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, 2007BusinessSafety
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, 2007BusinessSafetyGovernment
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, 2007BusinessSafetyAutonomous
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, 2007BusinessFuelGovernmentSafety
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, 2007BusinessSafety
Con-way Sets Driver Pay Package
Con-way Truckload said Tuesday it has instituted new driver pay structures and programs aimed at attracting qualified team drivers.
May 15, 2007GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuel
Bush Outlines Emissions-Reduction Plan
President Bush on Monday ordered U.S. government agencies to begin taking regulatory steps to curb vehicle emissions and urged Congress to enact legislation to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil.
May 14, 2007GovernmentBusinessSafety
Court OKs Allied’s Reorg. Plan
Auto carrier Allied Holdings said Saturday that a bankruptcy court has approved its reorganization plan.
May 14, 2007