After nine months of wrangling over drayage truck data, Port of Los Angeles officials said they plan to soon ask six carriers who received subsidies for purchasing new cleaner-running trucks to refund a total of more than $1.5 million for trucks that did not make enough trips to the port last year.
June 6, 2011Business
Three-Day Roadcheck 2011 Gets Under Way
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance began its three-day Roadcheck 2011 event Tuesday, which will run through Thursday.
June 7, 2011Business, Technology
Brown Trucking to Use SkyBitz
SkyBitz said its GLS trailer tracking system has been selected by regional dedicated carrier Brown Trucking to enhance the truckload carrier’s asset management.
June 6, 2011Business
Volvo Offers LNG, Methane Gas Truck for Longhaul Fuel Savings in Europe
Truck maker Volvo AB, based in Sweden, said it has launched its first longhaul truck in Europe powered by up to 75% liquefied natural gas or methane gas.
June 6, 2011Business
Connecticut to Close State Rest Stops
Truckers traveling on Connecticut interstates are facing the loss of scarce parking spots due to planned state rest stop closings.
June 6, 2011Business, Logistics
DHL Buys Midwest LTL Carrier Standard Forwarding
DHL has acquired Standard Forwarding, a less-than-truckload carrier based in East Moline, Ill., the (Davenport, Iowa) Quad-City Times reported. Terms were not released.
June 6, 2011Business
Canadian Postal Strike Continues
Canada’s postal strike continued over the weekend, with workers in Montreal going out on strike Sunday night, which could affect the entire province of Quebec, the Canadian Press reported Monday.
June 6, 2011Business
East Coast Ports Set Grants to Purchase Newer Trucks
The clean-truck programs that began at West Coast ports are moving to the East Coast, as evidenced by grant awards this month to drayage truckers in the mid-Atlantic region who want to buy newer models.
June 6, 2011Business
Union, Vehicle Haulers Reach Tentative Deal on New Contract Covering 8,100 Truckers
The Teamsters union on June 1 announced a tentative contract agreement with vehicle hauling companies that employ an estimated 8,100 drivers, just hours after the previous contract expired.
June 6, 2011Business, Technology
Technology, Business Changes Altering System for Buying and Selling Transportation Services
New technology and a changing business environment are having a profound effect on the way transportation services are bought and sold.
June 6, 2011