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Bill would toughen toll hike criteria
The American Trucking Associations on Friday, Dec. 16, thanked Rep. Michael Grimm (R-N.Y.) and Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) after the legislators introduced a bill aimed at preventing unreasonable toll increases. “We applaud Rep. Grimm and Sen. Lautenberg for introducing this vital piece of legislation,” says Bill Graves, ATA president and chief executive officer said. “Having […]
December 18, 2011
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MCSAC-MRB meeting to address obstructive sleep apnea
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced that MCSAC and MRB will hold a joint subcommittee meeting on Wednesday-Thursday, Jan. 4-5, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET both days. Both days of the meeting will be open to the public. The meeting will be held at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town, 1767 King […]
December 18, 2011
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Port of Long Beach container trade volume down 17.6% in November
Container trade volume at the Port of Long Beach dropped 17.6 percent overall in November compared to the same period a year ago. Imports were down 15.6 percent, and exports dipped 22.2 percent. Port terminals handled 459,881 20-foot equivalent container units last month compared to 558,308 TEUs in November 2010, the fifth straight month of […]
December 18, 2011
Business
Landstar mobile app enables load searches
Landstar System announced the launch of its mobile app for Smartphones to provide BCOs, agents and employees the ability to search for loads or agents and perform status updates via mobile devices. The free app is available for download at the iPhone App Store, Android Market and Windows Phone Marketplace. “As more and more of […]
December 18, 2011
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DOT says ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’
The U.S. Department of Transportation kicked off a nationwide crackdown on drunk driving coinciding with the 2011 winter holiday season. New data show drunk driving deaths declined in 2010 in many parts of the country. However, the data also show that fatalities from alcohol-impaired driving crashes continue to account for one in three deaths on […]
December 18, 2011
Business
Trucking companies deliver Wreaths Across America
Nearly 50 trucking companies hauled 80 truckloads of about 325,000 fresh wreaths to be laid on graves at more than 700 veterans’ cemeteries across the nation. The massive distribution supports Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit organization that coordinates veteran services and provides schools with teaching aides for projects. Barry Pottle, president and chief executive officer […]
December 18, 2011
Business
DAS adds RoadKing to its RoadPro family of brands
DAS, a manufacturer, importer, and distributor of automotive accessories and travel-related products, announced that it has acquired all rights to RoadKing CB Accessories from Bosch, a German-based manufacturing enterprise. Since the 1950s, RoadKing has served professional drivers and CB enthusiasts with CB microphones. “As another sign of our proactive investment in our markets, we are […]
December 18, 2011
Business
Kenworth of Pennsylvania opens new full-service facility in Dunmore
Kenworth of Pennsylvania has opened a new 30,000 square-foot full-service facility in Dunmore. Kenworth of Pennsylvania-Dunmore is located on 11 acres at 109 Keystone Industrial Park in Dunmore and offers convenient access to three major highways: I-81, a major regional north-south truck route; I-84, gateway to New England; and I-380 to New Jersey and New […]
December 18, 2011
Business
Wireless diagnostic system bridging local telematics, diagnostics
OTC, an SPX Brand, introduced its new Ez-TAP Heavy Duty Wireless Diagnostic System designed to provide a wireless solution designed to simplify preventive maintenance, heavy-duty diagnostics and advanced telematics all in the same VCI. The OTC Ez-based VCI communicates with the vehicle and transfers vehicle information to a PC for diagnostics of the vehicle’s state […]
December 18, 2011
Business
Reyco Granning names Compton president
Reyco Granning announced David Compton has been named president. Compton’s background includes more than 30 years at a Tier 1 automotive supplier with experience in engineering, operations and general management. Some of his accomplishments include the introduction and supervision of lean initiatives, expansion into international markets and the establishment of a significant independent aftermarket parts […]
December 18, 2011
Business
Trimble appoints Konezny as worldwide division manager
Trimble announced the appointment of PeopleNet founder and CEO Ron Konezny as general manager of Trimble’s worldwide Transportation and Logistics (T&L) Division. “Since establishing PeopleNet in 1994, Ron has positioned the company as a fast-growing wireless tracking and mobile communications provider in the U.S. transportation industry. His expanded leadership role will be an asset in […]
December 16, 2011
Business
The Office City deploys JumpTrack for proof-of-delivery
Jump Technologies, Inc. (JumpTech) developer of cloud-based mobile systems, announced that The Office City, one of the nation’s fastest growing independent suppliers of office products and supplies, has selected and deployed JumpTrack’s proof-of-delivery system across its entire fleet. The Office City, a long-time JumpTech customer, says it competes against big-box national office supplies dealers with […]
December 16, 2011
Business
FedEx says 2Q net income up 76%
FedEx Corp. on Thursday, Dec. 15, reported FedEx Corp. reported the following consolidated results for the second quarter of 2012 fiscal year ended Nov. 30: • Revenue of $10.59 billion, up 10 percent from $9.63 billion the previous year; • Operating income of $780 million, up 66 percent from $469 million; • Operating margin of […]
December 15, 2011
Business
FTR: Shipping environment hinges on revised hours rule
FTR Associates on Thursday, Dec. 15, announced that its Shippers Conditions Index improved in October by 1.1 points from the previous month to a current reading of -3.6. The SCI sums up all market influences that affect shippers; a reading above zero suggests a favorable shipping environment, while a reading below zero is unfavorable. FTR […]
December 15, 2011
Business
TransCore same-month freight index up 36% in November
TransCore said its North American Freight Index climbed 36 percent last month compared to November 2010, the third consecutive month with the highest same-month volume since 2005. Compared to October, spot market freight volume slipped 4.4 percent, a normal seasonal trend. Spot market freight volume has declined in November since the company established the Index […]
December 15, 2011
Business
YRC Worldwide sells Glen Moore truckload assets to Celadon
YRC Worldwide Inc. on Thursday, Dec. 15, announced it sold a significant portion of the assets of its Glen Moore truckload operating subsidiary to Celadon Trucking Services Inc., a subsidiary of Celadon Group Inc. Terms were not disclosed. “Less-than-truckload shipping is what we do best,” said James Welch, chief executive officer for YRC Worldwide. “Our […]
December 15, 2011
Business
Senate Commerce Committee advances highway safety initiatives
The American Trucking Associations on Thursday, Dec. 15, thanked the members of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee for advancing several key highway safety initiatives as part of their draft of a transportation reauthorization bill. “Thanks to Chairman Rockefeller, Ranking Member Hutchison and Sens. Lautenberg and Wicker and their staffs, the Commerce Committee put […]
December 15, 2011
Business
DOT announces TIGER grants
The Department of Transportation announced that 46 transportation projects in 33 states and Puerto Rico will receive a total of $511 million from the third round of DOT’s TIGER program. The announcement comes months ahead of schedule and will allow communities to move forward with infrastructure projects such as road and bridge improvements; transit upgrades; […]
December 15, 2011
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