The Department of Transportation’s July freight transportation services index rose 3.8% from a year ago, DOT said Wednesday.
September 14, 2011Business, Logistics
Jacobson Expands In Asia
Third-party logistics operator Jacobson Cos. is expanding in Asia through the acquisition of G-Link Express Logistics assets, the company announced.
September 15, 2011Business, Logistics
Inspiron Logistics Launches Fleet Notification System
Inspiron Logistics announced it has launched a new notification system that enables fleet managers to alert trucks and personnel about current weather impacts, route closures and time sensitive information with in-cab voice or text alerts.
September 15, 2011Business
UPS Sets ‘My Choice’ Service to Boost Delivery Options
UPS Inc. said Wednesday it is launching a new service called “My Choice,” which aims to give consumers greater control over home delivery.
September 14, 2011Business
Inspections Continue for CVSA’s Brake Safety Week
This week is the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Week, during which enforcement agencies around the country will work to educate drivers and technicians about proper brake maintenance and conduct brake inspections.
September 14, 2011Business, Fuel
Ryder, Staples Adding 10 CNG Tractors
Ryder System and Staples Inc. will add 10 heavy duty compressed natural gas tractors to Ryder’s fleet serving the office-products retailer.
September 14, 2011Business
Business Inventories Rise 0.4% in July
Business inventories increased 0.4% in July, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
September 14, 2011Business
Retail Sales Unchanged in August
Retail sales were unchanged in August, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
September 14, 2011Business
Producer Price Index Unchanged
Prices paid to U.S. producers were unchanged in August, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
September 14, 2011Government, Business, Fuel
EPA Asks Court to Dismiss Navistar’s SCR Lawsuit
The Environmental Protection Agency has filed a motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit filed by Navistar Inc., rejecting the engine maker’s claims that the agency must test selective catalytic reduction technology engines with the SCR system turned off, running without diesel exhaust fluid, and running with water instead of diesel exhaust fluid.
September 13, 2011