ATRI Cites Greenhouse Gas Calculation Concerns
The American Transportation Research Institute released results of its study on greenhouse gas reporting tools and emissions models.
June 18, 2010Two 3PLs Hire Chief Financial Officers
Two third-party logistics firms announced that they have hired new chief financial officers.
June 18, 2010Opinion: Driver Retention Is Not That Easy
Treat drivers with respect” is advice many self-proclaimed retention experts offer as the sole solution to high driver turnover. That’s like advising carriers not to lower their rates during a recession: It’s just not that easy.
June 18, 2010OOIDA Plans EOBR Rule Challenge
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association filed notice that it will challenge a new federal rule requiring fleets with poor hours-of-service records to use electronic onboard recorders to monitor drivers.
June 18, 2010Intermodal Traffic Rises for Week
Intermodal rail traffic continued its upward trend last week, the Association of American Railroads said Thursday.
June 17, 2010Oil Slips from One-Month High But Remains Over $77 a Barrel
Oil slipped early Thursday from a one-month high but remained over $77 a barrel, Bloomberg reported.
June 17, 2010Philadelphia Factory Index Declines
Manufacturing levels in the Philadelphia region declined in June but showed expansion, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.
June 17, 2010Leading Economic Indicators Show Improvement
An index of leading economic indicators rose 0.4% in May, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.
June 17, 2010Consumer Price Index Falls in April
The consumer price index decreased for the second consecutive month, declining 0.2% in May, the Labor Department said Thursday.
June 17, 2010Initial Jobless Claims Rise for Week
Initial jobless claims rose 12,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.
June 17, 2010