Americans Kept Spending in June to End Stronger Second Quarter
American households kept spending in June, capping a stronger quarterly performance for the biggest part of the economy.
August 3, 2015Hacked Jeep Exposes Weak Underbelly of High-Tech Vehicles
The Jeep Cherokee brought to a halt by hackers exposed wireless networks as the weakest link in high-tech vehicles, underscoring the need to find fast over-the-air fixes to block malicious intrusions.
August 3, 2015Letter: Technology Overload
There is so much written about the benefits of onboard technology, such as the Opinion piece “Maximizing Benefits of Onboard Technology”, that the articles sound like sales pitches for onboard technology manufacturers.
August 3, 2015Opinion: California’s Zero-Emissions Plan on the Horizon
This year, the freight movement sector will be facing the development of new emissions rules affecting trucking, warehousing and distribution centers in California.
August 3, 2015Editorial: Good News, Bad News
Following the congressional and presidential wrangling over a multiyear surface transportation plan is enough to make your head explode, so try not to dwell on that alone.
August 3, 2015June Trailer Orders Jump
New trailer orders surged to nearly 27,900 units in June, defying normal seasonal patterns as fleets booked early commitments for 2016 production, ACT Research said.
August 3, 2015Congress Passes 3-Month Patch to Continue Highway Funding
The Senate on July 30 approved both a House-passed, three-month extension of funding authority for highway programs and a six-year highway policy designed to reform several trucking regulations.
August 3, 2015Growth in International Business Aids UPS’ Profits in 2nd Quarter
UPS Inc. second-quarter net income rose to $1.23 billion, or $1.35 per share, helped by stronger results in the international sector, the parcel carrier said last week.
August 3, 2015TT Archives: Hoffa Appeals Conviction
A comment by Teamsters President James Hoffa that “there would be a new general president” if he is sent to prison for jury tampering is page one news for Transport Topics in 1965.
August 3, 2015Most LTL Profits Rise in 2Q, Lifted by Higher Freight Rates
Second-quarter earnings in the less-than-truckload sector mostly trended upward, fleets said last week, although profitability at the third-largest LTL carrier, Con-way Freight, declined by 16%.
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