The national average price of regular gasoline fell by less than a penny over the past two weeks to $2.05 a gallon, according to the latest Lundberg Survey of filling stations released Sunday.
April 27, 2009Trucking Business News
Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.
Cargo Theft Still ‘On the Rise’
Cargo theft continues to be a problem for the freight transportation industry and could cause insurance premiums to increase, two experts said.
April 27, 2009Swine Flu Outbreak May Slow Cross-Border Resolution With Mexico
The international swine flu outbreak may complicate resolution of the cross-border trucking dispute with Mexico, Reuters reported Monday.
April 27, 2009Universal Truckload Services’ Income Drops
Universal Truckload Services said its net income plunged 95.8% to $100,000, or 1 cent per share, from $3.3 million, 21 cents, a year ago.
April 27, 2009Navistar Says Trucks Qualify for More CARB Vouchers
Navistar International Corp. said Monday that it has received total hybrid vehicle certification from the California Air Resources Board, becoming the first truck and bus manufacturer to do so.
April 27, 2009California Adopts Low-Carbon Fuel Standard
The California Air Resources Board has adopted a low-carbon fuel regulation that targets cutting greenhouse gas emissions from the state’s transportation fuels by 10% by the year 2020.
April 27, 2009Scania’s 1Q Profit Falls 93%
Swedish truck maker Scania AB’s first-quarter net income fell 93% on lower demand, the Associated Press reported Monday.
April 27, 2009GM to Cut 21,000 Factory Jobs, End Pontiac Brand
General Motors Corp. could be majority owned by the federal government under a restructuring plan that will cut 21,000 U.S. factory jobs by next year and phase out the company’s Pontiac line, the Associated Press reported Monday.
April 27, 2009Horizon Lines Loses $10 Million in 1Q
Ocean shipper Horizon Lines lost $10 million, or 33 cents a share, in the first quarter, compared with a profit of $700,000, or 7 cents a share, a year earlier.
April 27, 2009Letters: Rooftop Snow (Cont.), GVW Increase, Truck APUs
I agree with the letter writer’s arguments concerning the liability aspects of drivers on top of trailers unless proper fall safety equipment is used.
April 27, 2009Trending
Newsletter Signup
Subscribe to Transport Topics
