A procedural maneuver in the U.S. Senate that blocked passage a long-term extension of federal highway funding could shut down several Department of Transportation agencies, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, beginning Tuesday, Rep. James Oberstar (D-Minn.) said Friday.
February 26, 2010GovernmentBusinessSafetyTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous
CSA 2010 to Launch in July Despite ‘Snafus,’ Ferro Says
WASHINGTON — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator Anne Ferro said she is committed to launching the agency’s new truck safety rating system in July, although she expects there will be problems at the start.
March 1, 2010BusinessAutonomous
Small Vendors Aim to Replace IdleAire’s Truck-Stop Services
The demise of IdleAire, the largest U.S. truck-stop electrification vendor, leaves the door open for several smaller operators that hope to build their own businesses with a simpler product.
March 1, 2010BusinessGovernmentSafetyTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous
CSA 2010 to Launch in July Despite ‘Snafus,’ Ferro Says
WASHINGTON — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator Anne Ferro said she is committed to launching the agency’s new truck safety rating system in July, although she expects there will be problems at the start.
March 1, 2010BusinessGovernmentSafetyEquipment
More Fleets Turn to Outside Service Providers as a Way to Cut Equipment, Training Expenses
Over the past decade, a growing number of fleets have begun outsourcing more of their tire maintenance needs as a way to save on machinery, equipment and training costs.
March 1, 2010BusinessGovernmentFuel
Diesel Average Jumps 7.6¢ to $2.832 a Gallon
The average price of diesel around the nation jumped 7.6 cents a gallon to $2.832, as fuel reversed a five-week downward trend, the Department of Energy reported last week.
March 1, 2010BusinessEquipment
Velocity Appoints McAlpin President
Express package carrier Velocity Express, Westport, Conn., said it has appointed John McAlpin as president and chief operating officer.
February 26, 2010GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuelAutonomous
UPS Opens Calgary Truck, Air Hub
UPS Inc. said that it opened its C$30 million Calgary, Alberta, truck and air hub on Feb. 22, completing a consolidation project begun in June 2008.
February 26, 2010BusinessLogistics
Existing ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Sales Fall in January
Existing homes sales dropped 7.2% in January for the second straight month, the National Association of Realtors said Friday.
February 26, 2010BusinessGovernment
Consumer Confidence Drops in February
U.S. consumer confidence fell in February, according to the Reuters/University of Michigan monthly consumer sentiment index released Friday.
February 26, 2010