Truck Tonnage Drops 12.2% in March
Truck tonnage decreased 12.2% in March compared with a year ago, falling to the lowest level since March 2002, American Trucking Associations said.
April 28, 2009Judge to Block SoCal Ports’ Concession Plans
A federal judge said she will block the concession plans at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, including L.A.’s requirement that truck drivers be trucking company employees and not contractors, the Associated Press reported.
April 28, 2009Daimler Reports Loss for First Quarter
Daimler AG said Tuesday it lost $1.68 billion in the first quarter, compared with a profit of $1.73 billion a year ago, the Associated Press reported.
April 28, 2009Covenant Says It Lost $5.5 Million in First Quarter
Covenant Transportation Group said Tuesday it lost $5.5 million, or 39 cents per share, in the first quarter, compared with a loss of $7.8 million, or 56 cents, a year ago.
April 28, 2009ATA Offers Carriers Guidance on Potential Pandemic Preparations
American Trucking Associations has reminded motor carriers of the actions they should take to prepare for a possible influenza pandemic in light of the swine flu outbreak.
April 28, 2009Recession Hurting Used-Truck Exports
OXON HILL, Md. — The sale of used North American trucks to overseas markets may once again become a useful technique for maximizing revenue for sellers, industry executives said, but for now the recession has caused even that market to decline.
April 28, 2009Cargo Theft Still ‘On the Rise’
Cargo theft continues to be a problem for the freight transportation industry and could cause insurance premiums to increase, two experts said.
April 27, 2009California Adopts Low-Carbon Fuel Standard
The California Air Resources Board has adopted a low-carbon fuel regulation that targets cutting greenhouse gas emissions from the state’s transportation fuels by 10% by the year 2020.
April 27, 2009Letters: Rooftop Snow (Cont.), GVW Increase, Truck APUs
I agree with the letter writer’s arguments concerning the liability aspects of drivers on top of trailers unless proper fall safety equipment is used.
April 27, 2009Shippers Oppose Petition By Union Pacific Seeking STB Permission to Decline Hazmat
Union Pacific Corp.’s petition seeking Surface Transportation Board permission to limit the railroad’s common carrier freight-hauling responsibilities has elicited a common response from nearly all other interested parties: Absolutely not.
April 27, 2009