A federal court ruling on the Port of Los Angeles’ clean trucks plan will not significantly affect a lower court ruling that temporarily halts the port from implementing most of the port’s concession requirements, according to American Trucking Associations.
February 25, 2010Business, Government, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous
Court Rejects Injunction in L.A. Port Plan
Business, Safety, Autonomous
Truck Tonnage Rises Again, Gaining 5.7% in January
U.S. truck tonnage rose 5.7% in January from the same month last year, the second straight year-over-year increase following more than a year of comparable declines, American Trucking Associations said.
February 25, 2010Business, Government
Durable Goods Orders Jump 3%
Durable goods orders jumped 3% in January, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
February 25, 2010Business, Government
Durable Goods Orders Jump 3%
Durable goods orders jumped 3% in January, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
February 25, 2010Business
Jobless Claims Increase for Week
Initial jobless claims grew by 22,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.
February 25, 2010Business, Safety, Government, Logistics
Mullen’s Fourth-Quarter Income Improves
Canadian transportation firm Mullen Group said its fourth-quarter profit grew 56.3% to C$11.1 million or 14 cents per share, from C$7.1 million, or 9 cents per share, a year ago.
February 25, 2010Business, Safety, Government, Autonomous
Opinion: ‘Spoliation of Evidence’ in Accident Litigation
For any trucking company that becomes the target of a personal injury action, “spoliation of evidence” may become a hidden danger that a defendant will need to avoid to be successful.
February 25, 2010Business
Snowstorm to hit New England, Mid-Atlantic Thursday Evening
A winter storm will bring snow, rain and strong winds to much of New England and the northern mid-Atlantic Thursday evening and Friday, AccuWeather.com reported.
February 25, 2010Business, Logistics
Expeditors’ 4Q Income Slips
Logistics firm Expeditors International of Washington’s fourth-quarter net income fell 11% to $69.1 million, or 32 cents a share, from $77.7 million, or 36 cents, a year ago.
February 24, 2010Business, Autonomous
Volvo Plans Gradual Boost in Truck Production
Volvo AB said Wednesday it is “gradually increasing production rates” as truck sales to emerging markets improve.
February 24, 2010