Oshkosh Truck Reports Record Fourth Quarter
Nov 1, 2005
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Nov. 1, 2005--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, today reported that net income increased 42.0 percent to $160.2 million, or $2.18 per share, on sales of $2.96 billion for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2005. This compares with net income of $112 ... Continue reading
Oct 31, 2005
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31 -- International Truck and Engine Corporation, the operating company of Navistar International Corporation and a leading truck manufacturer, announced it will showcase the International RXT, its latest commercial pickup truck, as well as the International CXT, at the Specialty Equipment Market Associ ... Continue reading
Leggett & Platt Acquires America's Body Company
Oct 31, 2005
CARTHAGE, Mo., Oct. 31 -- -- Third-largest acquisition ever, with approximately $150 million of revenue. -- Joins with current operations to form new business group comprising $250 million of revenue. Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt announced the acquisition of America's Body Company (ABC), a designer, manufac ... Continue reading
A Review of the Most up-to-Date Worldwide Events in the Commercial Vehicles Market
Oct 28, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Oct. 28, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c26720) has announced the addition of World Commercial Vehicles - November 2005 to their offering. Commercial Vehicles is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings in CV, with featured topics including: -- Cor ... Continue reading
The Mercedes Construction Vehicle Lineup
Oct 28, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 27, 2005 at 11:00 AM CST Mercedes has published a press release today showcasing their construction vehicle lineup. Although I personally am not in the market for a construction vehicle right now (I must admit there's been a few times in Chicago's rush hour traffic that I wish ... Continue reading
Hino Trucks Leads ATD Survey Results
Oct 27, 2005
DETROIT, Oct. 27 -- In its annual survey of United States truck dealers, the American Truck Dealers Association heard a lot of positive references to Hino Trucks this year. In fact, Hino led other OEMs in gains in multiple medium duty truck categories. The ATD survey is an annual review of dealer attitudes about the OE ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Reports Strong Increase In Third Quarter Earnings
Oct 27, 2005
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Oct. 27 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. today reported a 42.7 percent increase in net earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005 compared to the same period last year, driven primarily by increased sales of its fire truck chassis and new sales of military vehicles chassis. The Charlotte, Mich.-ba ... Continue reading
Mercer Transportation Co. Selects PowerLinx Rear Vision for Specialized Truck Fleet
Oct 25, 2005
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--Oct. 25, 2005--PowerLinx, Inc. (OTCBB: PWLX), today announced that the Company's DC power line rear vision system, Zone Defense(TM), has been offered for installation by Mercer Transportation Company of Louisville, Ky. The Zone Defense(TM) system for tractor-trailers eliminates video cables, inste ... Continue reading
PACCAR Profits Surge; Best Quarter in Company's 100-Year History
Oct 25, 2005
BELLEVUE, Wash.--Oct. 25, 2005--"PACCAR Inc earned record net income for the third quarter and first nine months of 2005," said Mark C. Pigott, chairman and chief executive officer. "This outstanding result is especially noteworthy as the company is celebrating its 100-year anniversary. All facets of the business repor ... Continue reading
Mack Introduces a New Range of Trucks
Oct 24, 2005
GOTEBORG, Sweden, Oct. 24, 2005; AB Volvo subsidiary Mack Trucks, Inc., has introduced a complete new range of vehicles designed to meet the demands of both highway and construction customers, along with a new 11-liter engine that features the base architecture necessary to meet forthcoming emissions standards. Key ele ... Continue reading
Remanufacturing A New Trend in Construction, Farm Machinery and Heavy Trucks Sector
Oct 22, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Oct. 21, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c26282) has announced the addition of Construction & Farm Machinery: Global Industry Guide to their offering. An interesting trend emerging in the construction and farm machinery and heavy trucks sector, is the increasing po ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz to Sell Commercial Highway Hub & Drum Business
Oct 20, 2005
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Oct. 20 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a stock purchase agreement for the sale of its Commercial Highway Hub and Brake Drum business to Precision Partners Holding Company, a multi-national supplier of complex precision machined components, tooling, and a ... Continue reading
General Motors Europe and Caterpillar Logistics Services Announce Joint Venture
Oct 20, 2005
Joint Management of Parts and Accessories Distribution Centers in Germany and Italy Will Lead to Higher Performance ZURICH, Switzerland and PEORIA, Ill., Oct. 19 -- General Motors Europe (GME) and Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc. (Cat Logistics), a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., have reached a ten- ye ... Continue reading
Paint Your Wagons To Reduce Insurance Costs
Oct 18, 2005
HAMPTON HILL, England, October 18 -- - Reduce Your Van Insurance Premium With Van Livery Did you think van livery was too expensive? Think again, says QuoteAVan.co.uk, as it could pay for itself in insurance savings. The thinking behind this is that a branded van is less appealing to thieves, easier to identify in case ... Continue reading
GM- Right From the Horses Mouth
Oct 17, 2005
3rd Quarter 2005 Earnings Broadcast Rick Wagoner GM Chairman and CEO Renaissance Center In this speech by General Motors management, our use of the words "expect", "anticipate", "design," "estimate", "forecast", "initiative," "objective", "plan", "goal", "project", "outlook", "priorities," "targets", "intend", "evaluat ... Continue reading
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