Diesel’s increase slowed Monday as it gained a half-cent to $3.127 a gallon, the highest price in more than 18 months, the Department of Energy reported.
May 10, 2010GovernmentBusinessSafetyAutonomous
Former DOT Chief Skinner Defends LaHood
CHICAGO — Former Transportation Secretary Samuel Skinner defended current Secretary Ray LaHood, telling tank truck executives here that recent pushes to promote rail and other modes of transportation at the expense of trucking were likely foisted upon him by the White House.
May 11, 2010BusinessAutonomous
Tornado Destroys Oklahoma Truck Stop
Tornados ripped through Oklahoma Monday, killing five, injuring 10 and destroying a Love’s Travel Stop near Oklahoma City, among other buildings.
May 11, 2010GovernmentBusiness
S.C. Trucking Assn. May Withdraw Support on Tort Reform
The South Carolina Trucking Association said it will withdraw support of a tort reform measure it championed if lawmakers do not kill amendments that the association said have weakened the bill.
May 11, 2010GovernmentBusinessSafetyAutonomous
S.C. Trucking Assn. May Withdraw Support on Tort Reform
The South Carolina Trucking Association said it will withdraw support of a tort reform measure it championed if lawmakers do not kill amendments that the association said have weakened the bill.
May 11, 2010Business
Wholesale Inventories Rise in March
Wholesale inventories rose 0.4% in March, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
May 11, 2010GovernmentBusinessSafety
More States Ban Texting While Driving
Vermont is poised to become the 26th state to ban texting while driving, following closely behind Wisconsin and Michigan.
May 11, 2010GovernmentBusiness
Study: States Lack Tools to Justify Transportation Spending
Only 13 states have performance goals and reviews in place to help taxpayers determine if transportation spending promotes such things as safety, mobility, and jobs and commerce, according to a new study being released Wednesday.
May 11, 2010Business
TransCore Launches Truckload Rate Exchange Program
TransCore has launched a rate exchange program that provides spot market rates from truckload intermediaries.
May 10, 2010Business
TravelCenters’ 1Q Loss Widens
Truck stop chain TravelCenters of America said Monday it lost $41.2 million, or $2.39 per share, in the first quarter, up from a loss of $18 million, or $1.08, a year ago.
May 10, 2010