GAO Cites Port-Security Flaws
A Government Accountability Office report being released Tuesday shows gaps in a federal government port-security program, the Associated Press reported.
May 27, 2008Knight Boosts Dividend
Knight Transportation said Tuesday its board increased its quarterly dividend to 4 cents a share, from 3 cents.
May 27, 2008British Truckers Jam London in Diesel Protest
Hundreds of trucks blocked traffic in central London Tuesday to protest soaring diesel prices there, the Associated Press reported.
May 27, 2008Seat-Belt Use to Be Focus of CVSA’s Roadcheck Event
The use of safety belts by commercial drivers will be a major focus of the International Roadcheck 2008 event, safety officials said.
May 27, 2008Truck Pre-Buy Unlikely in ’09; Execs Confident in New Engines
NEW YORK — Executives with four of the largest U.S. trucking fleets all said they are not planning to pre-buy trucks next year.
May 27, 2008I-5 Closures to Begin Friday in Sacramento
California work crews will close parts of Interstate 5 in Sacramento starting Friday, the California Department of Transportation said on its Web site.
May 27, 2008Jevic Closes Its Doors After 27 Years in Business
Jevic Transportation, the heavyweight less-than-truckload carrier and vendor to the chemical industry whose rapid growth at an early age once impressed investors, closed its doors and filed for bankruptcy last week after 27 years in business.
May 26, 2008April Truck Tonnage Jumps 2%
April truck tonnage jumped 2% from a year ago, marking the sixth consecutive increase, American Trucking Associations said.
May 23, 2008N.J. Motor Truck Assn. Puts Up Link to Help Displaced Jevic Drivers
The New Jersey Motor Truck Association has put a large banner link on its Web site to help the approximately 1,000 truck drivers who were let go from Jevic Transportation this week find work.
May 23, 2008UAW Approves American Axle Contract
Auto parts supplier American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings said Friday it expects production to resume next week after union workers overwhelmingly approved a new contract that contains steep pay cuts and other concessions, the Associated Press reported.
May 23, 2008