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UPS top U.S. firm on Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index

UPS announced that for the second consecutive year, the company has received the highest score in the 2012 Carbon Disclosure Project's "Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index" of S&P companies, receiving a 99 out of 100. UPS is ...

Mahle Clevite Champion Technician Contest returns

Mahle Clevite Inc. announced the second annual Mahle Clevite Champion Technician Contest designed to honor the skills and experience of engine technicians and specialists nationwide. Through a short essay submission, a winner will be determined ...

Trucking’s operational costs continue to rise

The American Transportation Research Institute has released the findings of its 2012 update to “An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking.” The research identifies trucking costs from 2008 to 2011 derived directly from fleet ...

Mississippi getting $1M from DOT for emergency Isaac repairs

The U.S. Department of Transportation has made $1 million in emergency relief funds available immediately to the Mississippi Department of Transportation to help repair roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Isaac. “Emergency relief funds will ...

TMC releases tire, wheel guides

The American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council has released eight tire and wheel guides developed to provide recommended practices and maintenance tips for all heavy-duty tire and wheel service. The guides, which can be found ...

Vegas Fleet Conference -Early Bird Rate Extended

The Great West Fleet Executive Conference  early bird carrier registration rate of $245 has been extended.   This conference will focus on providing fleets with the critical information they need to successfully navigate the challenges and opportunities of doing business West. Topics include CSA, infrastructure funding,  how carriers and owner-operators can meet equipment and classification requirements, an economic outlook on trucking and more.   Registration includes all sessions, meals, and networking opportunities. Space is limited so register today!

NTTC developing tank truck driver recognition program

The National Tank Truck Carriers announced that its Safety Committee will develop a new tank truck driver recognition program for board consideration at its next membership meeting. The program will present the Professional Tank Truck ...

Estes teams with Virginia DMV for ‘Troops to Trucks’

Estes Express Lines announced that it has teamed with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles to support the state’s new “Troops to Trucks” program that helps make it easier for qualified service members to get ...

U.S. Xpress launches ‘Ask the Experts’ online feature

U.S. Xpress Enterprises has expanded its corporate Website to include a new industry education section called “Ask the Experts,” which will serve as an industry education forum and resource for shippers and drivers, answering commonly-asked ...

Daimler Trucks debuts trailer aerodynamics at IAA

Bridging the disconnect between trailer manufacturers and OEMs when it comes to combination aerodynamics, Daimler on Tuesday, Sept. 18, launched its "Aerodynamics Truck & Trailer" initiative consisting of two components: the new Mercedes-Benz Aerodynamics trailer, ...

FedEx Freight operating income up 114%

FedEx Corp. on Tuesday, Sept. 18, reported revenue of $10.79 billion for the first quarter ended Aug. 31, up 3 percent from $10.52 billion the previous year. Operating income was $742 million, up 1 percent, ...

CSA'S Data Trail

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Risk & Reward, Part 1: How CSA’s data shows discrimination toward small carriers

CCJ takes an in-depth look at data from CSA in its first two years — Here's what it says.

CSA’s crash flaw: Enforcement, accident rates do not mesh

Risk & Reward, Part 3: Industry, FMCSA at odds over CSA

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