Surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico jumped 37% in March from a year ago, the highest gain on record, the Department of Transportation said.
June 1, 2010BusinessLogistics
James Hertwig Named CEO of Florida East Coast Railway
Florida East Coast Railway said that longtime trucking and transportation executive James Hertwig will become its chief executive officer, effective July 1.
June 1, 2010GovernmentBusiness
Ontario Report Recommends More Tolling
A new report by the Ontario government recommends that the legislature consider road tolling for trucks and cars to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fund mass transit infrastructure.
June 1, 2010Business
Rush Completes Lake City Acquisition
Rush Enterprises said it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Lake City Cos., owner of 11 International Truck dealerships.
June 1, 2010BusinessEquipment
ISM Factory Index Shows Continued Expansion
U.S. manufacturing activity showed expansion in May for the 10th straight consecutive month but slipped slightly from April, the Institute for Supply Management said Tuesday.
June 1, 2010Business
Construction Spending Grows in April
Construction spending rose 2.7% in April, the most since 2000, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
June 1, 2010BusinessFuel
E&MU: Hybrids Place Little Strain on Fleet Repair Resources
Hybrid engine technology is not yet ready for Class 8 over-the-road trucks, but it is making inroads in other heavy- and medium-duty applications and appears to be performing well, both on the road and in the shop.
June 1, 2010EditorialBusinessGovernmentAutonomous
Getting Ready for CSA 2010
Clearly, apprehension over the potential ramifications of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new truck safety ratings program is growing as we move closer to full implementation of the plan.
May 31, 2010Letters to the EditorBusinessGovernmentSafety
Letters: Setting Standards, Rail Pays Its Way, Where’s Rocky?, Brokers Controversy, More on Brokers
I agree with “Opinion” writer Paul Landry: There’s no question that safety is more important than money. As consumers, we need to do the same when it comes to setting priorities.
May 31, 2010Business
People in Trucking: FedEx Freight’s Moving Force Tries to Settle Into Retirement
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Douglas Duncan has spent a lifetime as the first guy in the office, the only guy working on a Saturday and the last guy to go home at night.
May 31, 2010