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Agency proposes targeting chronic offenders
A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposal would allow suspension or revocation of carriers’ authority that demonstrate “egregious disregard” for safety compliance.
The agency will accept comment through Jan. 14 on Patterns of Safety Violations by ...
Vigillo offering free CSA webinar
Trucking data company Vigillo will be holding three free webinars that each will discuss impending changes set to take place to the Federal Motor Carrier's Compliance, Safety, Accountability program and its Safety Measurement System in ...
Shippers index unchanged in September
The FTR Associates' Shippers Conditions Index tightened every so slightly in September from August, moving to -6.9 from -6.8, the Nashville, Ind., transportation forecasting firm announced Nov. 19.
This settling point "indicates the current statues of ...
10.4 million trucks entered U.S. in 2011
Riding the highest level of trade ($461 billion) between the U.S. and Mexico since 2006, 10.4 million trucks entered the U.S. in 2011 either from Mexico or Canada, carrying goods valued at more than $1.06 ...
Bendix cites 92 percent waste diversion
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems says it has achieved a 92 percent waste diversion rate through its ongoing company-wide emphasis on recycling and remanufacturing. With America Recycles Day serving as a reminder of the importance of ...
Compliance, Safety, Accountability – Where do we go from here?
This panel, held at the Great West Fleet Executive Conference in Las Vegas, May 29-30, will cover the current state of CSA and possible future improvements. Panelists includes: Collin Mooney, Deputy executive director, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, Bryan Price, senior transportation specialist, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Scott Mugno, VP safety, FedEx.
Registration is $245 and includes all sessions, meals and networking opportunities.
Mejaly leaving Meritor after 27 years
Joe Mejaly, vice president and president of Meritor's aftermarket and trailer segment, is leaving the component manufacturer after 27 years, Meritor announced Monday. Perdo Ferro is replacing him, the company says, and will manage "all ...
U.S. Xpress expanding presence in Mexico
U.S. Xpress has announced it is purchasing 90 percent interest in Xpress Internacional in an attempt to "expand its presence and range of U.S./Mexican cross-border services," says the Chattanooga, Tenn.-based carrier.
The company has also formed ...
Bendix offers safety insights at CTI Conference
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC will join other commercial vehicle industry leaders in sharing insight at the 9th International CTI (Car Training Institute) Conference, which will focus on commercial vehicles. Richard Beyer, vice president, engineering ...
Navistar ranked as a Top 100 Eco-Friendly company
For the second year in a row, Navistar has been ranked in the top 100 in Newsweek’s Green Rankings report on the most eco-friendly U.S. companies. The report also rated Navistar as one of the ...
Trade deficit narrows in September
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. trade deficit shrunk in September, dropping 5.1 percent to $41.5 billion, showing an overall increae in sales to international buyers. That number represents the lowest since ...
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