Letters to the Editor: Port Restrictions, Biodiesel, HOS
Restricting older trucks in the ports seems to be restricting trade. If these trucks are legal to use in the state of California, they should be allowed in the ports.
December 17, 2007Intermodal Traffic Dips for Week
Rail carload traffic rose but intermodal levels fell for the week ended Saturday compared with the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads said Thursday.
December 14, 2007OOIDA, ATA Ask DOT to Reject Pa. I-80 Tolling
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation asking the agency to deny the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s request to toll Interstate 80.
December 13, 2007Producer Prices Jump 3.2% in November
Prices paid to U.S. producers jumped 3.2% in November — the fastest pace in 34 years, the Labor Department said Thursday.
December 13, 2007DOT Freight Index Slips
The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index for October slipped 0.3% from the same month last year, though it rose from September’s level.
December 13, 2007ATA, Con-way Set Holiday Safety Message
American Trucking Associations and Con-way Freight have teamed up to launch a national public service announcement safe-driving campaign for the holiday season.
December 12, 2007Officials Cite Training, Technology, Design to Reduce Tank Truck Rollovers Crashes
BALTIMORE — Trucking and government officials emphasized the importance of training in preventing rollover crashes, but they also said the use of technology and changes to trailer design were cost-effective ways to reduce crashes.
December 12, 2007Old Dominion Buys Denver Carrier
Old Dominion Freight Line said it would purchase some assets of Bullocks Express Transportation, a Denver-based trucking company.
December 12, 2007Covenant to Take Modest Loss or Break Even in 4Q
Truckload carrier Covenant Transportation Group said Wednesday it expects to report break-even to a net loss of 10 cents per share for the fourth quarter.
December 12, 2007FedEx Ground Plans $87 Million Ohio Hub
FedEx Corp. said Tuesday it will be build an $87 million facility in Ohio for its FedEx Ground unit, as part of plans to double its North American ground shipping capacity.
December 11, 2007