FMCSA to Track Mexican Trucks
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said Thursday it would be tracking Mexican trucks participating in a cross-border trucking program with satellite technology.
September 28, 2007Melton to Make Iteris’ System Standard
Iteris Inc., which makes safety systems for trucks, said Wednesday that flatbed carrier Melton Truck Lines will make Iteris’ lane departure warning systems standard equipment on about 1,000 new trucks over the next three years.
September 26, 2007Crude Tops $83 in Latest Record
Crude oil hit a new closing record Thursday, its sixth in seven trading days, as a tropical depression formed in the Gulf of Mexico that was on track to make landfall near New Orleans, Bloomberg reported.
September 21, 2007TMW Buys IDSC; Upgrades TruckMate Program
Transportation technology provider TMW Systems said Monday it acquired Integrated Support Decision Corporation, for an undisclosed sum.
September 17, 2007Trucking’s Interest in GPS Devices Growing to Meet Needs of Shippers, Survey Finds
Global Positioning System equipment has not yet become standard for all motor carriers, but more fleets are showing interest in the technology to meet the demands of shippers, and those who use it already rate their systems highly, a recent survey showed.
September 17, 2007Schneider Unit Buys Chinese Logistics Firm
Schneider National unit Schneider Logistics (Tianjin) Co. said Monday it has purchased the operating assets of Chinese firm BaoYun Logistics.
September 10, 2007Ryder to Manage China Operations for Italian Firm
An Italian manufacturer chose Ryder System to manage its supply chain operations in China, Ryder said late Tuesday.
September 5, 2007Tweaking Specifications on Truck Engines Can Raise Fuel Economy, Study Finds
Fleets can save fuel — possibly by as much as 5% — by “overspec’ing” engines, according to PHH FirstFleet, an asset, financial and technology management company for fleets.
September 4, 2007States to Begin Collecting Fees Under New System
FMCSA has cleared the way for states to begin collecting registration fees under the new Unified Carrier Registration system, effectively bringing the curtain down on the widely disliked Single State Registration System.
September 3, 2007Ryder to Buy Canadian Leasing Firm
Ryder System said it has reached agreement to buy a privately held Canadian truck leasing company for an undisclosed sum.
August 30, 2007