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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 ...

By CCJ Staff Published September 19, 2012

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 ...

By CCJ Staff Published September 19, 2012

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, ...

By CCJ Staff Published September 18, 2012

Long Beach port year-over-year volumes up in August

The Port of Long Beach announced that cargo container volumes at climbed in August, the start of the "peak season" when shipments begin arriving for the end-of-the-year holiday shopping season. Imports were up 2.9 percent compared ...

By CCJ Staff Published September 18, 2012

International Transport Forum updates statistics

The 2012 edition of the International Transport Forum’s annual statistics update gathers data from the forum’s 54 member countries for the period 1970-2010. Data cover all modes of transport as well as road safety. Some ...

By CCJ Staff Published September 18, 2012

CCJ Symposium Early Bird Discount Extended for CCJ Readers

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ATA Safety Management Council names award recipients

The American Trucking Association’s Safety Management Council announced its 2012 award winners last week at its Safety & Human Resources National Conference & Exhibition in Kansas City, Mo. The ATA President’s Trophy recognizes the three companies ...

By CCJ Staff Published September 18, 2012

U.S. diesel price climbs for 11th consecutive week

The national average retail diesel price climbed for the 11th consecutive week, climbing 0.3 cent to $4.135 a gallon during the week ended Monday, Sept. 17, according to the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Information ...

By CCJ Staff Published September 17, 2012

PTDI benefits from harmonized regulations

The Professional Truck Driver Institute announced that it is expanding its reach in Canada and beyond as it continues to receive international requests due to the increasing Internet visibility and harmonization of regulations across borders. ...

By CCJ Staff Published September 17, 2012

Premier speakers, high-level networking highlight third annual CVOC

Thought leaders from all segments of the trucking industry gathered in Dallas Aug. 22-23 for the third annual Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference produced by Randall-Reilly Business Media & Information and the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association. ...

By CCJ Staff Published September 17, 2012

Shippers Conditions Index declines in July

FTR Associates on Friday, Sept. 14, said its Shippers Conditions Index for July fell to a reading of -4.5, starting the expected steady decline as shippers and carriers feel the impact of increased regulatory drag ...

By CCJ Staff Published September 14, 2012