2010 September

Tonnage index drops sharply in August

The American Trucking Associations’ advance seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index in August plunged 2.7 percent from the July level. The drop was the largest month-to-month decrease since March 2009. The SA index dropped from 110 in July to 106.9 in August. Compared ...

By CCJ Staff Published September 28, 2010

NTSB calls for new commercial vehicle safety technology requirements

The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday, Sept. 28, determined that driver fatigue stemming from sleep loss, circadian disruption and sleep apnea were at fault in its investigation of a highly publicized multi-vehicle accident in June 2009 involving a tractor-trailer that killed 10 people near ...

By Jeff Crissey Published September 28, 2010

Adjustments to L.A. port concession schedule OK’d

The Los Angeles Harbor Commission on Monday, Sept. 27, approved an adjusted implementation schedule for provisions of the Port of Los Angeles Clean Truck Program Concession Agreement that previously were enjoined by the federal court. The commission approved an adjustment of the dates for Licensed ...

By CCJ Staff Published September 28, 2010

LaHood responds to distracted driving study

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Tuesday, Sept. 28, responded to a report released by the Highway Loss Data Institute that questioned the effectiveness of anti-texting while driving laws with respect to improving traffic safety. LaHood says the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and its ...

By CCJ Staff Published September 28, 2010

YRC Worldwide’s Zollars to retire following recovery plan’s completion

YRC Worldwide Inc. announced Tuesday, Sept. 28, that William Zollars, chairman, president and chief executive officer, has informed the company's board of directors of his decision to retire from the company upon the completion of YRC Worldwide's financial recovery plan. Zollars and the board have ...

By CCJ Staff Published September 28, 2010

DOT taking next step in development of national rail plan

A long-term commitment is needed to help freight and passenger rail accommodate future U.S. economic and population growth. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Tuesday, Sept. 28, announced these findings of a new report – “Moving Forward: A Progress Report” – that updates the U.S. ...

By CCJ Staff Published September 28, 2010

NHTSA seeks more stringent tests for heavy load range tires

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Wednesday, Sept. 29, issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to adopt more stringent endurance test requirements and a new high speed test for several heavy load range tires for vehicles with gross vehicle weight rating of more than ...

By CCJ Staff Published September 28, 2010

PHMSA seeks labeling exception, definition of ‘person’

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration on Wednesday, Sept. 29, issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to make miscellaneous amendments to the hazardous materials regulations to update and clarify certain regulatory requirements. Among other provisions, PHMSA is proposing to add a labeling exception for ...

By CCJ Staff Published September 28, 2010

Pilot Flying J to replace Scan & Go with Transflo truckstop scanning

Pilot Flying J Travel Centers announced that Scan & Go scanning and Scan & Go Document Management Service will no longer be available at the former Flying J locations after Oct. 5, 2010. Transflo Express truck stop scanning from Pegasus TransTech is offered at Pilot ...

By CCJ Staff Published September 28, 2010

Mentor Ranger certified on Rogers data network

Mentor Engineering announced the certification of Mentor Ranger, a rugged in-vehicle mobile computer, on the Rogers data network. Ranger is utilizing integrated 3G technology, taking advantage of the newest generation of HSPA wireless communications provided by Rogers, the largest wireless communications carrier in Canada. "Mentor's new and ...

By CCJ Staff Published September 28, 2010