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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, Government, Safety, Logistics

Menlo Expands Relationship With Dana, Adds Curves

Dana Holding Corp. and Menlo Worldwide Logistics said they have expanded their relationship, with the parts manufacturer asking the third-party logistics provider to handle transportation management for its Mexican operations.

May 11, 2009
Letters to the Editor, Business, Safety, Government, Logistics

Letters: Safe Driving, Mileage Tax, Sleep Apnea

I agree wholeheartedly with op-ed writer Ryan McDonald’s opinion on the value of tail-ride checks, when they are performed by safety professionals. These on-the-road driver observations are an integral part of my company’s services to the Canadian transportation industry.

May 11, 2009
Business, Government, Safety

Bill Would Offer Federal Grants to Create Truck Parking Spaces

A new legislative proposal would provide $20 million in each of the next six years for a pilot program designed to generate more truck parking spaces across the country.

May 11, 2009
Government, Business, Safety

Chrysler’s Suppliers Stung by Auto Firm’s Bankruptcy

Chrysler’s filing for Chapter 11 protection is spilling over into the trucking industry as suppliers adjust to a bankruptcy process that has shut down the company’s auto production for at least 30 days.

May 11, 2009
Business, Government, Safety

Senate to Consider Stiffer Rail Competition Rules

Freight railroads are facing their stiffest legislative challenge in three decades, as a bill that would make the first changes to the industry’s competitive environment since 1980 is slated for a Senate vote in a matter of weeks.

May 11, 2009
Business, Safety, Government

Study Finds Green Benefits from Using Larger Trucks

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Larger, heavier trucks would not be just an economic boost, but also a means of cutting annual petroleum usage by billions of gallons and sharply reducing greenhouse gases, a university researcher told a gathering of shippers here.

May 11, 2009
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Proposal Would Boost Biofuels, Set Emission-Reduction Targets

The Obama administration last week issued a renewable fuel standard proposal aimed at growing the supply of biofuels and for the first time requiring them to meet emission-reduction targets.

May 11, 2009
Business, Safety

Intermodal, Rail Traffic Fall for Week, Month

Intermodal rail traffic fell 16.8% for the week ended Saturday, compared with the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads said.

May 8, 2009
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Pacer Takes $177 Million First-Quarter Loss

Transportation and third-party logistics firm Pacer International reported a first-quarter loss of $177.4 million, or $5.11 per share, compared with a profit of $13.4 million, or 38 cents, a year earlier.

May 7, 2009
Government, Business, Safety

First-Quarter Productivity Improves

First-quarter U.S. worker productivity improved at an 0.8% annual rate in the first quarter, the Labor Department said Thursday.

May 7, 2009