NHTSA Proposes New Truck-Tire Standards
The Department of Transportation has proposed changes to heavy-duty truck tire safety standards, the first such proposal in 37 years.
October 5, 2010Closed Calif. Rest Areas in Limbo With Budget Impasse
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) and the state’s legislature have reached tentative agreement on a budget that could lead to the reopening of seven highway rest areas on Interstates 10, 15 and 40.
October 5, 2010Carlisle Sells Trail King
Carlisle Companies said Tuesday it sold its Trail King specialty trailer business, but did not identify the buyer or sale price.
October 5, 2010ISM Services Index Expands at Faster Pace
The U.S. economy’s service sector expanded at a faster pace in September, the Institute for Supply Management said Tuesday.
October 5, 2010Clean Energy to Add Natural Gas Fueling Stations at Pilot Flying J Centers
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. said Tuesday it has signed an agreement with Pilot Travel Centers to build, own and operate natural gas fueling facilities at Pilot Flying J truck travel centers nationwide.
October 5, 2010Diesel Jumps 4.9¢ to $3 a Gallon
Diesel’s national average price jumped 4.9 cents to $3 a gallon, the first time it has been at that level since May, Department of Energy said.
October 5, 2010Logistics Education — A Note from the Publisher
Logistics and supply chain management are critical needs for many businesses today and many companies are looking to schools to help workers obtain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed.
October 4, 2010UPS Buys 130 Hybrid Trucks
UPS Inc. said it has purchased 130 hybrid electric vehicles, which the package carrier will launch into service next year.
October 4, 2010Xata Turnpike Geared to Trucks With Communications Units
GRAPEVINE, Texas — An executive of Xata Corp. said the company’s plans for its phone-based tracking and logging system — Xata Turnpike — include pushing the unit into trucks that already have mobile communications hardware installed.
October 4, 2010Navistar, UAW Talks Continue Following Contract Expiration
United Auto Workers employees at Navistar International Corp. remain on the job following Friday’s expiration of a contract between the two sides, news services reported.
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