FedEx Corp. said it will boost rates at its FedEx Ground and home delivery services by an average 4.9%, beginning in January.
November 30, 2012Business
New Facility to Enhance Inspection Capabilities of Trucks Entering United States in California
Customs officials from the United States and Mexico said they will soon open a facility in Tijuana, Mexico, that will expand inspection capabilities for trucks entering the United States and combine export and import operations.
December 3, 2012BusinessTechnologyGovernment
Mack Truck Used to Deliver Christmas Tree to U.S. Capitol Lawn From Colorado Forest
The Christmas tree that will sit on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol arrived in Washington last week, towed by a Mack truck.
December 3, 2012Business
Governors May Request Fuel-Tax Hikes to Ease Severe Road-Funding Shortfalls
Four governors facing worsening transportation shortfalls are set to present funding plans to their state legislatures early next year, and at least two may call for higher fuel taxes.
December 3, 2012Business
Drivers Ask Appeals Court to Overturn Ruling Exempting Fleets From Calif. Law on Breaks
A trio of California-based Penske drivers has asked a federal appeals court to overturn a lower federal court ruling that exempts motor carriers from complying with the state’s meal- and rest-break law.
December 3, 2012BusinessFuel
Diesel Rises 5.8¢ to $4.034; Increase Is First in Six Weeks
The U.S. diesel average price rose 5.8 cents a gallon last week to $4.034, its first gain in six weeks, the U.S. Department of Energy reported.
December 3, 2012BusinessFuel
Congressmen See ‘Piecemeal’ Approach Boosting Trucking’s Natural Gas Use
ARLINGTON, Va. — Two congressmen said the most feasible way to pass legislation to boost trucking’s use of natural gas is a “piecemeal” approach, rather than comprehensive legislation.
November 30, 2012Special CoverageBusinessFuel
Environmental Concerns Should be Balanced in Expanded Use of Natural Gas, Official Says
ARLINGTON, Va. — The trucking industry should balance environmental considerations with growth in use of natural-gas engines, the head of an environmental group said.
November 30, 2012Special CoverageBusinessFuel
Higher Volumes Seen Boosting Development of Natural Gas Engines, Manufacturers Say
ARLINGTON, Va. — Executives from truck and engine makers said competition and higher production volumes will lead to cost reductions for natural gas trucks, which are more expensive than diesel models.
November 30, 2012Special CoverageBusinessFuel
Congressmen See ‘Piecemeal’ Approach Boosting Trucking’s Natural Gas Use
ARLINGTON, Va. — Two congressmen said the most feasible way to pass legislation to boost trucking’s use of natural gas is a “piecemeal” approach, rather than comprehensive legislation.
November 30, 2012