Archive for February 9th, 2010

Con-way’s 4Q Loss Narrows »

Con-way Inc. said late Thursday it lost $1.9 million, or 4 cents a share, in the fourth quarter, compared with a loss of $43 million, or 94 cents, a year earlier. More: continued here

First Meeting Of Creditors Held In Arrow Trucking Bankruptcy Case »

On Monday, the first meeting of creditors in the Arrow Trucking bankruptcy was held. More: continued here

Major conference to focus on sleep apnea »

BALTIMORE, Md. – The trucking industry is finally waking up to the risks of driving while suffering from… [Full Story] More: continued here

China Truck Group’s Jan. Sales Jump 300% »

China National Heavy Duty Trunk Group Co., that country’s largest heavy truck producer, sold 16,653 vehicles in January, up more than 300% from a year earlier, Bloomberg reported Tuesday. More: continued here

From the Land Line blog: Click here to hurt your career »

The World Wide Web has certainly made a lot of things easier, hasn’t it? Along with added conveniences, however, there are many surveys and quizzes designed to collect data on specific demographics, including professional truck drivers. Staff Writer Charlie Morasch takes a look at one quiz geared toward drivers. More: continued here

Schneider to hire 2,500 drivers in 2010 »

Schneider National Inc. said Monday that it plans to hire 2,500 new drivers for its regional fleet this year to serve a growing freight base. More: continued here

Navistar to develop natural gas-powered MaxxForce 13 »

WARRENVILLE, Ill. – A new partnership will allow Navistar to build natural gas-powered International Max… [Full Story] More: continued here

Trucker charged with killing team driver pleads not guilty »

A trucker who allegedly beat and stabbed his co-driver to death while the victim was trying to steer the truck on Interstate 90 near Buffalo, NY, has entered a “not guilty” plea. More: continued here

Class 8 truck orders cool off in January »

NASHVILLE, Ind. – Following a small pre-buy at the end of 2009 to avoid costly EPA2010 engines, Class 8 … [Full Story] More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS