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EnRoute - May 28, 2014
- By: Shannon Davison
- On: 05/28/2014 15:32:24
- In: EnRoute
Top Stories
J.J. Keller & Associates has reached an agreement with Verizon Networkfleet to develop the trucking industry's first integrated, GPS fleet management solution, to provide complete performance and compliance management. FULL STORY
The Detroit division of Daimler Trucks North America is rolling out a new integrated powertrain package which will link together a proprietary engine, automated transmission and axles which is expected to be available in January 2015. FULL STORY
PeopleNet has made available a new analysis of the issues fleets should consider in complying with the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate and the new law for tracking hours of service (HOS). FULL STORY
Briefly
M&K Quality Truck Sales is now operating under a new name and will be known as M&K Truck Centers. The company has also unveiled a new identity and will soon be showing a full redesigned website, www.mktruckcenters.com. The company ownership and staff have not changed. . .Donlen has announced an alignment with Jim Pattison Lease, a Canadian fleet management company. Under the agreement, the co-branded Donlen/Jim Pattison Lease maintenance product will provide Canadian customers with fleet management services from coast-to-coast and offer an established vendor network of service and repair facilities. . .Penske Truck Rental has extended its #OneWay4PVA fundraising effort to benefit Paralyzed Veterans of America's Mission: ABLE campaign for a second year. . .MHC Kenworth is opening a new dealership in Conyers, GA, it will be the company's seventh location in Georgia. . .The Volvo Group will build a 1-million-square-foot central parts distribution center in Byhalia, MS, to support its Mack, Volvo and UD truck brands, as well as the Volvo Construction Equipment brand and Volvo Penta marine business.
People
Stan Mikalonis is the new vice president of National Accounts for Mack Trucks. He is succeeding Mike Reardon, who will serve as vice president for the Western Region. Reardon is replacing John Thomas, who is retiring from this position. . .Tallman Truck Centre has hired Chris Hutter as vice president of sales for its Mississauga location. . .PHH Arval has named Gary Anderson senior vice president and chief business development officer for North America. The company has also named Michele Cunningham as senior vice president of strategic development and Bob Sandler as senior vice president of customer experience and enterprise consulting.
Taking $tock
A look at truck transportation-industry Fortune 500 public companies:| Company | Symbol (Click for Chart) | 5/28 Close | Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allison Transmission Holdings | ALSN | $30.75 | $0.23 | -0.74% |
| Avis Budget Group Inc. | CAR | $56.96 | $0.23 | -0.40% |
| Cummins Inc. | CMI | $152.23 | $0.15 | +0.10% |
| Dana Holding Corp. | DAN | $22.21 | $0.01 | -0.05% |
| Eaton Corp. | ETN | $73.98 | $0.28 | -0.38% |
| General Electric | GE | $26.66 | $0.09 | +0.34% |
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber | GT | $26.16 | $0.14 | -0.53% |
| Navistar International Corp. | NAV | $34.67 | $0.33 | -0.94% |
| PACCAR Inc. | PCAR | $63.86 | $0.16 | -0.25% |
| Ryder | R | $85.50 | $1.51 | +1.80% |
SOURCE: Yahoo! Finance
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