Consumer Price Index Declines for First Time in Six Months
The consumer price index declined 0.1% in October, the first decline in six months, the Labor Department said Nov. 20.
November 20, 2013Volvo’s Oct. North American Deliveries Jump 47%
Volvo AB’s North American truck deliveries jumped 47% in October over the previous year, the company said Nov. 20.
November 20, 2013Nat-Gas Vehicle Industry Sets Sights on Long-Haul Trucking
ATLANTA – Natural-gas vehicle leaders meeting here Nov. 19 said that after making strides in fueling the “return-to-base” trucking market, they would next need to turn their attention to the over-the-road heavy-duty trucking segment.
November 19, 2013Congress Passes Bill to Set Drug Distribution Standards
A bill that establishes new national standards for the distribution of prescription drugs and pharmaceuticals has been approved by Congress and is expected to be signed into law by President Obama.
November 19, 2013Group Seeks to Stop New Tolling on Interstates
The Alliance for Toll Free Interstates is recruiting members to join truck-stop operators, truckers and other highway users to fight attempts by states or Congress to toll existing interstate highways.
November 19, 2013Daimler Sees Increasing Telematics Use in 2014
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — The head of Daimler Trucks North America’s aftermarket business outlined a busy 2014 for the division, especially for the use of telematics to reduce downtime for fleets.
November 19, 2013Tonnage Surges 8% in October
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted tonnage index rose 8% in October, the largest year-over-year rise since December 2011.
November 19, 2013Minn. Announces $300 Mln. in Freight Infrastructure Projects
Minnesota has announced that 10 highway projects will be funded under the $300 million Corridors of Commerce program created this year to help improve freight mobility across the state.
November 19, 2013UPS to Expand Memphis Airport Facility
UPS Inc. plans to spend $80 million to expand its facility near Memphis International Airport, according to the development board of Memphis, Tenn.
November 19, 2013IANA Announces Chassis Violation Management System
HOUSTON — The Intermodal Association of North America unveiled an electronic method for faster reporting of intermodal chassis roadside inspection information reports, which identify repairs that equipment providers should make to maintain a safe equipment fleet.
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