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Aftermarketby StaffAugust 26, 2010

SAF-Holland Sales Up on Increased Demand

Truck and trailer parts supplier SAF-Holland said its fiscal second quarter sales were up 29.4 percent from the previous quarter, while earnings before interest and taxes nearly doubled from the previous quarter

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Aftermarketby StaffAugust 26, 2010

Insurance Market Continues to Soften While Rates Stabilize Slightly

The insurance market continues to soften, but rates may be stabilizing somewhat or at least falling at a slower rate, according to NIP Group's Transportation Insurance Pricing Survey for the second quarter of 2010

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Aftermarketby StaffAugust 26, 2010

Peterbilt Dealers, Technicians Ready to Support MX Diesels, Builder Says

Service departments at Peterbilt dealerships are ready to support the new Paccar MX diesel, say executives at the builder's headquarters in Denton, Texas. Dealers will also begin using Paccar's Engine Rapido program, an online shop manual originated by Paccar's DAF subsidiary in The Netherlands, and DAVIE, a truck-laptop interface device. Trainers in Denton have instructed more than 1,500 technicians on the ins and outs of servicing and repairing the engine's system

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Aftermarketby StaffAugust 26, 2010

Iowa DOT Picks Location For Replacement Rest Areas

The Iowa Department of Transportation announced it will be reconstructing two rest areas along Interstate 35 in Polk County, which will replace existing rest areas north of the First Street interchange

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Driversby StaffAugust 26, 2010

Colorado Eyes Reversible Lane on I-70

The Colorado Department of Transportation has released the results of the first phase Feasibility Study, which found that a reversible lane on Interstate 70 in the mountains is geometrically feasible and if implemented in the eastbound direction, could reduce travel time by about half in this direction

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Aftermarketby StaffAugust 26, 2010

APRA Gears Up For Electrical Clinic

The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association's Electrical Division will hold its annual "Survive & Thrive Clinic" on Oct. 30, in Las Vegas, in conjunction with the International Big R Show

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Aftermarketby StaffAugust 26, 2010

CVSA Has Two Open Positions

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is currently looking to fill two open positions, one for director of driver programs and the other for director of vehicle programs

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Aftermarketby StaffAugust 26, 2010

Freight Efficiency Council Schedules Second Meeting

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency will hold its second "Driving Innovation" meeting in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Calstart Hybrid Truck Users Forum

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Driversby StaffAugust 25, 2010

Celadon Announces 2 Million Share Buyback

The board of directors of Celadon Group authorized a stock repurchase program Wednesday, under which the company is authorized to purchase up to 2 million shares in open market or negotiated transactions through August 31, 2011

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Driversby StaffAugust 25, 2010

DOT Provides Emergency Funding to Aid in Iowa Flood Damage

The U.S. Department of Transportation is making $1 million in quick release emergency funds immediately available to the Iowa Department of Transportation to begin repairs to roads and bridges damaged by continuous flooding that began on June 1

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