Safety

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Transportation businesses face a host of dynamic risk issues that can significantly impact their financial and operational health. The news in this category focuses on the latest safety and security initiatives, resources and regulations and addresses topics that include fleet safety, claims administration, driver hiring and retention, risk management and compliance.

Business, Safety, Government

P.A.M. Turns First-Quarter Profit

Truckload carrier P.A.M. Transportation Services on Wednesday reported a first-quarter profit for the first time in five years.

April 25, 2012
Government, Business, Safety

Vitran’s 1Q Loss Widens

Vitran Corp. late Tuesday reported a larger first-quarter loss than a year ago despite a 12.1% gain in revenue.

April 25, 2012
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Ryder’s First-Quarter Income Rises

Ryder System on Tuesday said its first-quarter profit rose from a year ago on higher freight volumes, stronger used vehicle sales and improved rental and leasing revenue.

April 24, 2012
Business, Safety, Technology, Government, Equipment

Roadrunner Purchases Flatbed Carrier

Roadrunner Transportation Systems said it has purchased D&E Transport, an asset-light flatbed carrier, for $11.2 million.

April 20, 2012
Business, Safety, Government

Swift Posts Higher First-Quarter Profit

Swift Transportation on Thursday said its first-quarter profit rose from a year ago on higher revenue.

April 19, 2012
Business, Safety, Government

FedEx in Talks to Buy French Shipping Firm

FedEx Corp. said Tuesday that it is in discussions to potentially acquire Tatex, a French express transportation company.

April 17, 2012
Business, Government, Safety, Technology, Autonomous

U.S. Safety Agencies Appear Stalled Again in 18-Year Drive for Rail-Crossing Rule

For 18 years, regulators have been wrestling with a congressional mandate to issue a rule prohibiting trucks from proceeding into railroad crossings unless there is adequate space on the other side to avoid getting trapped on the tracks.

April 16, 2012
Business, Safety, Government, Logistics

Entrec Acquires Singer Companies

Canadian carrier Entrec Transportation Services on Monday said it has purchased the Singer Specialized Group of Companies for C$15.3 million in stock and cash, minus the value of long-term debt.

April 9, 2012
Letters to the Editor, Safety

Letters: FMCSA Responds, Truck Speed Limits

Regarding the March 26 editorial, “FMCSA’s Safety Blunder”: At the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, our top priority is making our roads safer by reducing crashes, injuries and fatalities involving commercial trucks and buses.

April 9, 2012
Business, Safety, Government

Strutz Named President of Quality Carriers

Quality Distribution has appointed Randall Strutz president of its subsidiary Quality Carriers Inc., the primary operating unit in the company’s chemical transportation business.

April 5, 2012