Diesel fuel rose for the second straight week, gaining 2.9 cents to a national average $2.861 at the pump, the Department of Energy reported.
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Trucking Opposes Plan to Raise Hazmat Fees
A proposed federal rule that triples to $3,000 the annual registration fee for large hazardous materials motor carriers but maintains a fee of $300 for small carriers places an unfair burden on large carriers, American Trucking Associations and National Tank Truck Carriers said in written comments opposing the new rule.
March 15, 2010System Logistics Establishes New Group
System Logistics Corp. said it has established a new group within its company dedicated to complex and large scale supply chain projects.
March 12, 2010Two ATA Councils to Hold Meetings in May
The Information Technology & Logistics Council and National Accounting & Finance Council will hold their annual meetings May 3-5 in Amelia Island, Fla.
March 12, 2010Canada Delays Electronic Manifest Requirement
Canada has delayed its plan to require carriers with incoming shipments to submit manifest information electronically to the Canada Border Services Agency, the Canadian Trucking Alliance said.
March 12, 2010Senators Criticize Infrastructure Bank Proposal
Several U.S. senators have criticized the Obama administration’s plan to use $4 billion to create a new national infrastructure bank to help finance transportation projects, questioning how the bank would operate and whether rural projects would lose funding to larger urban areas.
March 9, 2010Producers Roll Out New Models as Fleets Eye Lighter, Tougher Units
The drive by trucking companies to become more efficient is reshaping the trailer manufacturing industry.
March 8, 2010Penske Completes Bright Truck Acquisition
Penske Truck Leasing Co. said that it has completed the acquisition of Bright Truck Leasing & Bright Distribution, a truck leasing, maintenance, rental and logistics company.
March 2, 2010Diesel Rises for Second Week, Climbing 2.9¢ to $2.861
Ryder Enters Asian Logistics Partnership
Ryder System said Monday it has signed a joint venture partnership with Cargo Services Far East Limited, an Asia-based logistics provider specializing in export consolidation services.
March 1, 2010Existing Home Sales Fall in January
Existing homes sales dropped 7.2% in January for the second straight month, the National Association of Realtors said Friday.
February 26, 2010