Weber Buys ‘Environmentally Friendly’ Reefer Trailers
Weber Distribution, Santa Fe Springs, Calif., said it has purchased a new fleet of 150 “environmentally friendly” refrigerated trailers.
October 5, 2007IMCC Opposes SoCal Ports’ Clean Truck Program
A group representing intermodal carriers has expressed its opposition to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach clean truck program, which the ports predict will increase drayage rates by 80%.
October 4, 2007Knight Eliminates President Position
Truckload carrier Knight Transportation said its president, Tim Kohl, is leaving the company and his position is being eliminated, Bloomberg reported.
October 4, 2007ArvinMeritor Trims Earnings Estimate
Heavy-duty component maker ArvinMeritor said fiscal fourth-quarter earnings may be less than previously forecast by as much as 40 cents a share because of a sluggish economy and charges related to suppliers, Bloomberg reported.
October 4, 2007Jobless Claims Gain for Week
Initial jobless claims rose by 16,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.
October 4, 2007NASCAR’s Rusty Wallace Plugs Seat Belt Use for Truckers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said Wednesday it unveiled a public service campaign featuring former NASCAR driver Rusty Wallace that is aimed at reminding truckers to use their seat belts.
October 3, 2007Editorial: FMCSA Joins HOS Stay Request
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has joined American Trucking Associations’ attempt to postpone implementation of a federal court ruling against key portions of the current hours-of-service regulations.
October 3, 2007Oil Hovers at $80 Following Inventory Report
Crude oil futures fell slightly following a Department of Energy report that showed an increase in inventories last week, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.
October 3, 2007Oil Dips Following Inventory Report
Crude oil futures fell slightly following a Department of Energy report that showed an increase in inventories last week, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.
October 3, 2007ISM Services Index Declines
The economy’s service sector growth slowed slightly in September from the previous month, the Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday.
October 3, 2007