Rail carload and intermodal freight both fell last week compared with a year ago, continuing a trend this year, the Association of American Railroads said Thursday.
May 17, 2007Business, Government, Safety, Logistics
Fleets Offer Expanded Storage Options
With demand for freight-hauling services relatively slack, some trucking companies are branching out beyond logistics to offer more warehousing services.
May 21, 2007Business, Government, Safety, Autonomous
House Limits Plan Granting Mexican Trucks Access
The House voted last week to impose more restrictions on the DOT’s plans to grant Mexican trucks access to U.S. highways, in a move aimed at significantly slowing a proposed pilot program.
May 21, 2007Business, Safety, Government
Citi Enters Fleet Financing Business
Citigroup Inc.’s commercial business unit said it is entering the transportation fleet financing business.
May 18, 2007Business, Safety
Rail, Intermodal Freight Decline
Business, Safety
Calif. Ramp Fix Ahead of Schedule
The freeway ramp to Interstate 880 that collapsed after an April 29 gasoline-tanker accident last month is expected to be rebuilt by Memorial Day next weekend, ahead of schedule, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
May 17, 2007Business, Safety, Government
House Delays Mexican-Trucks Plan
The House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to delay a Department of Transportation plan to allow Mexican trucks full access to U.S. highways, the Associated Press reported.
May 16, 2007Business, Safety, Autonomous
DHS Sets $11.6 Mln. for Highway Watch Program
The Department of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøland Security said Thursday it has issued an $11.6 million grant to the Highway Watch program it sponsors jointly with American Trucking Associations.
May 16, 2007Government, Business, Safety
Real ID Rule Would Hurt Trucking, ATA Says
May 16, 2007
Business, Safety
Driver Error Causes 75% of Tanker Rollovers, FMCSA Report Says
May 16, 2007
Business, Fuel, Government, Safety
Kitty Hawk Posts 1Q Loss
Air cargo transporter Kitty Hawk Inc. said it lost $11.6 million or 22 cents a share in the first quarter, compared with a loss of $8.7 million or 17 cents a year ago.
May 16, 2007