2005 December
Dec. 29, 2005
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Census Bureau: Truck revenues hit $186 billion in 2004
Truck transportation, courier and messengers, and warehousing and storage revenues reached $266 billion in 2004, up from $246 billion the year before, the U.S. Census Bureau reported Thursday, Dec. 29. Truck transportation alone reached $186 billion in 2004, up 10.4 percent. Courier and messenger revenues ...
West Virginia turnpike truck tolls to jump 65 percent
Beginning Jan. 1, West Virginia Turnpike tolls for trucks will increase 65 percent, from $4.25 for a five-axle truck to $7 at each of the three mainline toll plazas. Passenger car rates will climb 60 percent, from $1.25 to $2.
The hikes are to fund modernization ...
Florida now offers 511 service
Florida motorists now can call 511 for current information on traffic, road construction, lane closures, severe weather and travel time on interstates and major highways. That information, plus alternate travel routes, also is available at www.FL511.com. A $10 million Federal Highway Administration grant helped fund ...
Shippers expect higher fuel surcharges in 2006
Shippers are more likely to pay a higher fuel surcharge than a base rate increase in 2006, according to a third-quarter shipper survey.
Moreover, the fuel surcharges being paid to truckload carriers vary little with the size of the carrier, according to The Supply Chain Indicator, ...
Forecasters see a happy new year for trucking
Strong demand and good prices for trucking services are expected to continue in 2006, according to Fitch Ratings. The global rating agency, based in New York and London, said the economy has been slowed somewhat by higher energy costs, but truck transport should remain relatively ...
Pennsylvania Turnpike ending tolls for drivers entering Ohio
On Monday, Jan. 2, the westernmost Pennsylvania Turnpike toll plaza will convert to one-way tolling. Drivers will pay a toll when entering the commonwealth from Ohio, but not when leaving it.
Eastbound five-axle trucks now will pay $12 entering the turnpike: $3 for the first two ...
These blades can help you see clearly now
The ClearPlus beam blade's jointless frame has a lower profile than traditional blades, greatly reducing wind lift and practically eliminating all noise, vibration and chatter, according to the company.
The blade has a pre-installed universal adapter for almost all trucks and is available in 16- ...
Diesel-grade electric fan cleans while cooling
Engineered Machined Products has designed a diesel-grade electric fan that uses a brushless motor capable of running on 12, 24, 340 or 600-plus volts DC. The reversible fan can blow dirt and debris off the radiator to prevent clogging while also cooling the main engine, ...
Dual remote filtration system can replace standard oil filter
The Amsoil Dual Remote Filtration System is designed to replace a standard full-flow oil filter with a combination full-flow/bypass system that uses a remote mounting assembly. The system saves an average of 1 mile per gallon and particularly helps older trucks, the company says.
Remote placement ...
CSA'S Data Trail
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CSA’s crash flaw: Enforcement, accident rates do not mesh
FMCSA’s massive safety program shows gaps in correlation between enforcement and accident rates by carrier size.
Crackdown: FMCSA’s putting extra muscle into shutting down truck fleets
Risk & Reward, Part 2: CSA data shows independents at risk
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