Three More Mexican Fleets Pass U.S. Audits
Federal officials said they have completed safety audits for three more Mexico-based carriers wishing to operate in the United States, but participation in the cross-border program remains far below what the U.S. government has said is needed to properly gauge the safety of Mexican carriers.
May 21, 2012CVSA’s Annual Roadcheck Event Set for June 5-7
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance said that roughly 10,000 truck and bus inspectors will fan out at more than 1,500 locations across North America from June 5-7 for the annual “Roadcheck” safety event.
May 21, 2012Diesel Prices Drop Another 5.3¢ to $4.004 per Gallon
Retail diesel prices retreated another 5.3 cents to $4.004 a gallon last week, the Department of Energy reported, as crude oil prices sank to their lowest levels of the year.
May 21, 2012Volvo Trucks Planning 13-Liter LNG Engine
MIAMI — Volvo Trucks plans to introduce a new 13-liter liquefied natural gas engine for its North American over-the-road customers in 2014, the latest development in the fast-growing move to natural gas products, company officials said Friday.
May 18, 2012FMCSA Formally Withdraws EOBR Rule
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has formally withdrawn its regulation that would have mandated electronic onboard recorders for some carriers.
May 18, 2012SoCal Ports’ Cargo Up 2% in April
Total cargo volume in Southern California ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach rose 2% in April, indicating stronger international trade volume at the nation’s two largest ports.
May 18, 2012Intermodal Traffic Rises 3.1% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic rose 3% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
May 18, 2012YRC Freight Plans to Hire 200 Drivers
YRC Freight, the national less-than-truckload unit of YRC Worldwide, said it plans to immediately add 200 over-the-road drivers in 13 locations.
May 18, 2012NHTSA Proposes Stability-Control Mandate for Heavy Vehicles
Electronic stability-control systems would be required on all new heavy trucks and buses under a regulation proposed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which estimates it could prevent more than 2,300 crashes per year.
May 17, 2012Natural Gas Prices May Double by 2015, FT Reports
U.S. natural gas prices may double from recent 10-year lows by 2015 as more of the fuel is used in transportation, the Financial Times reported May 17, citing an oil company executive.
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