U.S. intermodal rail traffic in the United States fell 16.2% last week from the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said in its weekly report.
August 28, 2009Business, Safety, Government
Study Finds Anti-Idling Equipment Can Cut Idle Time Up to 78%
A new study by the American Transportation Research Institute found that anti-idling equipment can trim idling time by as much as 78%.
August 31, 2009Editorial, Business, Safety
The Real Story
When trucks and truck drivers are mentioned in the general media, they seem almost invariably to be put in a bad light.
August 31, 2009Business, Government, Safety
FMCSA May Test Proficiency Of Start-Up Motor Carriers
In its first major regulatory action under the Obama administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said last week it may for the first time require new trucking companies to pass a proficiency exam before being allowed to begin operations.
August 31, 2009Business, Safety, Government
July Truck Tonnage Falls 10.4%
American Trucking Associations tonnage index fell 10.4% in July from a year ago, the slowest rate of decline since February, offering another sign that the sick U.S. economy may be starting to heal.
August 31, 2009Business, Safety, Government
Con-way Driver Honored as NTDC Grand Champion
PITTSBURGH Like many other champion truck drivers, Dale Duncan first took the wheel in childhood, on a family farm in Indiana, where his father supplemented the family income by driving a truck.
August 31, 2009Business, Government, Safety
Cargo Thieves Seek Basic Items More Often
Cargo thefts have increased against over-the-road trucking firms during the recession, with criminals turning to basics such as food and paper products, as well as the traditional high-value loads, though no hard figures exist, American Trucking Associations said.
August 31, 2009Business, Safety, Government
Intermodal Traffic Drops for Week
Business, Safety
Truck Tonnage Decline Slows in July
U.S. truck tonnage fell 10.4% in July from the same month last year, the best year-to-year showing since February, American Trucking Associations said.
August 27, 2009Business, Safety
Volvos July North American Truck Deliveries Drop 46%
Volvo ABs North American truck deliveries fell 46% in July from a year ago, Bloomberg reported Thursday.
August 27, 2009Business, Fuel, Safety, Government
Two Truckload Carriers Install Software to Help With Routing, Fuel Purchasing
Truckload carriers C.R. England and Knight Transportation each recently announced they were investing in new software aimed at making its routing and fuel purchasing more efficient.
August 26, 2009