Pilot HOS Rules Tightened; Cargo Exempted
As it has with trucking rules, the federal government has tightened hours-of-service rules for airline pilots, while exempting air cargo pilots.
December 28, 2011Muzi to Head Concert Group Logistics
XPO Logistics said it has appointed Dominick Muzi to be president of Concert Group Logistics, the Buchanan. Mich., company’s freight forwarding subsidiary.
December 28, 2011Diesel Falls 3.7¢ to $3.791 a Gallon; Gasoline Gains 2.9¢ to $3.258
Diesel fell another 3.7 cents to $3.791 a gallon, its fifth straight decline, while gasoline rose for the first time in six weeks, the Department of Energy said.
December 28, 2011Nightingale Moves to ModusLink Global Solutions, from Con-way
Trucking executive Thomas Nightingale is now president of sales and marketing for ModusLink Global Solutions, a publicly traded logistics and marketing firm specializing in the consumer goods and technology industries.
December 28, 2011Oil Climbs Over $101 a Barrel
Oil rose to more than $101 a barrel Tuesday mornning after taking its biggest gain in two months last week, Bloomberg reported.
December 27, 2011Daimler Sees Continued Growth in Global, North American Truck Markets
Daimler AG said Tuesday it sees continued truck market growth in the next two years, buoyed by a stronger North American market.
December 27, 2011iTECH: Insurers Are Not Swayed by Safety Devices
An ever-increasing number of fleets today are investing significant capital to outfit their trucks with the latest safety technology to reduce accidents that harm people and disrupt freight operations.
December 27, 2011New Home Sales Rise to Seven-Month High
New home sales rose 1.6% in November to a seven-month high, the Commerce Department reported.
December 27, 2011Personal Spending Rises 0.1%
Consumer personal spending rose 0.1% in November for a second straight month, the Commerce Department said.
December 27, 2011Durable Goods Orders Rise by Most in Four Months
Durable goods orders rose by the most in four months in November, Commerce Department reported.
December 27, 2011