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Xtra Lease Provides Trailers as Part of Schneider, GM Deal

Schneider Logistics has begun receiving 1,200 new trailers from Xtra Lease in an effort to cut costs in its deal with General Motors to service GM’s parts operation. Schneider provides transportation for GM and will save by using trailers from one source, Xtra said.

November 13, 2003

News Briefs - Nov. 13

Arvin 'Optimistic' on Truck Production in 2004 • U.S. Trade Deficit Rises to $41.3 Billion • Import Prices Rise 0.1% in October • Allied Holdings Renews Delivery Contracts • And more...

November 13, 2003

Security Briefs - Nov. 6 - Nov. 12

TSA Seeks to Tighten Foreign Air Cargo Security • U.S. Warns al-Qaida Could Use Cargo Planes in Attack • Man Pleads Guilty to Shipping Self in Box • Canadian Trucking CEO Critical of U.S. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøland Security • And more...

November 12, 2003

News Briefs - Nov. 12

Neiman Marcus Names FedEx Exclusive Carrier • WSJ: Hours Rules to Increase Cost of Trucking • Stonepath Reports Net Income of $2.1 Million • Bush Names Two to STB • And more...

November 12, 2003

Better Economy, Hours Rules Seen Causing Driver Crunch

An improving economy, along with the pending federal changes in driver work hours, are creating new competition for drivers for a growing number of trucking firms, forcing some to raise compensation for the first time in years, according to trucking company officials and industry analysts.

November 12, 2003

Trucking Says New Hazmat Handling Rules Need Work

New rules on handling hazardous materials do not go far enough in setting needed uniform guidelines, but they do help in other areas, trucking industry officials said last week.

November 12, 2003

Letter to the Editor: Deciphering Placards

Click here to write a Letter to the Editor. literally sat in my chair and laughed after reading the story regarding potential changes to the current hazardous materials placards

November 12, 2003

Average Diesel Price Falls 0.5 Cent to $1.476

The Department of Energy said Monday the average retail price of diesel fuel in the United States declined 0.5 cent to $1.476 per gallon.

November 11, 2003

Bill Would Regulate Safety of Intermodal Chassis

Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-Colo.) has introduced an industry-backed bill designed to make sure that only roadworthy truck chassis are released by shipyards and railyards for truckers to haul in intermodal operations.

November 11, 2003