News By Topic: Big Rigs

EMA Joins International Partnership to Encourage Cleaner Fuels and Vehicles

Aug 29, 2002

CHICAGO--Aug. 29, 2002--The Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA), a US-based trade association representing the leading manufacturers of internal combustion engines, announced today that it will work with the US Environmental Protection Agency, other industry groups, and environmental organizations, to encourage and ... Continue reading

Roadway Corporation Updates Expectations

Aug 29, 2002

AKRON, Ohio--Aug. 29, 2002--Roadway Corporation announced today that due to a slower than expected economic recovery, it has experienced tonnage and revenue levels that are slightly below internal projections. The Company still believes it will meet its operating expectations of an improvement in its operating ratio by ... Continue reading

Army sees no challenge to Stryker combat vehicle

Aug 27, 2002

WASHINGTON, Aug 27 Reuters is reportreing that the U.S. Army on Tuesday said it was unaware of any challenge to its $4 billion Stryker combat vehicle program, despite reports that some Pentagon officials were questioning its future. "We haven't heard anything. The Stryker is fully funded," said Army spokesman Maj. Amy ... Continue reading

Cost Cutting Moves Results in Layoffs At Two International Assembly Plants

Aug 27, 2002

WARRENVILLE, Ill., Aug. 27 International Truck and Engine Corporation, the operating company of Navistar International Corporation, today confirmed that previously announced measures aimed at reducing fixed costs will result the in the layoff of approximately 1,100 employees over the next several weeks. Barry Laughlin, ... Continue reading

Knight Transportation Announces New Agreement with Volvo Trucks North America

Aug 27, 2002

PHOENIX--Aug. 27, 2002--Knight Transportation Inc. announced that it has entered into a long-term, non-exclusive agreement with Volvo Trucks North America to purchase the new Volvo VNL670 tractor, which was unveiled last week at Volvo's headquarters in Greensboro, N.C. "This agreement allows us to continue our long-sta ... Continue reading

Delphi Continues Support of Diesel Engines in the U.S.

Aug 27, 2002

CORONADO, Calif., Aug. 26 -- Delphi Corp.is in strong support of increased diesel engine use in the U.S. and is a sponsor of the eighth annual Diesel Engine Emissions Reduction (DEER) conference, Aug. 25-29, in Coronado, Calif. The event is hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Representatives from academia, g ... Continue reading

Oshkosh Truck Subsidiary, Pierce Manufacturing, Delivers Specially Designed Pumper for Camp David

Aug 23, 2002

OSHKOSH, Wis.--Aug. 23, 2002--Pierce Manufacturing Inc., a subsidiary of Oshkosh Truck Corporation and North America's leading fire apparatus manufacturer, will deliver a custom-designed pumper to the U.S. Navy for use at the Presidential Retreat at Camp David, the official get-away for American presidents from Frankli ... Continue reading

Navistar plans to cut 10% of US workforce

Aug 23, 2002

Jeremy Grant writing for the Financial Times reported that Navistar, the US maker of heavy and medium-size trucks, said yesterday it planned to cut about 10 per cent of its workforce in the US, as it moves to reduce fixed costs in the face of increasingly tough market conditions. It also said it wanted to cut by half t ... Continue reading

Spartan Motors Introduces New Rescue Vehicle, Fire Truck Cab

Aug 22, 2002

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Aug. 22 Spartan Motors, Inc.and its subsidiaries will introduce a new rescue vehicle and fire truck cab, and display some of their latest emergency vehicle innovations during the Fire-Rescue International (FRI) Conference and Exhibition, which begins tomorrow in Kansas City, Mo. The Charlotte, Mich.-b ... Continue reading

Exide Technologies Signs New Agreement With Volvo Truck Australia

Aug 22, 2002

PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 22 - Exide Technologies has been selected as the exclusive battery supplier to Volvo Truck Australia. Exide Technologies (OTC Bulletin Board: EXDTQ - News) is a global leader in stored electrical energy solutions. Volvo Truck Australia, a fully owned subsidiary of AB Volvo and Volvo Global Trucks, ... Continue reading

Cummins Westport wins order for more double-decker bus engines in Beijing

Aug 19, 2002

VANCOUVER, Aug. 19 Cummins Westport Inc., a joint venture of Cummins Inc. of Columbus, Indiana, and Westport Innovations Inc. of Vancouver, B.C., announced today that it has won a second order for natural gas bus engines for double-decker buses from the Beijing Transportation Company (BJT). The order is for 50 B5.9-230 ... Continue reading

Cummins Inc. Receives EPA Certification for Second ISB Engine

Aug 16, 2002

COLUMBUS, Ind.--Aug. 15, 2002--Cummins Inc. announced today that it has received certification for its medium duty ISB engine from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA approval certifies that the ISB complies with the strict new emission standards that go into effect for these Cummins products October 1, ... Continue reading

Wittke agrees to takeover by Federal Signal

Aug 16, 2002

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug 15 Reuters reported that Wittke Inc., a Canadian truck equipment maker, said on Thursday it had agreed to be purchased by Federal Signal Corp., a U.S.-based manufacturer, in a cash and stock deal worth C$12.50 a share. Under the agreement, Wittke shareholders will receive either C$6.25 in cash and ... Continue reading

Navistar: Things Don't Look Better!

Aug 12, 2002

Christopher Bowe writing for the FT reported that Navistar International, the US truck and engine maker, yesterday reported a narrower second-quarter loss than expected, but warned that few signs of a turnaround in truck demand have emerged. Navistar said the quarterly losses stemmed from continued weakness in medium-d ... Continue reading

Land Rover and Teva Unite to Embrace the Outdoors

Aug 9, 2002

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 8 Land Rover North America today announced a joint partnership with outdoor footwear supplier, Teva. Teva will be the official provider of footwear for the "Land Rover G4 Challenge" National Selection Trials in the United States. In addition, the contestant that advances to the International Select ... Continue reading