U.S. automakers finished the year with strong December sales as the industry had its best year since 2008 with a 10% improvement over last year, Bloomberg reported.
January 5, 2012BusinessLogisticsEquipment
Heil Trailer Bought by Private Equity Firm
Private equity firm American Industrial Partners said it has purchased trailer manufacturer Heil Trailer International from Dover Corp. Terms were not disclosed.
January 5, 2012BusinessLogistics
MIQ Logistics Opens Facility in Eastern Pennsylvania
MIQ Logistics on Thursday announced the opening of a new logistics center in Tannersville, Pa., its eighth new facility in the past year.
January 5, 2012Business
Jobless Claims Fall for Week
Initial jobless claims decreased last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.
January 5, 2012BusinessGovernmentSafetyLogisticsAutonomous
U.S.-Canada Trade Agreement May Begin to Benefit Trucking This Year, Execs Say
Trucking executives said the industry could see some benefits of the recently announced U.S.-Canadian trade agreement as early as this year.
January 5, 2012BusinessLogistics
Schneider National to Open Intermodal Training Center
Schneider National said it will open a new training center for drivers in its intermodal unit as the carrier pursues expansion of truck/rail business by hiring 160 drivers.
January 5, 2012BusinessSafetyGovernmentAutonomous
Maryland Adds Shelter Spots in Snow
Maryland’s Department of Transportation, working with the Maryland Motor Truck Association, said it has created a pilot program for truckers to use commuter park-and-ride lots to park when snowfalls exceed 6 inches.
January 5, 2012Business
HOS Revision Presents Plethora of Enforcement Problems, Safety Officials Say
The U.S. government’s new hours-of-service rule for truck drivers presents a host of problems for those tasked with enforcing it, according to safety enforcement officials.
January 5, 2012BusinessFuel
Diesel Dips 0.8¢ to $3.783 in Sixth Decline
Diesel dipped 0.8 cent to $3.783 a gallon, its sixth straight decline, while gasoline had its biggest increase since October, the Department of Energy reported.
January 4, 2012Business
Factory Orders Rise in November
Factory orders increased 1.8% in November, the biggest gain in four months, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
January 4, 2012