290 each year and have a receipt returned from the IRS to demonstrate they paid federal tax on the truck. The truck owner is required to present this receipt at the time the truck license is renewed. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Gallagher: A heavy-duty competition Jul 21, 2009
"We had to diagnose engine problems, brake problems, electrical problems and more. Basically, anything that would have to do to make a commercial truck run.". Think this is important. (Sioux City Journal)
Deafening in Dedham Jul 19, 2009
Mind you, we are not faint-hearted about noise here, living as we do on a commercial truck route. But by far the loudest sounds we experience every day are from private vehicles with after-market mufflers or none at all. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Deepak T. Kapur Elected to Bucyrus Board of Directors Jul 18, 2009
Mr. Kapur serves as the President of Navistar Inc.'s Truck Group, the nation's largest combined commercial truck, school bus and mid-range diesel engine manufacturer. Mr. Kapur is a graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, Stanford University and Carnegie Mellon University. (Primezone Releases)
Navistar exec joins Bucyrus board Jul 18, 2009
Navistar Inc. s truck group is the nation s largest combined commercial truck, school bus and mid-range diesel engine manufacturer. South Milwaukee-based Bucyrus (NASDAQ: BUCY) is a manufacturer of surface and underground mining equipment. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
AFGHANISTAN: Cost of insecurity impedes humanitarian work - analysis Jul 15, 2009
Attacks on humanitarian convoys which were uncommon in the past - have increasingly discouraged commercial truck drivers from transporting aid to the volatile south and east of Afghanistan. Drivers who still do the job demand more money, armed escorts and no identifying insignia. (AlertNet)
Paccar Cuts Dividend to 9 Cents From 18 Cents Jul 8, 2009
Paccar Inc. said Tuesday that its board has halved the commercial truck maker's quarterly dividend to 9 cents per share, from 18 cents. The reduced dividend will be paid Sept. 8 to stockholders of record on Aug. 18. (ABC News -- Wire)
Paccar Renews $2 Billion Credit Facility Jun 27, 2009
Commercial truck maker Paccar Inc. said Friday it has renewed its $2 billion syndicated one-year credit facility through June 2010. An additional existing $1 billion credit facility matures in June 2012. (ABC News -- Wire)
City approves summer parking ban Jun 18, 2009
Armando Botello, a DMV spokesman, said commercial truck licensing tests are no longer available at the Santa Maria office ... Edwin Alvarez, lead instructor for the truck driving program at the Center For Employment Training (CET) in Santa Maria, said the Santa Maria office stopped doing commercial truck licensing tests about a month ago. (Santa Maria Times)
Purcell buys Goodyear retread business May 9, 2009
Wingfoot will continue to operate its commercial truck tire retreading operation. rdesloge@bizjournals. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Paccar Q1 Profit Drops 91 Percent May 4, 2009
The Bellevue-based commercial truck maker said the recession continues to affect the business. Chairman and Chief Executive Mark Piggott said "challenging market conditions" are continuing as the company heads into the second quarter. (KIRO TV, WA)
International LoneStar Named 'ATD Commercial Truck of the Year' Apr 20, 2009
International LoneStar Named 'ATD Commercial Truck of the Year ... International LoneStar Named 'ATD Commercial Truck of the Year ... WASHINGTON, April 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- American Truck Dealers (ATD) today named the International LoneStar the first "ATD Commercial Truck of the Year.". (PR Newswire)
Despite Economic Changes, 'Fundamentals of Business Are Enduring,' Says ATD Chairman Apr 19, 2009
WASHINGTON, April 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Amidst one of the worst U.S. economic downturns resulting in a decline of commercial truck sales, the chairman of the American Truck Dealers (ATD) today commended his fellow dealers for attending its annual convention in the nation's capital. "Those of you here today have chosen 'to keep your oars in the water' despite the rip tide that is raging through our industry," said ATD Chairman Kyle Treadway and president of Kenworth Sales Co. in Salt Lake... (PR Newswire)
What area jobs are high in demand, pay? Apr 12, 2009
On the blue collar side, with our local highway network and high volume of warehouse and distribution, commercial truck drivers will always be needed, he said. People with limited skills or jobs that dont require much experience or education, including many customer service and assembly line positions, will steadily disappear, he said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Navistar to make trucks for Caterpillar Apr 7, 2009
-based Navistar also agreed to form a 50-50 joint venture to develop, manufacture and distribute commercial trucks in regions outside of North America and India ... Last June, the companies announced that they would team up to build on-highway trucks and engine platforms and work together to pursue global commercial truck opportunities outside of North America. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Biofuels Deathwatch: Pacific Ethanol, Nova Biosource Join the Bandwagon Apr 5, 2009
The company supplied biodiesel to commercial truck fleets, and relied on more than vegetable oils, animal fats and greases in an effort to drive down costs. As , the company posted a net loss of $11. (Salon)
A mothers gift of education: GED grad tutoring GED students Apr 2, 2009
However, he went back and got his commercial truck driving training from Northwestern a few years ago, said Hunter. So, I enrolled to get a fresh start for me, too. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Make trucks pay more Mar 23, 2009
Idaho belongs to the interstate compact for commercial truck registration fees. As the Idaho Trucking Association's own description of this compact explains, "Because the fees are apportioned according to fleet travel, a fleet's registration fees will be essentially the same wherever it is based.". (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Hard times have many turning to trucking (895) Mar 11, 2009
In order to offer commercial truck license testing, a DMV office needs to pass a test itself. According Jan Mendoza, the DMV's Public Information Officer, an office needs to be spacious enough to allow for a big rig to fit in its parking lot. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Weight restrictions in effect Monday, March 9, for commercial truck traffic Mar 6, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009 3:14 PM EST LANSING - Effective 8 a.m., Monday, March 9, weight restrictions for commercial truck traffic will be imposed and enforced on state trunklines from the southern Michigan border north to and including the Mackinac Bridge. Most trunklines are freeways with M, I, or US designations. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Mayor's walking tour skirts Downtown Crossing woes Mar 5, 2009
have abandoned pedestrian malls, Boston has clung to what it calls a "pedestrian zone," where people on foot can roam free, dodging only the occasional commercial truck or safety vehicle. "Having traffic there doesn't help the flow of pedestrians as you move forward," Menino declared yesterday. (Boston Globe)
Ford Bolsters Market-Leading Commercial Truck Lineup With Three Tough New Offerings Mar 3, 2009
With 40 percent market share, Ford is America's commercial truck leader. In launching Transit Connect, F-59 Super Duty(R) Chassis and a gasoline E-Series Ambulance Prep Package, Ford aims to build on this commercial truck leadership ... Ford Commercial Truck is introducing a new E-Series Ambulance Preparation Package, available in van or cut-away configurations. (PR Newswire)
Change negative perception of retread tyres Mar 2, 2009
A typical commercial truck changes its tyres every three months. Imagine how much it costs the companies to change tyres, he said, adding that retread tyres were 30% to 50% cheaper than new tyres and were comparable in terms of performance and quality. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
ATA Applauds SBA Action on Background Check Reform Feb 28, 2009
Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A requirement for duplicative background checks for commercial truck drivers has made the Small Business Administration's (SBA) top 10 list of burdensome federal regulations ... A requirement for duplicative background checks for commercial truck drivers has made the Small Business Administration's (SBA) top 10 list of burdensome federal regulations ... The selection, one of two named to the r3 initiative today, advocates eliminating Transportation Security... (PR Newswire)
Bill seeks private contracts for drivers’ testing Feb 27, 2009
The state Department of Transportation already contracts with firms to administer road tests to school bus operators and commercial truck drivers, Nerison said. He would require the same qualifications for the noncommercial testers. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Contech, LLC obtains interim financing Feb 11, 2009
PORTAGE - Contech, LLC, a leading die-cast component supplier and steel products manufacturer for the automotive and commercial truck industries, announced Thursday it has obtained interim financing and accommodation agreements with its lenders and key customers ... Contech also manufactures safety critical steel forged automotive components and steel tube fabrications through its Steel Products Group, primarily for commercial truck OEMs. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Ford Launches All-New Transit Connect, Adding to Market-Leading Commercial Vehicle Fleet Feb 8, 2009
"Ford is the Commercial Truck leader in the United States, and we're looking for Transit Connect to expand our leadership and allow even more customers to experience the 'Built Ford Tough' difference," said Mark Fields, Ford's president of The Americas. Transit Connect arrives with a global reputation for durability and toughness dating back to its 2003 launch, when an expert jury of European commercial vehicle journalists named it International Van of the Year. (PR Newswire)
