Intermodal Traffic Grows for Week
U.S. intermodal rail traffic rose 2.9% last week compared with the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads said.
January 29, 2010NAFTA Surface Trade Decline Slows
The decline in surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico slowed in November from a year ago compared with October figures, the Department of Transportation said Thursday.
January 28, 2010Bose Enters Trucking Sector With High-Tech Seat
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Audio products maker Bose Corp. has jumped into the trucking sector, unveiling a high-tech seat for over-the-road drivers to combat road vibration.
January 27, 2010Knight’s 4Q Income Declines
Truckload carrier Knight Transportation’s fourth-quarter profit fell 18.6% to $13.1 million, or 16 cents a share, compared with $16.1 million, or 19 cents, a year ago.
January 27, 2010Landstar’s 4Q Income Declines
Truckload carrier Landstar System said late Wednesday its fourth-quarter net income fell to $18.6 million, or 37 cents a share, from $24.6 million, or 47 cents, a year ago.
January 27, 2010DOT Sets Texting Ban on Commercial Truck, Bus Drivers
WASHINGTON — The Department of Transportation said Tuesday it was banning texting-while-driving by commercial truck and bus drivers.
January 26, 2010Iteris’ Income Decreases in Fiscal 3Q
Iteris Inc., which makes lane-departure warning systems for the trucking industry, said Thursday its fiscal third-quarter profit decreased from a year ago.
January 26, 2010Fleet Execs, Drivers Urge More Flexibility in HOS Rules
DALLAS — Trucking industry officials said that while they needed more flexibility to take rest breaks, the current hours-of-service rules were working.
January 26, 2010CARB May Delay Some Diesel-Emissions Regs
California environmental regulators are considering several options to delay some requirements of the state’s diesel emissions regulation to provide “short-term relief” for truckers feeling the effects of the recession.
January 26, 2010Roads Reopen After Midwest Blizzard
Some roads in the upper Midwest reopened Tuesday after a blizzard caused officials to close highways due to crashes and low visibility.
January 26, 2010