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For the commercial transportation business, moving things from point A to point B is job one. This coverage explores all of those movements at a global level and focuses on everything from global trade, ocean shipping, and port activity to intermodal business, rail operations and the greater supply chain.
 

Business, Logistics

Kelly Named Acting NHTSA Chief

The White House named David Kelly to serve as acting administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

September 3, 2008
Fuel, Business, Logistics, Government

Diesel Slips 2.4¢ to $4.121

Despite Hurricane Gustav blowing through the Gulf of Mexico over the weekend, diesel fuel’s national average price fell 2.4 cents to $4.121 a gallon in a seventh straight decline, the Energy Department said Tuesday.

September 3, 2008
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

CDL, Medical Rules Sent to White House

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has sent a final rule linking the driver certification to the commercial license, and a proposed rule creating a national registry of doctors qualified to certify drivers to the White House Office of Management and Budget.

September 3, 2008
Business, Safety, Government, Logistics

Dennis Shirar Is Named 2008 NTDC Grand Champion

HOUSTON — Dennis Shirar, a 51-year-old driver for Heritage Transport, Indianapolis, earned the title of Grand Champion at the 2008 National Truck Driving Championships.

September 1, 2008
Business, Logistics, Government

Wabash Sets Trailer Price Increases Due to Soaring Materials Costs

Citing soaring raw materials costs, trailer maker Wabash National Corp. said it would raise prices an average of 5%, effective for new orders booked on or after Oct. 1.

August 29, 2008
Business, Logistics, Government

Chicago Manufacturing Index Improves

Manufacturing activity in the Chicago region improved in August, the National Association of Purchasing Management said Friday.

August 29, 2008
Fuel, Business, Logistics, Government

Diesel Falls 6.2¢ to $4.145 a Gallon

The average national price of retail diesel fuel continued its downward trend, falling 6.2 cents to $4.145 a gallon, the Department of Energy said Monday.

August 26, 2008
Business, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

Truck Driver Appreciation Week Is Under Way

The annual National Truck Driver Association Week began Sunday and will run through Saturday, American Trucking Associations said.

August 25, 2008
Business, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

Heritage Transport’s Dennis Shirar Is Truck Driving Grand Champion

Dennis Shirar, a driver with Indianapolis-based Heritage Transport who has driven 3 million accident-free miles, was named the 2008 National Truck Driving Grand Champion, American Trucking Associations said.

August 25, 2008
Business, Logistics

Existing Home Sales Rise 3.1%

Existing homes sales rose 3.1% in July, the National Association of Realtors said Monday.

August 25, 2008