The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits held last week near the lowest level in almost four months, a sign the labor market continues to strengthen.
March 20, 2014PerspectiveBusinessGovernmentSafetyAutonomous
Opinion: Mobile Is Critical for ELDs
After much anticipation, on March 13 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration released its proposal that interstate truck drivers be required to use electronic logging devices.
March 24, 2014GovernmentBusinessSafety
Wyoming DOT to Study 80 MPH Speed Limit
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is planning a study to determine which highways would be safe to raise the speed limit to 80 mph.
March 19, 2014BusinessSafety
Jobless Claims in US Fall to Lowest Level Since November
The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week to the lowest level since the end of November, a sign of further improvement in the labor market.
March 13, 2014Special CoverageTechnologyEquipmentSafety
Noregon Launches New Diagnostics Tool
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Noregon Systems announced it has launched a full-vehicle remote diagnostics tool.
March 12, 2014Special CoverageBusinessSafetyGovernment
Nussbaum to Use FlowBelow Wheel Covers for Entire Fleet
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Truckload carrier Nussbaum Transportation said it will retrofit its entire fleet with wheel covers from by FlowBelow Aero Inc.
March 10, 2014BusinessSafety
Intermodal Rail Traffic Rises in February
Intermodal rail volume for February rose 1.1% compared with the same time last year, the Association of American Railroads reported.
March 7, 2014BusinessSafetyGovernment
Economy Continues to Expand, Fed Says
The U.S. economy continued to expand from early January to late February, with reports on transportation services mixed as severe weather disrupted supply chains, the Federal Reserve said.
March 5, 2014GovernmentBusinessFuelSafety
Conn. Lawmakers Urged to Study Road Salt Alternatives
Connecticut truckers implored the state’s General Assembly to order the Department of Transportation to investigate side effects from the use of magnesium chloride to melt snow and ice on roads and to seek alternative treatments.
March 4, 2014