Diesel Declines Again; Off 10¢ Since November
Last week saw the third consecutive fall in the average price of diesel, leaving fuel 10 cents cheaper than it was at the end of November. But that may not translate into much relief for trucking companies that turn fuel savings back to shippers in the form of lower surcharges.
NTSB Chairman Hall to Step Down
Jim Hall has resigned as chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, effective Jan. 18. NTSB is an independent federal agency that investigates causes of transportation accidents and makes recommendations for corrective actions.
PNV Files for Reorganization
Overdue loans and a lack of new financing have the company that once hoped to be the communications service of choice for over-the-road truck drivers looking for a buyer.
Swift-M.S. Merger to Have Little Impact on Transplace
The merger of Swift Transportation and M.S. Carriers has triggered a power shift in Transplace.com, but the overall effect on the online logistics firm will be negligible, according to company officials and analysts.
Congress Leaves Truck Issues For Next Session to Decide
The 106th Congress gave the trucking industry a reprieve by putting the hours-of-service rules on hold in September, but federal lawmakers were unable to reach a similar consensus on ergonomic regulations as their post-election session drew to a close.
DOT Intends to Cut Hazmat Haulers’ Fees
A surplus in the fund for hazardous materials emergency preparedness may mean that the Department of Transportation will slash hazmat haulers registration fees, at least for a while.
Logistics.com Gets New CEO
Yossi Sheffi will step down as chief executive officer of Logistics.com and hand the reins over to John Lanigan, a former Schneider National executive.
@Track Requests Hearing To Avoid Nasdaq Delisting
In an effort to prevent Nasdaq from following through with plans to delist @Track Communications from the SmallCap Market, the company has requested a hearing with Nasdaq’s Listing Qualifications Panel.
Congress Leaves Truck Issues For Next Session
The 106th Congress gave the trucking industry a reprieve by putting the hours-of-service rules on hold in September, but federal lawmakers were unable to reach a similar consensus on ergonomic regulations as their post-election session drew to a close.
DOT Intends to Cut Hazmat Haulers’ Fees
A surplus in the fund for hazardous materials emergency preparedness may mean that the Department of Transportation will slash hazmat haulers registration fees, at least for a while.