Trucking Earns Positive Marks In New Poll
SAN DIEGO — A majority of Americans perceive truck drivers to be safer than other motorists, an indication the industry’s image may be more positive than previously thought, according to a recent poll.
October 13, 2014ATA Reaffirms Industry Priorities
SAN DIEGO — Leaders of American Trucking Associations meeting here said they have put themselves in the best position to successfully see long overdue highway funding and other legislation passed, while preventing what they view as an explosion of burdensome regulations.
October 13, 2014FMCSA to Propose Dropping Requirement That Drivers With Diabetes Seek Exemption
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is scheduled to publish a proposed rule in April that would drop a current requirement that insulin-treated interstate truck drivers with diabetes apply for a special exemption to be issued a medical certification card.
October 13, 2014Diesel Price Keeps Falling, Lowest Since July 2012
Diesel fuel’s national average retail price fell 2.2 cents to $3.733 a gallon, the 14th straight week without an increase and 25th drop in the past 30 weeks, the Department of Energy reported.
October 13, 2014Volvo Develops 360-Degree Scanning Tech for Trucks
Volvo Trucks has developed technology to enable trucks to do a 360 degree scan of everything that happens around it to protect cyclists and pedestrians, the OEM said.
October 10, 2014Florida Railway Paints Train Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
Florida East Coast Railway is sponsoring the Susan G. Komen North Florida 20th Race for the Cure and painted two of its trains pink to support the cause.
October 10, 2014Retailers Seek Port Labor Accord to Avoid Holiday Delays
The National Retail Federation urged workers and management of West Coast ports to reach a new labor agreement and avoid delaying holiday shipments.
October 10, 2014Import Prices Decline for Third Month
The price of imported goods dropped for the third consecutive month in September, the Labor Department reported Oct. 10.
October 10, 2014Intermodal Rail Traffic Rises 3.7% for Week
U.S. rail intermodal traffic increased 3.7% in the week ended Oct. 4 compared with the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads reported.
October 10, 2014Federal Maritime Commission Clears Ocean Carrier Alliance
The Federal Maritime Commission has cleared the planned vessel alliance of Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co., the two largest ocean carriers.
October 9, 2014