Work Begins on $1 Billion Bridge to Upgrade Long Beach Port Access
A pair of announcements about developments at the nation’s two largest ports holds the promise of helping southern California truckers.
January 14, 2013Washington Rumors Grow Over LaHood’s Future at DOT
A spate of pre-inaugural Cabinet announcements and a story in a Capitol Hill insider publication last week fed the Washington rumor mill’s speculation surrounding the future of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
January 14, 2013U.S. Diesel Average Dips 0.7¢ to $3.911 a Gallon
The U.S. retail diesel average declined 0.7 cent to $3.911 a gallon last week, the sixth straight decrease, the Department of Energy reported.
January 14, 2013Cummins Sets Executive Changes to Engine Business
Cummins Inc. on Friday announced the appointment of two longtime leaders of its engine unit to run key business operations within that division.
January 11, 2013ABF, Teamsters Continue Negotiations on New Contract
The Teamsters union and ABF Freight System held negotiations in Kansas City, Mo., this week, and talks will continue into next week to reach a labor agreement between the two parties, the union said.
January 11, 2013ATA Names 2013-2014 America’s Road Team
American Trucking Associations this week named 19 truck drivers to represent the industry as the 2013-2014 America’s Road Team.
January 11, 2013Chamber of Commerce President Calls for Higher Gas Tax
U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Thomas Donohue said it was time for an increase in the federal gasoline tax to help pay for infrastructure improvements, Reuters reported.
January 11, 2013Teamsters, Costco Reach Tentative Three-Year Agreement
The Teamsters union said it has reached a tentative three-year agreement with retail giant Costco.
January 11, 2013CN Opens New Calgary Intermodal Facility
Canadian National Railway Co. has opened a new intermodal terminal in Calgary, Alberta, a key transfer point from the Canadian ports of Prince Rupert and Vancouver and major U.S. and Canadian cities.
January 11, 2013PierPass Launches Campaign to Boost Efficiency at So. Calif. Ports
PierPass Inc. announced an education campaign to remind trucking companies to have proper information before dispatching drivers to the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Calif.
January 11, 2013