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Letter to the Editor: Automated Logs
Click here to write a Letter to the Editor. our report that Xora Inc. and Nextel Communications are working together on wireless technology that would enable global positioning system-based automated logs was a source of hope for drivers who would like to someday enjoy a reasonable lifestyle, balancing work and family.
May 27, 2005
TT's Seth Clevenger and Mike Senatore unpack the trends, surprises and shake-ups that define this year's Top 100 for-hire carriers..
Air Cargo Rose 5% in 2004, Group Says
The Airports Council International-North America said Friday that air cargo traffic grew 5% last year, while passenger traffic grew by 8% compared with a year earlier.
May 27, 2005CN Reaches Labor Pact with Electrical Workers
Canadian National Railway Co. said Thursday it reached a four-year agreement with electrical workers who run its switches and communications systems.
May 26, 2005FedEx Aiding Government Anti-Terrorism Efforts, Journal Reports
FedEx Corp. has helped government officials combat terrorism by turning over some of its customers’ records to authorities, having its employees keep an eye out for suspicious activity and setting up its own state-sanctioned police force, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.
May 26, 2005Railroads Join EPA's SmartWay Emissions-Reduction Program
The major North American freight railroads joined the Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay partnership, which is aimed at reducing emissions across industry, the Association of American Railroads said Thursday.
May 26, 2005GDP Rises 3.5% in 1Q; Level is Higher Than Previous Estimate
The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 3.5% in the first quarter, faster than a previous 3.1% estimate in late April, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
May 26, 2005Initial Jobless Claims Rise 1,000, Labor Dept. Reports
The number of U.S. workers filing for initial unemployment benefits rose 10,000 in the week ended May 21, the Labor Department said Thursday.
May 26, 2005Senate Approves One-Month Highway Bill Extension
Click here to write a Letter to the Editor. ollowing the House's action late Wednesday, the Senate Thursday approved a one-month extension of the existing federal highway bill, which is scheduled to expire May 31, the Associated Press reported.
May 26, 2005Rail Freight Volume Drops for Second Week
Rail freight traffic dropped for a second straight week but intermodal volume continued to climb compared with last year, the Association of American Railroads reported.
May 26, 2005National Carriers Inc. Joins ATA
National Carriers Inc. said Thursday it joined American Trucking Associations to work more closely with its industry counterparts in advancing the interests of trucking.
May 26, 2005